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The best photos of Arles aren't always at the obvious landmarks. Sure, Roman amphitheater and Roman theater will fill your camera roll, but the real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, and the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot. Seek out Espace Van Gogh for the kind of shot that no one else is posting.
A Provencal city where Roman ruins meet Van Gogh's landscapes, with one of France's most atmospheric old towns.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided photography tour route in Arles. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Roman amphitheater — a 1st-century arena still used for events, seating 20,000, Roman theater — a 1st-century BC theater with two surviving columns, Van Gogh trail — marked locations throughout the city where Van Gogh set up his easel, plus hidden gems like Espace Van Gogh — the former hospital where Van Gogh was treated, now a cultural center with a garden recreating his painting and Alyscamps — an ancient Roman necropolis lined with sarcophagi, painted by both Van Gogh and Gauguin.
Use this page as a starting point for a Arles walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Arles. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Arles attracts visitors for history and art, and Roman amphitheater and Roman theater and every landmark doubles as a photography opportunity when you know where to stand and when the light is best. A photography-focused walk pays attention to reflections, leading lines, and street scenes between the landmarks. Hidden photogenic spots like Espace Van Gogh reward those who wander off the main path.
The Saturday morning market on Boulevard des Lices is unmissable. Arrive by 9am for the best selection.
March through June and September through November. The mistral wind can be strong in spring.
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