Arles

Town · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 🇫🇷 France

Population 51,811

Area 13 km²

Time zone Europe/Paris

Official website www.ville-arles.fr

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Arles: Roman & Romanesque Treasures

This collection highlights the UNESCO-listed Roman and Romanesque heritage of Arles. Explore the 1st-century Roman Amphitheatre and the ancient Theatre built under Augustus. Discover the Cryptoporticus, an underground gallery system beneath the forum, and the Alyscamps, a sprawling Roman necropolis later painted by Van Gogh and Gauguin. The Church of St. Trophime stands as a masterpiece of Romanesque sculpture, while the Museum of Ancient Arles houses significant archaeological finds, including the 4th-century obelisk located in the central Republic Square.

Roman Heritage of Arles

Arles contains a dense concentration of Roman and Romanesque monuments, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This collection includes the 1st-century amphitheatre and theatre, the underground cryptoporticus of the forum, and the Alyscamps necropolis. Medieval additions like the Church of Saint Trophime showcase the city's transition to Romanesque architecture. These sites illustrate the evolution of Arles from a Roman colony under Augustus to a major religious center in the Middle Ages.

Historic Churches and Chapels

Arles' religious architecture spans from the 12th-century Romanesque portals of the UNESCO-listed Church of St. Trophime to the Southern Gothic interiors of Saint Césaire. The collection includes the high-perched Church of our Lady of the Major and the stylistically diverse Saint-Julien Church, which blends Gothic and Baroque elements. These sites showcase the evolution of ecclesiastical design in Provence, featuring ancient floor tiles, historic chapels, and the circular 'Rotonde' protestant temple.

Arles Art & Culture

Arles showcases a timeline of creative history, beginning with the 1st-century Roman Theatre and the extensive archaeological collections at the Musée de l'Arles antique. The city’s artistic evolution continues at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh and the contemporary LUMA Arles complex, featuring Frank Gehry’s landmark tower. Smaller venues like Galerie de Poche and the repurposed industrial halls of Les Forges provide space for photography and local craftsmanship, while independent cinemas and theaters sustain the city's performing arts scene.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair

11° (feels like 5°) · extremes 1°–15°
5° at night
7 rainy days
11 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair

12° (feels like 6°) · extremes 0°–16°
5° at night
6 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Good

15° (feels like 10°) · extremes 3°–19°
8° at night
6 rainy days
16 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

18° (feels like 13°) · extremes 6°–22°
10° at night
7 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

22° (feels like 18°) · extremes 10°–27°
14° at night
7 rainy days
19 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 14°–32°
18° at night
5 rainy days
22 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 17°–33°
21° at night
3 rainy days
25 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 17°–34°
21° at night
5 rainy days
23 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 13°–29°
17° at night
6 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great

21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 9°–25°
14° at night
8 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

15° (feels like 10°) · extremes 4°–20°
9° at night
9 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

12° (feels like 6°) · extremes 1°–16°
6° at night
7 rainy days
10 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: French
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +33

Tours & Activities

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