Arles
Overview and Climate
Arles has a population of 50,513 and is constructed on a plain close to the Rhône Delta. Summers are hot, winters are sunny and cool. The mistral can blow at any time of the year.
History
The regionalist writer Frédéric mistral left his mark here, as well as in Saint- Rémy and Maillane (see the Alpilles). The Museon Arlaten is his ethnographic legacy, funded by the money from his Nobel Prize. Van Gogh and Gauguin both lived and worked in Arles. Famous Figures of the Past This grand ancient town was built on the intersection of the routes linking Rome, Spain, and northern Europe: Via Aurelia, Via Agrippa and Via Regordane. The city prospered until the 16th century when activity slowed. In the 20th century it came alive again thanks to agriculture, tourism and culture.
Notable Heritage
The ancient and Roman town is on the UNESCO World Heritage list for its outstanding interest: amphitheatre, classical theatre, underground gallery (forum), Saint- Trophime cloisters and doorway. There are Roman remains all over the town. Two outstanding examples of church architecture are the Christian necropolis, Les Alyscamps, painted by Gauguin, and the Romanesque church and cloisters of Saint-Trophime. The town centre is rich in Renaissance civil architecture, examples of which are the many mansions.
General Atmosphere
Ancient town, Christian and Renaissance, secret yet open, quiet yet festive, Arles alternates - distinction rubs shoulders with simplicity. Deep down, Arles possesses an archaic character shaped of wild nature and antique solemnity. It is delightful to wander anywhere in the town. This very ancient town, marked by its Roman heritage and 16th centur y architecture, displays a pronounced taste for g rand festivity and feasts and festivals regularly punctuate the social life.
Famous Figures of the Past
The regionalist writer Frédéric mistral left his mark here, as well as in Saint- Rémy and Maillane (see the Alpilles). The Museon Arlaten is his ethnographic legacy, funded by the money from his Nobel Prize. Van Gogh and Gauguin both lived and worked in Arles.
Museums
For Rhoneside Antiquity, visit the Musée de l’Arles Antique, which possesses interesting sculptures and splendid stone sarcophaguses. For customs, the Museon Arlaten keeps alive the memory of both the true and mythical past. See also the Musée Réattu and the town in general. Arles is a veritable open-air museum.
Local Products
Rice, bull meat, saucisson and salt are the products of this wilderness of the Rhône Delta.
Arles has a population of 50,513 and is constructed on a plain close to the Rhône Delta. Summers are hot, winters are sunny and cool. The mistral can blow at any time of the year.
History
The regionalist writer Frédéric mistral left his mark here, as well as in Saint- Rémy and Maillane (see the Alpilles). The Museon Arlaten is his ethnographic legacy, funded by the money from his Nobel Prize. Van Gogh and Gauguin both lived and worked in Arles. Famous Figures of the Past This grand ancient town was built on the intersection of the routes linking Rome, Spain, and northern Europe: Via Aurelia, Via Agrippa and Via Regordane. The city prospered until the 16th century when activity slowed. In the 20th century it came alive again thanks to agriculture, tourism and culture.
Notable Heritage
The ancient and Roman town is on the UNESCO World Heritage list for its outstanding interest: amphitheatre, classical theatre, underground gallery (forum), Saint- Trophime cloisters and doorway. There are Roman remains all over the town. Two outstanding examples of church architecture are the Christian necropolis, Les Alyscamps, painted by Gauguin, and the Romanesque church and cloisters of Saint-Trophime. The town centre is rich in Renaissance civil architecture, examples of which are the many mansions.
General Atmosphere
Ancient town, Christian and Renaissance, secret yet open, quiet yet festive, Arles alternates - distinction rubs shoulders with simplicity. Deep down, Arles possesses an archaic character shaped of wild nature and antique solemnity. It is delightful to wander anywhere in the town. This very ancient town, marked by its Roman heritage and 16th centur y architecture, displays a pronounced taste for g rand festivity and feasts and festivals regularly punctuate the social life.
Famous Figures of the Past
The regionalist writer Frédéric mistral left his mark here, as well as in Saint- Rémy and Maillane (see the Alpilles). The Museon Arlaten is his ethnographic legacy, funded by the money from his Nobel Prize. Van Gogh and Gauguin both lived and worked in Arles.
Museums
For Rhoneside Antiquity, visit the Musée de l’Arles Antique, which possesses interesting sculptures and splendid stone sarcophaguses. For customs, the Museon Arlaten keeps alive the memory of both the true and mythical past. See also the Musée Réattu and the town in general. Arles is a veritable open-air museum.
Local Products
Rice, bull meat, saucisson and salt are the products of this wilderness of the Rhône Delta.
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