Arles

Explore the Réattu Museum

As the Fine Arts Museum of the city of Arles, the Réattu Museum will appeal to lovers of architecture and artworks. Built along the bend of the Grand Rhône, the Réattu Museum offers a unique view to contemplate. The museum houses a beautiful collection by painter Jacques Réattu, but also works by Vincent van Gogh, as well as various photography and sculpture exhibitions.

Discover the Camargue Natural Park

Created on September 25, 1970, the Camargue Natural Park is a site of European importance where one can discover nearly 276 species of birds. A natural space welcoming migratory birds, the park sees around 122,000 birds each year. Within the Camargue Natural Park, visitors can also discover the numerous pink flamingos, the Camargue salt flats, not to mention the Vaccarès pond, covering 13,117 hectares and classified as a protected area.

Visit the Ancient Theatre of Arles

Built under the reign of Emperor Augustus, the Ancient Theatre of Arles is among the earliest theatres of the Roman world. Classified as a historical monument since 1840, the Ancient Theatre of Arles draws visitors, though only two columns have survived out of the initial hundred, not to mention the splendor of the cavea ruins. Today, the theatre is open for visits and hosts numerous festivities during the summer.

Discover the Alyscamps district

Meaning Champs-Elysées in Provençal, the Alyscamps district is full of Gallo-Roman remains including Saint-Honorat Church and the Chapel of the Porcelets. The Alyscamps stroll is equally pleasant. The district has even been immortalized several times by painters Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin.

Marvel at the Van Gogh Space

This expansive quadrilateral, formerly the Hôtel-Dieu, will become one of your favorite places in Arles. You will especially enjoy its flowering gardens and its cultural space that hosts exhibitions and other events through the Vincent Van Gogh Foundation. The Van Gogh Space also welcomes students from Aix-Marseille University and hosts numerous exhibitions, particularly during the Rencontres de la Photographie held this year from July 4 to September 26.

Taste Gardianne de Taureau

While visiting Arles, don’t miss sampling the local specialties. Take advantage of the many restaurants in the historic center to savor the famous Gardianne de Taureau. Among other Arles culinary specialties are fougasse, the Arlesian soup, Camargue rice, and raïto sauce.

Visit Montmajour Abbey

On the outskirts of the city of Arles, Montmajour Abbey bears nearly eight centuries of history and Provençal architecture thanks to its monuments from various eras. Visitors appreciate the charms of Hermitage Saint-Pierre, the Chapel Sainte-Croix in a clover shape, the Pons de l’Orme tower from the 14th century, not forgetting the Saint-Maur Monastery, dating from the 18th century.

Discover the Arles Antique Departmental Museum

Founded in 1995, the Arles Antique Departmental Museum aims to bring together all of Arles’ archaeological collections. From Prehistory to late Antiquity, this museum holds a diverse and history-rich collection. At the heart of the museum, also discover the Hortus garden, Roman-inspired, which delights children. A perfect family outing.

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