{"id":242402,"date":"2022-11-20T14:29:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T14:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destination-camargue.fr\/?page_id=242402"},"modified":"2024-11-12T16:37:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T16:37:53","slug":"arles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/destination-camargue.fr\/en\/life-size-provence\/arles\/","title":{"rendered":"Arles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Amazing moments in Arles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The legacy of history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not only a former metropolis of the Roman Gaul, the city also carries the remains of a radiant Christian past. From the arena to the ancient theater, Arles unveils its architectural treasures protected by the UNESCO World Heritage Site label: the Saint Trophisme primate church, the Montmajour abbey, the antique theater, the baths of Constantine, the Alyscamps necropolis, the Roman circus…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among those sites, visiting the arena is a must. It\u2019s an amphitheater modeled on the Colosseum of Rome with room for up to 20,000 people. Even today, the arena comes to life with a cheering public attending the ferias, concerts or shows at the heart of this historic monument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Roman times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A visit to the Mus\u00e9e d\u00e9partemental Arles antique<\/em> allows to better understand the growth of the Roman city: a captivating and educational scenography with 1,800 objects reveals the secrets of the millennial city, including a 31-meter Gallo-Roman barge (boat) and the famous bust of Julius Caesar, both discovered in the River Rh\u00f4ne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel back in time by booking a guided and animated tour for the whole family at different historical sites. Become an adventurer of time by attending the fights of the gladiators or even trying it out yourself (age 13+).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A rich and lively culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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At the bend of an alley bathed in sun you may cross the Reine d\u2019Arles<\/em> on her Camargue horse. For over a century, the inhabitants of Arles have elected their queen every 3 years during the F\u00eate des gardians<\/em> and enthroned her during the very popular Bal de la Reine<\/em>. Every young queen reigns over the Pays d’Arles<\/em> and defends its history, its traditions and its language, the proven\u00e7al<\/em>, so dear to Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Mistral. He was a poet, Nobel Prize winner in literature and great defender of Proven\u00e7al culture founded the Museon Arlaten at the end of the 19th century. A jewel of Proven\u00e7al culture, it houses nearly 40,000 collector\u2019s items showcasing the life of people of Provence and their traditions which are still very much alive today. The F\u00eate des gardians<\/em>, the rice ferias in September and Easter, the Pegoulado<\/em> and the costume festival mark the different seasons of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Camargue Museum for nature lovers<\/h4>\n\n
12 km South of Arles, the Camargue Museum offers a journey through space and time. Historical pieces, interactive installations, sound, videos and contemporary artworks invite visitors of all ages to learn about the past, discover the present and imagine the future. Located in an old sheep barn, the museum is managed by the Regional Natural Park, which fully meets its vocation to protect and sustain the natural, cultural and human heritage of the Camargue.
\r\nOutside the Museum, a great piece by the artist Tadashi Kawamata catches the visitor\u2019s eye: a wooden observatory inspired by Noah\u2019s ark that visitors are invited to climb to better understand the water issues in the Rh\u00f4ne Delta.<\/div> \n\n \n\n <\/div><\/div><\/div> \n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div> \n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Arles inspires artists<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Far from having sat back on its prestigious past, the city has always attracted many artists. Arles, the Crau, the Alpilles and the Camargue are an inexhaustible source of inspiration: Van Gogh, Picasso, Cocteau, the photographer Lucien Clergue \u2013 founder of the Rencontres d’Arles<\/em> \u2013 or Christian Lacroix\u2026  they all loved this city and contemporary artists continue to do so as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vincent Van Gogh<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Seduced by its light and colors, Vincent Van Gogh lived in Arles for 15 months where he made about 300 drawings and paintings. Following the marked path \u201cIn the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh\u201d you will discover the locations where the artist had placed his easel. At the L\u00e9autaud de Donines house, the Vincent van Gogh Foundation showcases his work and undeniable influence in contemporary art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mus\u00e9e R\u00e9attu<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Housed in the former Grand Priory of the Order of Malta, the Mus\u00e9e Reattu pays tribute to the fine arts. Built in the bend of the Grand Rh\u00f4ne, the imposing construction is the setting of collections celebrating modern and contemporary art: paintings, sculptures, photographs, sound art. In 1971, two years before his death, Picasso sealed his attachment to Arles by offering the museum a carefully selected set of fifty-seven paintings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luma Arles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Designed by the art collector and sponsor Maja Hoffmann, Luma Arles stretches over an 11-hectare park close to the historical center. In the sculptural tower of 56 meters height designed by the architect Frank Gehry, one can see walls of crystallized salts. A fascinating way to promote this emblematic resource of the Camargue. Since its opening, the Luma Arles tower has been a true beacon of contemporary art with a program able to compete with important international foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lee Ufan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Close to the arena, another foundation makes the news. The Korean artist Lee Ufan and  master of minimalism, seduced by Arles after having exhibited there in 2013, decided to open an exhibition center in the former Vernon townhouse. The artist presents his works and supports artistic initiatives which further enrich the cultural offer of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover and enjoy Arles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Festivals : 5 arts all over the town<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Photography and visual arts, music, dance, theater, history… many events punctuate the year, especially the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les Rencontres d’Arles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Photography Festival <\/span>– July to september<\/strong>
Present in all parts of the city throughout the summer, the festival is the meeting place for photo enthusiasts and a witness of contemporary creation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city also hosts the Ecole nationale sup\u00e9rieure de la photographie<\/em> (ENSP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festival les Suds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

World music festival – July
<\/strong>Every summer, for 7 days and 6 nights, from 10 o\u2019clock in the morning to 4 o\u2019clock at night, the event welcomes more than 50,000 festival-goers and hosts more than 80 concerts and musical meetings. The happening unfolds beyond the city, spreading in the Camargue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FlamencA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Flamenco festival – August<\/strong>
Dance, music, singing, photography, poetry\u2026 this festival explores female flamenco in all forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice Festival<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

September
<\/strong>Every late summer, while the harvest is in full swing, Arles celebrates the rice production – a cereal which is at the heart of a strong economic activity. Neighborhood and town associations in Arles make colorful floats for the occasion, inspired by rice-growing, traditions and local life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ecotourism – Listening to the river<\/h2>\n \n

Sonor bike trail from Arles to Mas Thibert<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take the ViaRh\u00f4na and follow a 22 km discovery route including 12 sound stages. This stroll along the river invites you to discover the Rh\u00f4ne from a historical, sensorial, artistic and scientific angle\u2026 A soft and unusual way to explore the Camargue! Prepare your trip here.<\/p>\n<\/div> \n\n

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Arelate, Roman Days of Arles<\/h2>\n\n
Following in the footsteps of the Romans, the city makes a 2,000-year leap in the past, when it was still a provincial capital of ancient Rome: theatrical visits, street shows, re-enactments of Roman taverns, gladiator fights, legionary maneuvers and chariot races. Every evening, in the ancient theater, the Peplum Film Festival immerses festival-goers in the millennial history of Arles.<\/div> \n\n
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Did you know that\u2026 ? <\/h2>\n \n

With 759 km\u00b2, the district of Arles is the largest Commune <\/em>in Metropolitan France. The countryside of Arles encompasses 11 hamlets which showcase the different faces of the Camargue. From the Middle Ages, this land was shaped by the military and religious orders of the Hospitallers and the Templars, later of the Order of Malta.<\/p>\n

Some commanderies are still present in the Camargue landscape. Transformed into Mas <\/em>(farmhouses) and manades<\/em>, some of them invite you to live to the rhythm of the gardians<\/em>, for a day or a longer stay.<\/p>\n<\/div> \n\n \n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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