France invites tourists to visit its southern region that is the location of a truly paradise-like place – Arles. This charming city is situated in the delta of the Rhône River, not far from the main competitor of Arles – Marseilles. The beautiful city is suitable for tourism all year round. Arles has become internationally famous because of the Roman arena in the central part of the city. There are also several important landmarks of Roman and medieval periods.
It is not that simple to find interesting landmarks for tourists with children in a city famous for its antique sights and museums. Arles is a pleasant exception. In addition to excursions … Open
Antique landmarks of the Roman Empire period have made Arles internationally famous. The entire territory of the historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many tourists start … Open
Start your excursion in Arles from the central part of the city where tourists can see the beautiful and majestic amphitheater. The arena has enough space for up to twenty-five thousand people. Arles Amphitheater was built in 46 BC, so this attraction is the oldest “gift from the past” in the city. The arena still hosts numerous theatrical events, performances, Spanish corrida, and interesting theatrical fights.
Excursions to unique ancient landmarks are not the only activities available to tourists in Arles. The region is famous for its beautiful nature. There are several interesting nature … Open
In the western part of Arles, on the gorgeous Republic Square, tourists will find another beautiful local attraction – the Church of Saint Trophime. This is a truly fabulous example of Roman architectural style. The church’s portals are early Christian constructions with numerous decorations depicting scenes from the Bible. Inside the church, there are tapestries by artists who lived and worked in the 17th and 18th centuries. When sun rays shine through windows, it looks like the pictures become alive and start shining with the bright light.
The majority of popular shops in Arles are located in the city center. There are also several good shopping malls here. La Galerie - Géant Arles is one of the largest malls in the city. It … Open
For centuries, residents of Arles used baths which are also called thermae. Nowadays, tourists visit them to learn more about the Roman period in the history of the city, especially, about the period of Constantine. The thermae is situated in the northern part of the city. Do you want to take a bath here? Unfortunately, this is not possible, but tourists can walk in ancient corridors and explore the building. Constantine himself walked in these corridors when he was visiting baths to wash off the dirt left from bloody battles.
It is not that simple to find interesting landmarks for tourists with children in a city famous for its antique sights and museums. Arles is a pleasant exception. In addition to excursions … Open