On the program:
“A plant story?” Saturday June 7 at 4:30pm RDV: Accueil des Alyscamps, avenue des Alyscamps – 13200 Arles The Alyscamps necropolis is an ancient site that has been transformed throughout history. Is it possible to tell this story through plants rather than stones? Your guide will paint a portrait of the site’s emblematic species, and explain why they are here.
By Jean-François Di-Meglio, Guide-conférencier.
“The summer garden
Sunday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m.
RDV: Place de la république – 13200 Arles
Designed in the 19th century as a showcase for the recently excavated ancient theater, the summer garden also bears witness to the city’s history and urban development.
With its often exotic trees and mythologically inspired or commemorative statuary, it’s as much an invitation to rest as to escape.
By Alice Vallat, Tour Guide.
“Jardins de pierres, pierres de jardins” (Gardens of stones, stones of gardens)
Sunday June 8th at 4.30pm
RDV: Théâtre Antique reception – 1 rue du Cloître – 13200 Arles
From ancient times to the present day, gardens and stones have rubbed shoulders at Arles’ ancient theater, sometimes merging into a silent dialogue, imperceptible to mere mortals, but certainly not to divinities!
Let’s discover the links between garden plants and architectural elements over the centuries and the occupation of the ancient theater.
By Martin Brun, Tour Guide.
Tours free of charge, by telephone registration
