Guidebook for Arles
Essentials
Carrefour City
7 Rue de la RépubliqueSupermarket "carrefour city". Three minutes walk from home.
Casino Shop
1 Rue GambettaSmall shop three minutes walk from home.
Getting Around
Bus station to go to " Camargue" and the beaches of "Saintes Marie de la mer " and also to " Les Baux de Provence" ( one of the most beautiful villages of Provence ), as well as St Rémy de Provence, during the summer time. Very few mn walk from the house
24 Boulevard Georges Clemenceau
24 Boulevard Georges ClemenceauBus station to go to " Camargue" and the beaches of "Saintes Marie de la mer " and also to " Les Baux de Provence" ( one of the most beautiful villages of Provence ), as well as St Rémy de Provence, during the summer time. Very few mn walk from the house
Train station. TGV twice a day to Paris and trains to Avignon, Nimes , Montpellier, Marseille, Nice, Bordeaux etc...
15 to 20 mn walk to the house straight ahead along the "Rhône " river .
Avenue Paulin Talabot
Avenue Paulin TalabotTrain station. TGV twice a day to Paris and trains to Avignon, Nimes , Montpellier, Marseille, Nice, Bordeaux etc...
15 to 20 mn walk to the house straight ahead along the "Rhône " river .
Food Scene
My favorite Asian restaurant, tasty dishes and nice staff. Located 8 Rue Portagnel.
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Apsara Restaurant
8 Rue PortagnelMy favorite Asian restaurant, tasty dishes and nice staff. Located 8 Rue Portagnel.
Good bread and cakes. Six minutes walk from home at 66 Rue de la République.
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Boulangerie Soulier
66 Rue de la RépubliqueGood bread and cakes. Six minutes walk from home at 66 Rue de la République.
One of the best pizza in Arles located 22 Place Paul Doumer two minutes walk from home.
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Le 22 Restaurant Pizzeria
22 Pl. Paul DoumerOne of the best pizza in Arles located 22 Place Paul Doumer two minutes walk from home.
A small restaurant located 39 Rue des arènes. Refined and varied cuisine, French, Mediterranean and vegetarian. Excellent quality 100% home made.
La Gueule du Loup
39 Rue des ArènesA small restaurant located 39 Rue des arènes. Refined and varied cuisine, French, Mediterranean and vegetarian. Excellent quality 100% home made.
Gastronomic cuisine by Chef Rabanel two stars on the Michelin guide, located 7 Rue des Carmes. A unique experience.
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Les Maisons Rabanel
7 Rue des CarmesGastronomic cuisine by Chef Rabanel two stars on the Michelin guide, located 7 Rue des Carmes. A unique experience.
Affordable, nice staff and view, vegetarian friendly. 24 Rond point des Arènes.
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Saveurs et Terroirs
24 ter Rdpt des ArènesAffordable, nice staff and view, vegetarian friendly. 24 Rond point des Arènes.
Simply the best chocolate and pastry in town.
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Pâtisserie Chocolaterie Masaki YAMAMOTO
37 Rue du 4 SeptembreSimply the best chocolate and pastry in town.
La Cantine VéGétale
Espace Van GoghVegetarian home made food, at « Espace Van Gogh ».
Shopping
The most sophisticated boutique in Arles. French « Haute couture «, designer Monsieur Christian Lacroix. Location, 52 Rue de la République.
Christian Lacroix
52 Rue de la RépubliqueThe most sophisticated boutique in Arles. French « Haute couture «, designer Monsieur Christian Lacroix. Location, 52 Rue de la République.
Le Château du Bois - Arles
42 Rue de la RépubliquePure lavender, natural cosmetics at 42 Rue de la République.
Entertainment & Activities
3 arthouse cinema. Two minutes from home at 23 Quai Marx Dormoy.
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Cinémas Actes Sud
23 Place Nina Berberova3 arthouse cinema. Two minutes from home at 23 Quai Marx Dormoy.
An unforgettable experience for nature lovers. If you have time don’t miss it.
Safaris Camargue Alpilles
VilleneuveAn unforgettable experience for nature lovers. If you have time don’t miss it.
Arts & Culture
Recently selected by the "Michelin" guide for being one of the finest 10 Antique museums in France.
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Musée de l'Arles et de la Provence antiques
Recently selected by the "Michelin" guide for being one of the finest 10 Antique museums in France.
In the remarkable building of the former Grand Priory of the Knights of Malta. Pablo Picasso donated 57 drawings to this museum where are also kept the letters exchanged between Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gaugin.
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Musee Reattu
10 Rue du Grand PrieuréIn the remarkable building of the former Grand Priory of the Knights of Malta. Pablo Picasso donated 57 drawings to this museum where are also kept the letters exchanged between Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gaugin.
A great library and a reputed publisher who got several literary awards
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Librairie Actes Sud
47 Rue du Dr FantonA great library and a reputed publisher who got several literary awards
Fondation Vincent Van Gogh Arles
35 Rue du Dr FantonFor the Van Gogh Paintings
Museon Arlaten
29 Rue de la RépubliqueMuseum dedicated to the ethnography of Provence.
Campus dedicated to art and culture. Designed by the architect « Frank Ghery ».
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Luma Arles, Parc des Ateliers
33 Av. Victor HugoCampus dedicated to art and culture. Designed by the architect « Frank Ghery ».
Drinks & Nightlife
Hôtel du Forum
10 Pl. du ForumA nice bar for a drink at the famous"Place du forum"
A bar at the 5 stars hotel "Jules Cesar" decorated by Christian Lacroix
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Hôtel Jules César MGallery
9 Bd des LicesA bar at the 5 stars hotel "Jules Cesar" decorated by Christian Lacroix