Arles, Provence Hiking and Biking In A City With A Touch of Ancient Rome in the
South of France
South of France
Arles in Eastern Provence is
designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Site because of its well-preserved Roman
ruins.
designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Site because of its well-preserved Roman
ruins.
Arles was first inhabited in
the 7 th century BC as a
Phoenician trading center on
the Rhone. Later a Greek
influence is indicated by
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 theatre and
a Roman bathhouse.
the 7 th century BC as a
Phoenician trading center on
the Rhone. Later a Greek
influence is indicated by
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 theatre 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.
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.
Arles, Provence hiking and biking in
the South of France amidst Roman ruins
While hiking around the city all streets seem to
converge on the ancient coliseum in the heart of
the old city
the South of France amidst Roman ruins
While hiking around the city all streets seem to
converge on the ancient coliseum in the heart of
the old city
You can bike in the city of Arles and visit the many Ancient
Roman Ruins. Arles is the gateway to the Camargue and can be
a base for hiking and biking in the hills outside of Arles or in the
flatlands of the Camargue.
While hiking and biking outside the city you will come upon
remains of the Roman aqueducts and Roman tombs
Roman Ruins. Arles is the gateway to the Camargue and can be
a base for hiking and biking in the hills outside of Arles or in the
flatlands of the Camargue.
While hiking and biking outside the city you will come upon
remains of the Roman aqueducts and Roman tombs
Arles, Hiking, Biking
in the South of France:
Roman Arles
in the South of France:
Roman Arles
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 based in
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.
or vacation rental
apartment in Arles would
be a good bet for travelers
that will not have a rental
car. Bus service based in
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.
Arles was once an
important Roman
City in Provence.
The Roman-built
coliseum is still used
for bull fighting
important Roman
City in Provence.
The Roman-built
coliseum is still used
for bull fighting
For day-hike, walking
tours around the city
of Arles follow the self
guided walking tour
provided by the tourist
department. Tiles and
easels mark the trail of
Van Gogh, (Van Gogh
created 200 paintings
in Arles during a
fourteen month stay in
1888-89)
There is a history trail
of the Roman period
and one of the
Medieval times
tours around the city
of Arles follow the self
guided walking tour
provided by the tourist
department. Tiles and
easels mark the trail of
Van Gogh, (Van Gogh
created 200 paintings
in Arles during a
fourteen month stay in
1888-89)
There is a history trail
of the Roman period
and one of the
Medieval times
Arles is located in a relatively flat
land surrounded by the Rhone River
which divides just north of Arles into
the Rhone and Petit Rhone. The
Grand Randonnee' trail GR 653
runs close to Arles at St Gilles, ten
miles to the west, on the west side of
the Petit Rhone.
In the Alpilles Mountains to the North
and east towards Fontvieille and
Les Baux, about 14 miles from
Arles, you find hiking trails along a
Roman aqueduct.
Hiking trails lead to the ruins of a
Roman grain mill near Chateau de
Barbegal in Fontvieille and to the
Daudet stone windmill.
land surrounded by the Rhone River
which divides just north of Arles into
the Rhone and Petit Rhone. The
Grand Randonnee' trail GR 653
runs close to Arles at St Gilles, ten
miles to the west, on the west side of
the Petit Rhone.
In the Alpilles Mountains to the North
and east towards Fontvieille and
Les Baux, about 14 miles from
Arles, you find hiking trails along a
Roman aqueduct.
Hiking trails lead to the ruins of a
Roman grain mill near Chateau de
Barbegal in Fontvieille and to the
Daudet stone windmill.
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While in Arles, follow the hiking and biking trails marked
on the Arles sidewalks. In Arles, Provence, the south of
France, you will see a city with a touch of ancient Rome.
All streets in Arles seem to converge on the ancient
coliseum in the heart of the old city
on the Arles sidewalks. In Arles, Provence, the south of
France, you will see a city with a touch of ancient Rome.
All streets in Arles seem to converge on the ancient
coliseum in the heart of the old city
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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night Lodging in Airport Hotels near your home city. (60 US cities and hundreds of others worldwide
The early shuttle from the hotel to the airline terminal will allow you to book an early flight and save money
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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Hiking trails beside the ruins of a
Roman aqueduct and grain mill near
Chateau de Barbegal
Roman aqueduct and grain mill near
Chateau de Barbegal