Arles is a magical place, combining many great historical monuments from many different eras with the vibrant life of the farmers and gypsies of the Camargue. Van Gogh, intoxicated by the colours and aromas of Provence, painted many of his greatest pictures here, as did Gauguin. They both lived in the town for a short time.
Apart from the great Roman monuments in Arles itself, Nimes, some thirty kilometers to the north can offer another Arena and the beautiful Maison Carré while just a little further north still is the world famous aqueduct at Pont du Gard.
Arles is an ideal place to base a holiday. If you ever feel that you have exhausted the endless possibilities of the town and its environs, Nice, Avignon, Aix en Provence, Montpellier and Marseilles all lie with an hour's drive.
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Most sports like tennis and swimming are available in the town. There are many riding stables within easy reach catering for beginners as well and ex