 | Arles Flights and Airline Tips | 1 - 10 of 10 |  |
Since we did not have a lot of time to spend in Arles, Wim suggested we take LE PETIT TRAIN D'ARLES to at least see what Arles had to offer. It is a large city, privileged with dozens of listed monuments, including World Heritage site - Les Arenes. I was impressed with Arles. Throughout the city there were many ruins probably dating from the Roman times, such as "Les Thermes de Constantin" or Constantine Bath dating from the 4th century AD. Most impressive is the Amphitheatre dating from 80 AD. Leave a Comment Theme: TrainPhone: 04 93 413109
|
Visiting Arles?
Read reviews about Arles Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
From Avignon you can get to Arles by frequent trains in less than 1/2 hour. Once there, there is a shuttle vehicle that circles the main sights (except the Ancient History Museum), but it is only a 10 minute walk from the train station into the center of town and most of the sights are within easy walking distance. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
|
 Map of Arles by Lady_Mystique
Most buses also arrive here at the adjacent Gare Routière (tel 04.90.49.38.01), though some, including all local buses, stop on the north side of Boulevard Georges-Clemenceau just east of rue Gambetta.
Rue Jean-Jaurès, with its continuation rue Hôtel-de-Ville, is the main axis of old Arles. At the southern end it meets Boulevard Georges-Clemenceau and Boulevard des Lices, with the Tourist Office directly opposite (April–Sept daily 9am–6.45pm; Oct–Nov Mon–Sat 9am–5.45pm, Sun 10.30am–2.30pm; Dec–March Mon–Sat 9am–4.45pm, Sun 10.30am–2.30pm; tel 04.90.18.41.20, www.tourisme.ville-arles.fr);
there's also an annexe in the gare SNCF (Mon–Sat 9am–1pm & 2–6pm).
You can rent bikes from Peugeot, 15 rue du Pont, or Europbike, at the newspaper kiosk on Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, and cars from Europcar (tel 04.90.93.23.24), Eurorent (tel 04.90.93.50.14) or Hertz (tel 04.90.96.75.23), all on Avenue Victor-Hugo. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
|
 | |  |
 Arles section of the Provence by davequ
Once you get there (if you didn't drive), try to rent some type of vehicle for cruising around.
I think the Provence is a great place to rent a car or motorcycle, as one of the joys of the Provence is to wander on old roads and highways to all the old Roman ruins, and through the great wine country of Cotes du Rhone & Chateauneuf du Pape. Leave a Comment
|
 Market in Arles by Lady_Mystique
head for Hexaworld,
on rue 4 Septembre, near place Voltaire. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
|
Visiting Arles?
Read reviews about Arles Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
It's really easy to get around using public transport. Buses or should I say luxurious motorcoaches are the norm and run even for 3 people! There are two places to catch a bus from in Arles : the main bus station which is located in the centre, on Boulevard de Lices or at the bus station opposite the train station.
We took a trip to St Remy en Provence about an hour away and to Saint Maries de la Mer about the same distance away. Fare for adults is about £5 return ($8). Seniors travel for the unbelievable price of 1Euro ($1) each way!!!!! 65p - that is a bargain. Be sure to ask for a discount - I just said "c'est moins cher pour les gens qui sont plus que soixante ans?" Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
|
The train station in Arles is 10 mins walk from the centre of town. Trains runs to Marseille, Nimes and Avignon amongst other places. Avignon only takes 15 minutes on a fast train. The slower train takes about an hour. Trains are pretty cheap - Avignon was only about £6 ($9) return. Ask for discounts if you are a senior. Leave a Comment
|
 Roman statue by Lady_Mystique
~What I particularly liked was the floor of ancient mosaics that one could see from a circular, encompassing walkway above the work. It was still being reassembled when I was there.
~The artifacts in the museum are truly amazing and very educational. It helps remind you that Arles existed long before Vincent Van Gogh came to live there. It shows a richness that was in its culture, and in the arts, before Van Gogh made this area famous. Leave a Comment Address: Presqu'ile du Cirque Romain 13637 ArlesPhone: 90.18.88.88Directions: At the edge of the town of Arles
|
| | |
 Arles Amphitheatre & Admission
Ticket by Lady_Mystique
~ Today the crowds come mainly for the bull-fighting. When not in use though, you can come and explore the labyrinth maze of corridors. As I walked through these dark coirridors I swear I felt and heard the people and animals that used to come through here. It's history felt so alive to me!
~ One of the most enjoyable aspects of this amphitheatre is that after you've climbed to the upper level you have a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape of Provence and the charming, terra-cotta-colored rooftops of Arles!
Open Mar - Dec. Check times. Leave a Comment Address: Rond-Point des Arenes, 13200 ArlesPhone: (04) 90.49.36.86Directions: In the centre of town.
|
| | |
 Saint-Trophime by Lady_Mystique
~ This Romanesque cathedral, built in the III C. and rebuilt in the XII and XIV C. is famous for its sculptures and its imposing facade depicting the Last Judgement.
~ If you are so inclined, or lucky in your timing, you might be able to catch a mass in progress. I found the hymns being sung very beautiful!
~ The Cloister has carved vaults, pillars, Roman capitals of the XII C. and the tombstone of Geoffrey Ist. Personally, I found the tapestries illustrating the various episodes of the life of King Barberousse absolutely gorgeous!! Leave a Comment Address: Place de la RepublicDirections: In the centre of Arles.
|
 | 1 |  |
|
Get cheap flights to Arles. Airports in the area include Nimes Garons (FNI). Check flights to Arles when you want to visit these nearby places: Fontvieille, Maussane, Saint-Martin-de-Crau, Saint-Gilles, Les Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue.
- Citotel Porte de Camargue
15 Rue Noguier, Arles - Balladins Superior Hotel Arles
1 chemin des moines, Arles - Hotel Particulier
Rue de la Monnaie, Arles - Le Regence Hotel Arles
5 Rue Marius Jouveau, Arles - PV-Holidays Residence Club Le Domaine de l'Estajan
Mas de Veran - Quartier Fourchon, Arles - Hotel le Rodin
20 Rue Auguste Rodin, Arles - Hotel Acacias - Arles
2 Rue de la Cavalerie, Arles - Hotel du Forum
10, place du Forum, Arles - Le Mas de la Chapelle Hotel
Petite Route de Tarascon, Arles - Hotel Maeva Les Villages du Soleil
Mas de Veran - Quartier Fourchon, Arles - Best Western Le Val Majour Hotel Fontvieille
22 Avenue D'Arles, Arles - Hotel Mas de Peint
Le Sambuc, Arles - Kyriad Arles
Rue des Fourches Quartier Fourchon, Arles - Ibis Arles
Rue Gerard Gadiot Centre Commercial Fourchon, Arles - Les Cabanettes Hotel Arles
Route Nationale 572 Quartier Saliers, Arles
|
