Arles Hotels
Mini guide to Arles
Situated on the Rhône and known as the 'Soul of Provence', Arles has been
described as one of the most beautiful towns in all of France. Van Gogh painted
some of his most celebrated works in this Provençal town. Today it remains
a picturesque town with excellent restaurants and charming streets.
One of the many sights to see in Arles is the Musée de l'Arles Antique,
Presqu'île du Cirque Romain. It is home to one of the most famous collections
of Roman Christian sarcophagi as well as an edifying collection of sculptures,
mosaics and inscriptions.
If you walk away from the centre of town to the banks of the Rhone, you'll
come across Thermes de Constantín, 4th century Roman baths which have
been partially restored. The Théâtre Antique/Amphitheatre (les
Arénes) is one of Arles' most memorable sights, dating back to the 1st
century.
There is an abundance of charming restaurants in Arles to suit all tastes.
L'Oliver serves first class French cuisine. El Qunito Toro offers Spanish and
Portuguese food at reasonable prices.
If you feel like exploring the surrounding area, then head out to Les Olivades
Factory Store, 11kms out of Arles. It's worth the journey, as the store boasts
some unique art objects and fabrics inspired by the traditions of Provence.
By car to Arles, head south along D570 from Avignon. The best way to get to
Arles is by rail; trains leave from Paris' Gare de Lyon and arrive at Arles'
Gare SNCF, a short walk from the town centre. One high-speed direct TGV travels
from Paris to Arles each day, and trains also arrive from Avignon. Alternatively,
take a bus from Aix-en-Provence.
Selection of hotels in this region:
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