Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 5
53 mi
City Where Van Gogh Lived
Arles is a city with an exciting fate: these places were conquered by the Roman Emperors Julius Caesar and Constantine the Great, and French artists Gauguin and Van Gogh lived here. The secluded and quiet Arles drowned entirely in Provence culture. Arl's a small town, you can only walk in it. The city centre of Arles, which combines Roman heritage with narrow streets built with 18th century houses, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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1.1 mi
10 min
09:001 hr
PAUL
Enjoy the atmosphere of this wonderful city once again in the cozy Paul Cafe over a cup of morning coffee.
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20.8 mi
40 min
10:4545 min
Arles Arena
Al has the same historical significance as Nim. In the Middle Ages, its amphitheatre was completely built up with houses. Thanks to Prosper Merima, it was possible to restore it to its original form.
In addition, not far from the old town, the ruins of the baths and the circus, almost half freed from the ground, have survived.
In addition, not far from the old town, the ruins of the baths and the circus, almost half freed from the ground, have survived.
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1.4 mi
10 min
11:451 hr
Museum of ancient Arles and Provence
The newly established Arles Museum of Antiquity presents magnificent archaeological finds, including a collection of early Christian sarcophagi.
The exhibits were collected at various cemeteries in the city, primarily at Alican cemetery. A lot of people used to pay money to be buried in this ancient necropolis.
The exhibits were collected at various cemeteries in the city, primarily at Alican cemetery. A lot of people used to pay money to be buried in this ancient necropolis.
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1.5 mi
15 min
13:001 hr 30 min
Le Bar à Thym
Here the culinary philosophy of Jean-Luc Rabanel, "One Taste One Emotion", comes to life.
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11.6 mi
30 min
15:301 hr 30 min
Château des Baux-de-Provence
On the rock in the Alpine mountains you can see the ruins of Le Beau castle. Once belonged to a big feudal who invited the troubadours to his court.
There are always a lot of tourists here, so it is recommended to visit the castle early in the morning or evening.
There are always a lot of tourists here, so it is recommended to visit the castle early in the morning or evening.
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11.8 mi
40 min
17:4545 min
Saint-Trophime Primatial Catholic Church
The portal of the Church of Saint-Trophime resembles a Roman triumphal arch. Like the portal of the Church of Saint-Gilles in Camargue, it is one of the most outstanding Romanesque works of art in Provence.7 It was through this portal that Friedrich Barbarossa went to the Church of Friedrich Barbarossa when he was crowned King of Burgundy in 1178.
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1.3 mi
10 min
18:4530 min
Alyscamps
The Alican Necropolis is one of the oldest buildings in Europe. It was active from the 3rd to the 12th century. Many Roman Catholics wanted their bodies to remain in this place. According to legend, after Christianity had spread sufficiently, miracles began to happen here. In the middle of the 3rd century, a resident of Genesius refused to execute Christians, so he himself was repressed. After that, Alican's necropolis became famous.
In the 10th century, the bodies of Roland and Olivier, the great warriors, were transferred to the cemetery, about whom the heroic epic "The Song of Roland" was composed. Legend has it that they died in the battle that took place in the Ronsevali Gorge. After this event, almost 20 chapels and Christian temples were built in the area. At present, there are several historical and cultural monuments left from the necropolis: the alley of tombs, where the remains of 80 generations of people are kept. You can also visit the open-air museum here.
In the 10th century, the bodies of Roland and Olivier, the great warriors, were transferred to the cemetery, about whom the heroic epic "The Song of Roland" was composed. Legend has it that they died in the battle that took place in the Ronsevali Gorge. After this event, almost 20 chapels and Christian temples were built in the area. At present, there are several historical and cultural monuments left from the necropolis: the alley of tombs, where the remains of 80 generations of people are kept. You can also visit the open-air museum here.
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1.2 mi
10 min
19:302 hrs
Le Criquet
This restaurant is popular for its delicious lamb and buffalo meat!
Desserts are served beautifully and with special design.
And, of course, what Provence without Rose's wine!
Closed Sunday and Monday. Open from 12:00 to 13:30 and from 19:00 to 21:15.
Desserts are served beautifully and with special design.
And, of course, what Provence without Rose's wine!
Closed Sunday and Monday. Open from 12:00 to 13:30 and from 19:00 to 21:15.
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2.9 mi
15 min
22:0010 hrs
The day comes to an end and you can go to the hotel.
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