Arles, A Roman City in Provence,
Roman Ruins in the South of France
Roman Ruins in the South of France
Arles offers many Roman
Ruin sites that are still used
as backdrops for events.
The 12,000 seat coliseum,
built in 90 AD, hosts bull
events and festivals
featuring the horsemanship
of the Camargue Guardians.
Ruin sites that are still used
as backdrops for events.
The 12,000 seat coliseum,
built in 90 AD, hosts bull
events and festivals
featuring the horsemanship
of the Camargue Guardians.
Arles was first inhabited in the 7 th
century BC as a Phoenician trading
center on the Rhone River, and shows
signs of Greek influence owing to
archaeological evidence and pottery
of Greek design. Arles later became a
Celtic-Ligurian town in the 3rd century
BC and then in the first century BC,
a Gallo-Roman city.
The Roman-era arena similar to
Rome's Coliseum is so well preserved
that it is still the major arena of the city
and is used for bullfighting and other
traditional festivals. The city center
also has the remnants of a large
Roman theater and a Roman
bathhouse.
century BC as a Phoenician trading
center on the Rhone River, and shows
signs of Greek influence owing to
archaeological evidence and pottery
of Greek design. Arles later became a
Celtic-Ligurian town in the 3rd century
BC and then in the first century BC,
a Gallo-Roman city.
The Roman-era arena similar to
Rome's Coliseum is so well preserved
that it is still the major arena of the city
and is used for bullfighting and other
traditional festivals. The city center
also has the remnants of a large
Roman theater and a Roman
bathhouse.
History
Arles became a major Roman
commercial outpost with the building
of a canal in 102 BC that ran parallel
to the Rhone and connected to the
sea. By the 4th century AD, Arles was
such a prosperous Roman city that it
was called a second Rome.
When Rome's power waned Arles's
prosperity ended as waves of Goth
invaders devastated the city. Arles
then languished until the empire of
Charlemagne settled the region and
Arles returned to prosperity,
becoming eventually the kingdom of
Arles.
commercial outpost with the building
of a canal in 102 BC that ran parallel
to the Rhone and connected to the
sea. By the 4th century AD, Arles was
such a prosperous Roman city that it
was called a second Rome.
When Rome's power waned Arles's
prosperity ended as waves of Goth
invaders devastated the city. Arles
then languished until the empire of
Charlemagne settled the region and
Arles returned to prosperity,
becoming eventually the kingdom of
Arles.
Arles has Market Day on Wednesday and celebrates
various festivals throughout the year most notably: a
March Carnival, the May first Festival des Gardians,
an April (Easter) bull event (La Feria Pascale:
Corridas). and a May Jazz festival. The May 1 bull
and horse spectacle celebrates the work of the
Guardians (Camargue cowboys). At this event the
women of Arles dress in costumes of the 17th century
and they elect a Queen of Arles who will reign for the
next year.
In June Les Fetes d'Arles celebrates with fireworks
and in the first two weeks of July, Arles celebrates
International Photography and the theater.
various festivals throughout the year most notably: a
March Carnival, the May first Festival des Gardians,
an April (Easter) bull event (La Feria Pascale:
Corridas). and a May Jazz festival. The May 1 bull
and horse spectacle celebrates the work of the
Guardians (Camargue cowboys). At this event the
women of Arles dress in costumes of the 17th century
and they elect a Queen of Arles who will reign for the
next year.
In June Les Fetes d'Arles celebrates with fireworks
and in the first two weeks of July, Arles celebrates
International Photography and the theater.
Arles Events and Festivals
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Biking, and the Culinary Vacation amidst the Roman Ruins
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Arles, Renting a house or vacation rental
apartment in Arles would be a good bet for
travelers that will not have a rental car.
Bus service from Arles covers all of Provence and
would put Aix, Marseilles, the Camargue, and
Avignon within reach. The city itself is spectacular
with major Roman Ruins everywhere.
apartment in Arles would be a good bet for
travelers that will not have a rental car.
Bus service from Arles covers all of Provence and
would put Aix, Marseilles, the Camargue, and
Avignon within reach. The city itself is spectacular
with major Roman Ruins everywhere.
In early September Arles celebrates a Rice Festival with Camargue horses and bulls running in the
streets and open barbecues cooking vats of Paella. The city again hosts bullfights in the Roman arena.
streets and open barbecues cooking vats of Paella. The city again hosts bullfights in the Roman arena.
Arles was once an important Roman City
in Provence. The first century coliseum is
still in use.
in Provence. The first century coliseum is
still in use.
Arles Roman Ruins in the city
make it a great place for Renting a
house or vacation rental
apartment. Bus service from Arles
covers all of Provence.
There are many areas for hiking
outside of the city including the
GR-6 trail which comes east from
Eygalieres and through Les Baux
and on to Tarascon, just north of
Arles
make it a great place for Renting a
house or vacation rental
apartment. Bus service from Arles
covers all of Provence.
There are many areas for hiking
outside of the city including the
GR-6 trail which comes east from
Eygalieres and through Les Baux
and on to Tarascon, just north of
Arles
Speed limits will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site
with its directions to various towns. Gassing up is similar to US with
credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations.
with its directions to various towns. Gassing up is similar to US with
credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations.
Information for those renting a vehicle in France
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Arles a Roman city in Eastern
Provence is designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site because of its
well- preserved Roman ruins.
Provence is designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site because of its
well- preserved Roman ruins.
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Biking and walking are popular in
Arles. Walking trails in the city are
marked with plaques.
Arles. Walking trails in the city are
marked with plaques.
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on the airfare. Two weeks of free parking offsets the cost of the hotel room and you do not need to arrange
for a limo from your home to the airport. Some of the hotels in the program offer Free, 24 hour shuttles to
the airport.
Most hotels offer two Weeks Free parking (link) with one night stay, some three weeks or a reasonable day
rate for extra days.
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