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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Why Visit LUMA Arles Contemporary Art Centre and Urban Garden

November 4, 2022

The city of Arles is considered the gateway to the Camargue wetlands and Rhône River delta. It is the last major urban centre before leaving Provence’s southwestern boundary. In June 2021, LUMA Arles – an interdisciplinary creative campus – officially opened to the public in the former Parc des Ateliers. Maja Hoffmann’s grand vision for

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Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Celebrating Photography at Rencontres d’Arles and Lee Miller Show

August 2, 2022

‘Lee Miller Photographe Professionelle’  focuses on one of the most intense and productive periods in the life of this intriguing (*) American photographer (1907–1977). During the 1930s, she was a fashion model but moved behind the camera to head her studio in New York.  She specialised as a fashion and advertising photographer for perfume and

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Explore · Sue Aran · Villages Towns and Cities

Alyscamps the Roman Burial in Arles is a Must-See

February 24, 2022

Immortalized in Dante’s Inferno, Alyscamps, one of the most famous historical burial grounds outside of Rome, is a short walk from the centre of Arles in the southwestern corner of Provence. The day my tour group visited, there was no one else there except a few stray cats, and the autumnal hues hadn’t yet colourized

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Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Villages Towns and Cities

Arles or Nîmes Where Best to Visit Roman Provence?

February 18, 2022

Roman Provence Way back around 50 B.C., Julius Caesar conquered Gaul (now France), and the area remained part of the Roman Empire for centuries. As a result, Roman ruins are all over France, but the best ones are in and around Provence. In fact, ‘Provence’ comes from the Latin ‘Provincia Romana,’ the name of the

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

What’s on at Fondation Vincent Van Gogh in Arles

July 28, 2021

Until the end of October, Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles presents an exhibition bringing together new works by the American artist Laura Owens with seven paintings by Van Gogh, most made in and around Arles. Van Gogh hardly needs an introduction, but here’s what the gallery writes about Laura Owens: “Owens is one of the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips

Arles: Art, Photos, Shopping and More Reasons to Visit

July 22, 2021

Considered the gateway city to the Camargue, Arles has it all – history, shopping, gourmet food and enough grit to capture your interest. Here are some of the top reasons to visit Arles: Artsy Arles Frank Gehry designed Luma Arles, opened in June 2021, a project commissioned by local philanthropist Maja Hoffmann. Parc des Ateliers,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Arles Welcomes French Fashion Brand Margareth & Moi

July 1, 2021

Arles is THE place to be this summer for culture, photography, and now high-end fashion brand Margareth & Moi newest boutique at 5, rue des Arènes. It’s hard to know where to start in Arles, but these should all be on your must-see list. The Frank Gehry designed LUMA tower opened on June 26th. Photography

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