Location: Arles
Top Things to do in Arles
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Arles, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Arles
1. Abbaye de Montmajour
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4.5 based on 613 reviews
This exceptional architectural ensemble was built in the Middle Ages on the island of Mont Majour. The Abbey incorporates a pre-Roman edifice from the 10th century, an abbey church and a 12th century Roman cloister built by Benedictine monks. Montmajour was extended in the 18th century with the second, monumental Saint-Maur monastery to the west. Open: > 1st April to 30th June: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. > 1st July to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. (everyday). > 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed: > Mondays from 1st October to 31st March. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
2. Le Sentier des Moulins d'Alphonse Daudet
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4.5 based on 123 reviews
Le sentier des moulins est une balade familiale d'environ une heure qui passe devant les moulins d'Alphonse Daudet et le Château de Montauban. Libre d'accès toute l'année sauf conditions météorologiques exceptionnelles (accès aux massifs forestiers).
3. Place du Forum
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4.0 based on 386 reviews
This intimate town square was once the heart of the city in ancient Roman times.
Reviewed By 827maryannf
My husband and I were visiting Arles during a river cruise of the French Rivera. We were fortunate to have had an English-speaking local tour guide who provided us with the history of Arles and an opportunity to visit and photograph the area. According to available literature, "Forum Square (Place du Forum) in Arles, France was made depicted in a famous painting of a bright yellow cafe done by Vincent Van Gogh. The square was originally the site of a Roman Forum that marked the center of political and social life in Arles. "Now Place du Forum is filled with lively restaurant terraces under the shade of plane trees, and takes on extra meaning because Vincent van Gogh set his easel in northeast corner of the square to paint Cafe Terrace at Night in 1888. Come in the morning when the tables are empty to spend a moment with the statue of Frederic Mistral, the Nobel Prize winning author who lived and worked close to Arles." This was a wonderful experience with amazing photographic opportunities. Don't miss this leisurely walk.
4. Place de la Republique
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4.0 based on 554 reviews
Reviewed By 827maryannf
My husband and I were visiting Arles during a river cruise of the French Rivera. Arles was one of our shore excursions and an overnight stop. We were fortunate to have had an English-speaking local tour guide to provide us with a history of the area and also to provide us with an opportunity to visit the landmarks and attractions. The Place de la Republique is a must see, to enjoy and to photograph. According to available literature, "This historic central square in the heart of Arles, France is called Place de la Republique (Republic Square)...It is the city center of Arles, the heart of the city. A well-known square symbolized by its 4th century Roman obelisk erected in front of the town hall with a magnificent fountain. It was found in the 1300s and erected here on a plinth in the 17th century. The stone for the obelisk has traveled a long way when you consider the time it was erected and that it measures more than 15 meters. It is made of a specific type of granite found in Asia Minor and most likely Ancient Troy. Lots of history here! Don't miss visiting this fantastic piece of history!
5. Pont Van-Gogh (Pont de Langlois)
6. Jardin d'Ete
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4.0 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Rowie47 - Perth, Australia
Nice gardens in the centre of Arles with lovely shady trees, perfect to take time out and relax on a hot day. They back onto the Roman Amphitheatre and you can see some of the stone walls at the back of the gardens
7. Aqueduc Romain de Barbegal
8. Van Gogh Walk
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4.0 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By Razorfish - Little Rock, United States
My wife and I visited Arles this past March. It was interesting to see the sites where Van Gogh painted many of his masterpieces. We walked to the Rhône River site of Starry Night, the hospital, the cafe, the arena and toward Alyscamps. For a Van Gogh lover seeing these sites was special.
9. Hotel de Ville
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4.0 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Hotel de Ville is a lovely building. It was originally built in the 16th century and has undergone some rebuilding since. It is located in a central area, the Place de la Republique, the centre of Arles. We were running short of time so did not get to inspect the building as thoroughly as we would have liked. Absolutely worth a visit.
10. Luma Arles
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4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By IntrepidHector - Lolland, Denmark
We arrived in Arles at the end of a 7-night river cruise from Lyon to Arles. Fortunately we were up early as we sailed into the town and glimpsed the magnificent new Frank Gehry building glimmering in the early-morning sun - a silver tower on the horizon. We then visited the site during our 3-day stay. So exciting. The building itself will be completed next year, but the former railway shed site is already substantially converted and buzzing with activity - cafés, exhibition spaces, an outdoor theatre etc. The development is almost guaranteed to do for Arles what the Guggenheim did for Bilbao. The brilliant Frank Gehry does it again!
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