Arles is a paradise with an exciting destiny, against the pristine beauty of which the Roman generals Julius Caesar and Constantine the Great could not stand the colony, nor much later the French painters Van Gogh and Gauguin, who left indelible marks in the guise and history of the city.
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How to get there
Since France is conscientiously entangled by railways , it's easy to get to Arles by train from Avignon, which is only 20 minutes from Nimes in 25 minutes, from Marseille, which is a little further, in 45 minutes, and from Montpellier in an hour. You will arrive at the Central Railway Station, about 1 km north of the Cathedral. After that, on any of the 6 bus routes, get to the necessary sights
If you prefer to travel by car, training to photograph on the move, the A53 Nîmes-Arles-Salon-de-Provence motorway connecting the A7 and A9 runs will lead you straight to the Roman-French city with a rich history and luxurious nature.
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Ski ki to visit museums
In Arles there is a flexible system of discounts for visiting museums and monuments. Passeport AVANTAGE, ticket for 13.50 EUR, valid for all museums and monuments throughout the year, Passeport Arelate for 9 EUR entitles you to visit the amphitheater, theater, thermae, cryptoporticus, the museum of antique Arles in August, and Passeport Liberte for 9 euros - for 4 monuments and one museum to choose from.
Kitchen and dining
When, finally, the hands get tired of clicking the shutter of the camera, you can make a break in one of the most pleasant and popular tourist place to own and sobstvennoyazychno ensure incredible gustatory charm cuisine Arles . Cafe Margaux, that close the church of St. Vincent . (1 rue P . - Revoil), happy to show you the entire palette of gastronomic cuisine hospitable hosts, who own the good food . Besides the interior, executed in the style of a medieval hall, framed by heavy oak ball Kami and decorated old instruments, quality of service, there is interest in the menu: buaybes (the famous Provencal fish soup, which is prepared for several days), ratatouille, local wine . The prices are quite high, but the banquet promises to be a truly royal .
For this, it's best to go to La Charcuterie. This wonderful "sausage" (51 rue des Arenes) is ready to satisfy any "sausage" curiosity. For the snack - pork legs, bull tails and other meat pranks
Arles and Van Gogh
Arles is a city that the great artist Van Gogh has shined with his genius, however, at the end of the master's life this radiance began to fade and grow dim, but despite this unique aura, the leisurely pace of the city life, narrow streets, smelling of history, rosemary and fresh baking, all this causes an acute desire to get an easel, a palette and start writing this world on canvas.
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Entertainment, tours and attractions in Arles picturesque
chamber Arles (Arles) is nestled on the banks of the Rhone . His glorious ancient history, leading from the start 800 years BC . . e, survived the era of the Ligurian, Phoenician and Roman rule left a rich architectural heritage: the ancient amphitheater at the 20 thousand . end of the I century viewers n e . ., built Flavius, Ancient Roman theater of the epoch of Octavian Augustus (approx. about 30-15 BCE . . e), on the excavation of which was found the famous "Venus of Arles" (found in the collection of the Louvre), the early Christian church, part of the city wall, the Baths of Constantine I of . In 1981 all ancient monuments Arelate have been ranked as World heritage sites by UNESCO .
Cathedral of the 12th century, named in honor of the Apostle of the seventy, and the first bishop Arelate St. Trophime (Saint Trophime), known stone filigree portal and an elegant cloister with carved colonnade 12 and 14 centuries. The Renaissance epoch took care of the uniformity of the city's facades: classical in the manner of the Italian palazzo storey division, sculptural friezes and pilasters framed by windows. Classicism century gave the city City Hall - Hotel de ville (1675), which was built and decorated according to the canons of Versailles
But weighty historical heritage does not inhibit the modern life of Arles, on the contrary, it is dynamic and full of creative energy: in the ancient amphitheater are performances. circus performances and bullfights, the city holds many festivals, including the Festival of rice and horses (October), and gastronomic fairs and welcomes guests with a cozy family hotel (it is better to book in advance), bars and cafes that are on all night are animated, full of laughter and friendly conversations of regulars
Amphitheater
We begin the photohunting from the city center, where the famous Roman Amphitheater (Amphitheater) is located 200 meters from the Cathedral. . It appeared a long time ago, already in 46 year before .e ., therefore deservedly it is not only the largest, but also the most ancient architectural monument of Arles, than its inhabitants are extremely proud of. . Classic Roman traditions permeate every ledge, column, staircase of this monumental building, at one time gathered up to 25 thousands of spectators within their walls . True, for all of its existence, the Coliseum arena was used not only as a stage for performances and bloody gladiatorial fights . In the Middle Ages the Frenchmen ingeniously converted the Amphitheater into a fortress .
Antique Theater
No less luscious and valuable pictures can be taken within the walls of the Ancient Theater . Why it is enough to move 100 m to the southeast of the Amphitheater . The theater has remained somewhat worse, but the value of the huge, polished time stone blocks are not detracted from this . The example of the building demonstrates a typical method of building theaters of that time, each of which was divided into three parts: places for spectators, a stage and some kind of "behind the scenes" . Walking along the booming, dilapidated labyrinth of steps, arches , arches emitting magnes the degree of which can be increased by occupying a place in the ancient spectator room during the next city event or a film festival with a festive display of Arlya . The entrance to the territory of the Amphitheater and the Ancient Theater can be carried out in November and February from 10 . 00 to 17 . 00, in March-April, October from 9 . 00 to 18 . 00, in May-September from 9 . 00 to 19 . 00 . Ticket price: 6 . 50 EUR .
Church of St. Trofim
After making a control photo shoot, turn to the west and after 100 meters we render on the Republic Square, in the center of which stands the Church of St Trophime, the Roman Catholic cathedral, a vivid example of Romanesque architecture and sculpture . In the colorful drawings of the portals of the temple, early Christian motifs flow, biblical subjects unfold before your eyes, finding response in expressive modeling, gypsum binding, intricate pilasters and palmettes . The walls of the Cathedral are decorated with canvases and tapestries by famous artists of the 17th and 18th centuries who acquire a special fairytale glow under direct sunlight, In the intricate ornaments of window stained-glass windows . You can visit the church in November-February from 10 . 00 to 17 . 00, in March-April, October from 9 . 00 to 18 . 00, in May - September from 9 . 0 to 19 . 00 for 3 . 50 EUR .
| @ View of the Church of St. Trofim |
| Church of St. Trofim |
| Panorama of the city of Arles |
Monmazhur Abbey
A trip to the Abbaye Abbeye Notre Dame de Montmajour, nestled close to Arles in cypress groves, is an oasis baia page in your photo album . The cozy streets of the Benedictine abbey with the luscious greenery of the well-groomed gardens, filled only with the singing of birds, the graceful silence of the chapel, the gray, warm high walls of the church - even the frames made with the help of the ordinary soap opera will trickle with the scent of lavender and sweet tranquility . You can get by bus number 59, 29 from the station (Arles-Saint-Remy route) . The abbey doors are open in April-June from 9 . 30 to 18 . 00, in July-September from 10 . 00 to 18 . 30, in October - March from 10 . 00 to 17 . 00 (yen na .) Stoi ticket: 7 . 50 EUR .
Konstantin's Thems
You can touch Roman history in the Baths of Constantine, located in the northern part of Arles. The ablution will not be possible, but wander through the ancient corridors, by which the emperor Constantine swiftly walked to the fragrant, sweet-bathing baths after another hot battle, to wash the body of the blood of enemies who encroached on the Roman Empire from the body. The terms work: November - February 10.00-12.00, 14.00-17.00, March-April, October 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00, May-September 9.00-12.00, 14.00-19.00. Cost: 3 EUR.
Le Baux-de-Provence
Another nice town, worthy forotnimaniya, is Le Baux-de-Provence, crowned with a medieval castle. Entrance to the territory costs 8 EUR. The castle operates in the spring from 9.00 to 19.15, in the summer from 9.00 to 20.15, in the autumn from 9.30 to 18.00, in the winter from 10.00 to 17.00. It must be said, the tourists have long been chosen by one of France's most beautiful villages, where various shows are organized from April to September, all weekends, holidays and vacations.
where you can get acquainted with the technology and device of siege weapons, which are demonstrated in action at 11.00, 13.30, 15.30, and in July-August at 18.30. From 10.00 to 18.00 you can shoot from the bow, and at 12.00, 14.30 and 16.30 to witness medieval duels. On the abandoned quarries show light and music show, the main story of which - images of paintings by Van Gogh, demonstrated from April to September from 10.00 to 19.00, from October to March from 10.00 to 18.00. The ticket price is 8.50 EUR, 13.50 EUR together with the lock. You can reach this magical place by the same bus number 59.
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| Arles Baths of Constantine |
| Natural park Camargue |
Aliskan Great shots promises you Aliskan area (Alyscamps) - places that inspired artists, writers and poets of different eras . ancient necropolis with medieval monumental churches and piercingly austere chapels has a special captivating energy, by which the doors to the world of creativity and imagination are opened easily, for good reason, it was once the most famous necropolis of the ancient world and, according to some literature, it was he mentioned in his poem "Orlando Furioso" Ludovico Ariosto in "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri . The session of creative enlightenment is available from November to February 10 . 00-12 . 00, 14 . 00-17 . 00, from March to April, in October 9 . 00-12 . 00, 14 . 00-18 . 00, from May to September 9 . 00-19 . 00 for 3 . 50 EUR .
Camargue Park
Amazing animals and birds can be photographed on film in the Region the National Park of Camargue. It is stunning in its beauty area, where among magnificent vegetation swagger graceful flamingos in the clear waters, clearing his throat importantly, make your daily promenade mallards, in the fields of large herds of bulls and horses graze. You can devote a couple of hours walking the walk, horseback ride or a more detailed study of rocks and river shores
Arles Antique Museum Another interesting place - Ancient Arles Museum (Musee departemental Arles antique), which houses a unique collection of Roman Christian sarcophagi and sculptures, mosaics and inscriptions from the Augustinian period to the 6th century AD. e. Address: Av 1ere Division France Libre. Opening hours: 10.00-18.00, going. - Tues. Ticket price: 6 EUR. Photo of Arlya (14)