Arles - the pearl of Provence on the banks of the Rhône

Cozy and quiet, with narrow streets and picturesque squares, this small town on the delta of the great Rhone River has a rich history. After all, Arles is an ancient settlement of Ligurs and a trading station of the Greek Massalia, one of the most important cities of the Roman province of Narbonne Gaul and the largest seaport, a significant center of the spread of Christianity and a prominent cultural center of the Middle Ages, the capital of the powerful Arles Kingdom and the "gate" to the land of the Gypsies, the city of the artist Vincent Van Gogh and the long-liver of the planet Jeanne Calman. I invite you to walk around this ancient picturesque city, feel the spirit of history in the interior of many historical monuments and feel the multifaceted and multifaceted atmosphere of Provence - its culture, traditions and life rhythms.

During our walk you will see:

• majestic buildings of the Roman era: an amphitheater, which is the same age as the Roman Colosseum, an ancient theater - the center of spiritual and cultural development of the ancient Romans, the baths of Constantine the Great, an obelisk dating from the 4th century;
• impressive architectural heritage of the Middle Ages: the Cathedral of St. Trophimus and its magnificent stone portal, Notre-Dame-la-Majeure - the oldest Romano-Gothic church of Arles, the building of the monastery of the Hospitallers.
• Places associated with Vincent Van Gogh - Post-Impressionist.

You will know:

• How was Julius Caesar connected with Arles and why was the city called the Rome of Gallic?
• What is tauromachy and what secrets does Ron harbor?
• Who is the "Arlesian" and what mark she left in the art world
• How Arles became a place of pilgrimage for creative people and how Roma contributed to Provence culture
• where Van Gogh’s famous painting “The Night Terrace of the Cafe” is written and what a tragic story happened in Arles.

And many interesting facts about this small city with a deep and rich history.

Getting to know its amazing attractions can be a vibrant part of your Provençal vacation or a memorable cruise stop.