Located in the Provence, Arles is an important agricultural and industrial centre in France. It has a population of well over 56 000 that once included famous painters like Van Gogh and Gaugin. It came into prosperity during the Roman empire and has been an important town ever since.

Arles is still full of evidence of Roman times. Most famous is perhaps the old Arena, which is still in use, now for bull fights. You can see the tall blue obelisk in the Place de la République and remnants of an ancient temple at the corner of the Hôtel Pinus. A good place to check out the Roman heritage is the Musée de l'Arles Antique, where you will find an amazing collection of Roman Christian sarcophagi, plus a rich ensemble of sculptures, mosaics, and inscriptions from the Augustinian period to the 6th century A.D. Arles also has a rich artistic history. Vincent van Gogh lived here for over a year and painted 200 of his paintings here. Some of the buildings and squares he painted can still be seen around town.

For the not so culturally inclined Arles has a lot to offer as well. As Van Gogh already said, the nature around Arles is beautiful, and its a great area for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, rock climbing or cruising down the river Rhône. Just outside of Arles you will find the Camargue, a wide sandy plain where water and land constantly mix. The Camargue Regional National Park is a beautifull area full of flamingos, wild ducks and large herds of bulls and horses.

The rich history, the art, the many fine museums and the excellent restaurants, all make Arles well worth the visit.

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