Location: Arles
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What to do and see in Arles, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
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1. Camargue Alpilles Safaris
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5.0 based on 132 reviews
From Arles, 4x4 circuit to discover the Camargue, circuit of 4 hours or all day. We will make you discover ponds and marshes, where live flamingos and many other birds. We will spend in different private areas, you will admire the bulls and Camargue horses proud representatives of this land of exception. We will walk along the edge of the nature reserve and we will be in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Camargue. We also organize 4x4 tours to discover the Alpilles: During 4 hours, in the middle of the nature, in the heart of the Regional Park of Alpilles, you will admire ancient vestiges, plantations of olive trees as far as the eye can see, magnificent vines ... In the circuit of 4:00, we will give you 1/2 hour free to visit the streets of the village of Les Baux de Provence All our tours are commented by our guides who will share their knowledge with you and make you enjoy the magnificent views for beautiful photos!
2. 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
3. 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).
4. Les Alyscamps
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4.0 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By PhilFGuildford - Leeds, United Kingdom
Upon arriving in Arles on a day trip from Avignon my immediate focus was on the Arénes d'Arles and Cryptoporticus. Les Alyscamps was just something to tick off on my list and inevitably proved to be the final attraction I visited. Ever since however the site has dominated my reflections on the place. Once among the most famous necropolises in the world, the location is now nothing more than a slightly dusty tree-lined walkway with faded sarcophaguses either side culminating in an empty church. For some, such as the couple who entered just before me and were headed for the exit while I was still reading the information board at the beginning, Les Alyscamps can be seen in about 10 minutes. However anyone that chooses to take their time will find it wholly rewarding. A worthwhile stop off is the old chapel to the left hand side of the site. Many old inscriptions within can still be made out. Also of note is an image showing Vincent Van Gogh’s autumnal 1888 painting of the location; the impact of his stay in Arles can be seen all over the city. The highlight however has to be the church of St. Honoratus at the end of the walkway. The building is empty save for a limited number of stone objects. The concrete walls are bare yet remain in excellent condition and the stain glass windows are perfectly intact. Ultimately with the coos of the resident pigeons creating a haunting echo it becomes rather creepy if you are inside on your own as I was. I had to summon a bit of courage to pass through the short tunnel below. Never before have I encountered a church that is simultaneously so intact from a structural perspective, yet so bare. There are inscriptions in some parts and staring up into a dome-shaped section of the roof one can see faded colours from artwork that once adorned the upper brick section. Overall a visit to Les Alyscamps is all about taking things in gradually and letting your imagination create images of how it may have appeared several centuries ago. The location is a little bit out of the city centre but can be reached on foot; there is a pleasant stretch of water leading to the entrance and nearby I found an abandoned railway line including a tunnel that has been barred to prevent public access. All in all it is a fascinating area. As of April 2019 when I stopped by the attraction was included in the city’s tourist pass that incorporates many other marvellous places such as the Cloitre St-Trophime. I purchased mine at the Arénes d'Arles; they can be obtained at several other points. Suffice to say that this renders the entrance fee extremely affordable.
5. Chateau d'Estoublon
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4.0 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By RomniCain
Olive oil that has great taste. The shop is beautiful and so is the chapel. I really enjoyed walking around the property. I can't wait to go back and visit this beautiful property again!
6. Aqueduc Romain de Barbegal
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