I absolutely loved Arles and the rich Roman history the city has. Arles is the foundation of Vincent Van Gogh and if you are a Van Gogh buff such as I am, you will love Arles! The architecture was incredible and awe inspiring. I really enjoyed learning about the Roman history and the traditions that are still part of every day life in Arles. ...
We were very lucky because we were there on may 1 and got to experience the parade with vintage dress and beautiful, horses. That added to the overall atmosphere. I liked seeing the places tha Van Gogh painted and the overall feel of the city. ...
Ship dock spot was a Great base for a walking tour of Arles. We did our own tour of places / scenes where Van Gogh painted. We had to go to the Tourist Info place to get a brochure (small fee) or we could have just used a phone app. ...
Arles was the final port on our cruise and we knew very little about it before hand. We had booked an extra night stay at a hotel in Arles to coincide with return travel plans; I’m so pleased we did.
Arles was one of the highlights of our cruise. The city is small, with a remarkable Roman colosseum and an amphitheater too, both still in use. The town is a maze of small streets with numerous ...
We chose this cruise in order to explore some of Provence and Burgundy. Arles was charming and amazing. So much Roman history especially in its astonishing Amphitheater. We were shown the location of Van Gogh's yellow house but no other locations of his works. This could be offered, perhaps, as a separate, optional tour? I got lost from the group as I was too busy looking around to see that ...
Fabulous excursion immersing in Van Gogh. Included a tour of his painting sites, the bridge, and the hospital. Th3 excursion included a painting class at a local studio. This was a class that anyone, non artists, would enjoy. Highly recommend. ...