Explore · Sue Aran · Villages Towns and Cities Alyscamps the Roman Burial in Arles is a Must-See February 24, 2022Immortalized 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 …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips Arles: Art, Photos, Shopping and More Reasons to Visit July 22, 2021Considered 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, …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Why Arles is a Must-See City in Provence August 6, 2020Roman 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 …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Why Visit LUMA Arles Contemporary Art Centre and Urban Garden November 4, 2022The 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 …Continue Reading