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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Marius Where to Shop in Arles for Artisan Creators

June 17, 2021

Like a multi-layered quilt, the city of Arles is coated with 2000+ years of history. Sitting on the western bank of the Rhône, Arles is considered the gateway to the Camargue. The city strikes a balance between old and new. Visit the time-worn Roman monuments or the gleaming Luma Arles tower designed by Frank Gehry

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Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Discovering Arles the Museums and Roman Sites

March 17, 2021

I discovered some interesting information online about a dig that has been progressing at Trinquetaille, on the opposite bank of the Rhône River (from Arles). Underneath an 18th-century glassworks, now a ‘monument historique,’ they have uncovered a group of Roman houses, many with mosaic floors.  The fresco in the illustration was found in a first-century

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French Decor & Gardens · Inspire · Keith Van Sickle

Villa Benkemoun Swirling 70s Architecture in Arles

January 27, 2021

Just four kilometres from the center of Arles sits the Villa Benkemoun, a magnificent estate designed by a disciple of the famous Swiss architect Le Corbusier. Visiting it is like stepping back in time. The villa was the brainchild of Simone and Pierre Benkemoun, a couple that moved from Algeria to Arles in 1962. They

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Explore · Guest Post

Plan Your Visit to LUMA Arles Arts Centre

October 6, 2020

The development of the old SNCF railway sheds and shunting yards into LUMA Arles, a stylish arts centre, funded by Swiss industrialist and art-lover Maja Hoffman. Hopefully, the photo gives you an idea of the scale of the ‘Parc des Ateliers’ site: the large building with the blue-grey roof was a factory for making engines,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Why Arles is a Must-See City in Provence

August 6, 2020

Roman Arles On a busy summer day, visitors crowd the streets, restaurants and cafés of Arles wanting to see this “A-list” city and its Roman traces. During the Roman Era, Arles was an important trading center with an important river port. Barges with cargo from all over the Empire travelled the waters of the Rhône

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

The Secrets of Arles My Unforgettable Visit to Provence

May 12, 2020

The road through France to discover Arles. by Mahima Kaur Arriving in Arles A transport strike, a few cancelled trains and an urgent Uber ride from Avignon to Arles was not the kind of Provencal welcome I had imagined. The long journey and a growling stomach are quickly forgotten when walking through the deserted, cobblestone

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Marti Schmidt

Discover Arles and Vincent Van Gogh on Tour

September 9, 2019

Discover Arles Arles is an excellent example of the adaptation of an ancient city to medieval European civilization. It has some impressive Roman monuments dating back to the 1st century BC. These include the arena, the Roman theatre and the cryptoporticus (subterranean galleries). During the 4th century, Arles experienced a second golden age, as attested

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