Arles, Provence in the south of France

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videos, transcripts & photos at townsofeurope.com/ We are taking you to the beautiful city of Arles, in Provence in the south of France. Arles is most famous for its Roman amphitheater, still intact, and its connections with Van Gogh, who spent one of his final years here painting 200 canvases. Its real appeal, however, is found in the lovely pedestrian promenades, the historic landmarks, museums and tranquil plazas, all of which make Arles one of the most charming places in Europe.
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There's a lot of these narrow streets in Arles, there is a small pedestrian zone, there's the various squares and the cafés around it, of course, and historic sites. And we will be showing you those highlights coming up right now as we take a walk through Arles.
The old town of Arles is comfortably small. It's about a square mile. So it's very easy to see the whole thing on foot. You might consider spending a couple of days here.
Or you could visit as a daytrip for example from Avignon which is just 20 miles away and only takes 20 minutes by train to get here. In this program we will show you how you can do everything in one day but certainly if you want to spend more time you decide for yourself. To help you plan your visit we will also present more detailed suggestions about how you could spend a night or two here and still find lots to do.
This is part of a series we’re presenting showing how Avignon makes a very good home base for visiting out to other destinations like Pont du Gard, and St Remy and Nimes along with Aix and Marseille, and especially Arles, the wonderful city of van Gogh and the ancient Romans, with narrow pedestrian lanes weaving throughout the center
The main attractions are the arena, the pedestrian zone and a historic museum. We will show you a good walking route on the map. Of course you can walk anywhere you want, it’s small enough, but this route will take you right through the center and then back to the train station, a route just over 2 miles, or about 3 kilometers, you can do in several hours. But you should also see the history museum while you're here, with its fine collection from the ancient Roman days, an easy detour. So let's assume you're coming in from Avignon on a day trip and you want to see everything.

[@mickydjabelkhir3705]

notre ville elle est vraiment belle il faut le dire que nous somme fière d'etre ARLESIENS ET ARLESIENNES ,nous a l'on la porter vers le haut elle le mérite vraiment ARLES EST ANTIQUE

[@todrapayne]

I love the south of France! We stayed for 3 months exploring little towns like this. We also went in the fall (October through early January) and the weather was heavenly. No huge crowds. And the prices were reasonable. That trip helped us realize we want to get residency in France (my partner and I are Americans). We'll start the process in 2023.

[@GPbSWAGGINit]

Nice, have you guys moved to france already?

[@todrapayne]

@@GPbSWAGGINit No. My husband got a very nice work contract here and is negotiating another one shortly. We need the income. We're thinking moving to France may have to wait a couple more years. 😥Thanks for checking, though.

[@janedmunds4218]

Hold onto the dream!

[@pravdr1]

these long films focussed on small towns are wonderful!!!

[@Ursdemars]

I live in Arles, and your documentary is awesome 👍🏻

[@ronniedelahoussayechauvin6717]

I never knew anything about France. I wish I could afford to visit. Very Beautiful❤️

[@leomarchais5192]

With a name like that you better like it 😄 Do you know what « chauvin » means in french ?

[@Lostouille]

​@@leomarchais5192 lui dit pas 😂

[@dudleydudley3618]

We’re in Arles right now and checked this video before we came and it’s a great guide for how to spend time here. Thanks

[@dylanaudreytube]

You are simply the best travel guide! Thank you so much.

[@GhislaineYergeau]

We love this video. It’s everything we wanted to know about Arles and we’ll be visiting there to walk down the amazing small and ancient streets. Thank you for this wonderfully comprehensive video.

[@davidpoon359]

This is the best travel program I have ever watched. Thank Mr Dennis Callan.

[@markdennisretrato1775]

Arles is so charming! It came to a point that I want to visit that place soon!

[@shireenis4937]

I spent both January and February there a few years ago and you have just made me feel so nostalgic! Lovely to see it again - especially the way you captured it.

[@maisano5462]

It's my favorite city! Merci!

[@lianageorgescu4420]

So beautiful!i love your work,thanks so much for this video! Nice place!

[@Juizhaigou]

Arles & Vincent van Gogh - what a combination! Thanks. Your voice is so pleasant, soothing & friendly.

[@Adeeis]

Excellent video as always

[@JazzRocks57]

I stayed in the Hotel Calendal too. Loved it - great location next to the amphitheater!

[@PrincessRiceNShine]

What a great presentation of Arles. I plan to visit Arles in May and this video was very helpful! Thank you for posting this!

[@ghostwryder66]

Beautifully done. I really feel like I've been there.

[@asaki5352]

Thanks a lot DENNIS, Excellent, I fully enjoyed through my eyes & ears with your's. one more THANKS.

[@annlindberg2539]

Dennis, I really appreciate all your travel videos. They're so informative and helping me decide what I want to see when I visit France.

[@drdalewadensr8107]

Watching many videos of Arles, I find yours to be the most thorough and informative. Merci, Dennis!

[@IngridFrance-Taillefer]

Thanks for sharing this informative video!!!

[@tomreilly50]

Happy memories of Arles and France - very good video

[@deidrebriggs]

Love this tour of Arles!

[@MUNIPRASADGUTHA]

Awesome place and definitely a place to visit

[@alexarcaya9764]

Tonguetied and speechless with the awesome beauty of it all.Praying to God that someday I may be here done with viewing on my tablet. Commentator is brilliant. A beautiful dream to dwell on.

[@winghoh1271]

Thanks for the video...visited Arles in 2013 and loved it

[@marcospalacios9045]

Thank you Dennis, for the gift of these videos! In this time of no travel, they are a great substitute.

[@ayseg253]

All your videos are great, and your commentary throughout is much appreciated. Thank you

[@doinabrebeanu1009]

Wholeheartedly thankful, Mr. Callan, for such a fascinating video-story about a place I fell in love with on my first visit there many years ago. Back from a second half-day trip to Arles early in July, you film was just another chance to cherish a far more comprehensive picture of Arles

[@wazzup4u]

20 years ago I spent a week in Arles & enjoyed it even though I missed many of the touristic sites shown in this travel documentary. I appreciate the way he walks through the streets which offers up memories of streets I walked through and places where I spent time, especially sidewalk cafés & art galleries, my main reason for being there.

[@brianfield792]

Wonderful video Dennis, such a beautiful place, ,thanks for showing us,Brian ,uk,

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

What a delightful visit to Arles. I have never been, but am familiar with the history of its various famous inhabitants. Your wonderful video has inspired me to visit here as soon as possible!

[@brucestaubitz6855]

Saved me an expensive trip there. Very enjoyable.

[@joannbenell9121]

I have so enjoyed Dennis Scallons tours through Arles and Les Baux. Calm and enormously informative. Thank you!

[@annainaspen]

Once again you put out a wonderful video and very informative. I’ve been watching your videos for years and really enjoy them. Fantastic job and keep up the great work.

[@donnawideman9082]

We are staying here in July 2023. Thank you for this wonderful video!!!!

[@cateyd9798]

Fabulous video...helped us plan our day in Arles. Beautifully done, and greatly appreciated!

[@carolsibley2566]

Great program. Thanks for the details.

[@emmabrooke8705]

I love all your videos! Thank you ❤️

[@tamarkelenjeridze5774]

great movie, thank You very much!!!

[@scottlong8057]

Excellent tour, and very detailed.

[@renatacarpes3211]

This video is really helpful for those who plan to visit Arles.

[@tommywoods205]

Hope to visit this September. Great video.

[@danielphilip6577]

Thank you Dennis for the realistic France travel enthusiast. Love your videos.

[@wendelllanders8439]

Great presentation!!!

[@Qsv7RQ3ovB]

Wonderful city I hope to be there someday soon..Merci.

[@c0ttage]

i hope to come here when the pandemic is over, thank you for this!

[@georgethomas8287]

Most enjoyable makes me want to visit soon very thorough and entertaining

[@lilianasandovalvalenzuelal2544]

Merci par le voyage virtuel que j'ai pu faire grâce à toi!

[@tayseang3911]

Love the video. Great presentation. Thank you.

[@agnesadorjan2569]

Very enjoyable! Thank you!

[@haydeeserrano8433]

Beautiful and very informative. I’ll be traveling to Arles next March, so this was very helpful,

[@lililopez9937]

Muy buen video, como siempre todos los lugares muy bonitos los restaurantes, los mercados, los cafes, todo es un encanto, gracias por compartir, hace tiempo estoy suscrita

[@asaki3210]

Travel with your guide are very best , wonderful comfort just same as I'm in there any where you are. Thanks . Dennis.

[@yvetteduenas8277]

Thanks I really enjoyed myself today watching I felt like I was there

[@jjfromhonolulu9023]

Another great video, thanks Dennis!

[@pradiproychowdhury7720]

Your video on Arles is excellent while visiting this historic Roman city & relics that are still seen like The Arena , Amphitheatre. Of course it is also takes us back to the days of Van Gogh who spent very creative artistic time in Arles . I have visited Arles & was charmed by this ancient adorable place !

[@staceyhappilyeverafter391]

Very informative, thank you 😊

[@josephstagnitto7832]

Excellent travel video of Arles. We were in Provence last month and planned on going to Arles but the schedule could not accommodate. Having watched this video I feel that I DID visit Arles after all and in such a detailed manner. I will have to visit next time. Thanks so much for this wonderful presentation and please keep them coming. Not sure that Rick Steves or Rudy Maxa could have done Arles as much justice as you have.

[@pornsawanbrawn660]

Well- presented, very interesting- with a blend of historical background and a walk through side streets. Thank you.

[@davidstansbury1158]

Bravo!This in depth presentation really captured the atmospheric flavor of what I hope to be one of our vacation travel destinations, in the very near future. I really appreciated the suggestions on how stay in one place, as a base from which we could plan do day trips to other towns and villages in the south of France.Excellent travel blogs.

[@maguyjoseph6462]

Every provinces in France is beautiful

[@Evan-lx9lw]

I just discovered you yesterday. This is your 3rd video I've seen. You do a fantastic job. Thank you.

[@monicamachasalas1319]

Thank you very much for your videos amd information!! I'm trying to watch most of them before my trip to La Provence.

[@adelfaragalla4946]

VERY NICE MOVE......THANK U...A WANDERFUL PLACES

[@goldalcholwooioo3255]

Thank you so much and this july i will go alres for photography festival ! This video really inspireing me

[@brendapoliues5670]

Love this video. Very informative.

[@cezarekk]

Thank you. I like Arles. I was there a year ago.

[@patshifflett4205]

Thank you for this little tour. We will be in Arles in September on a day trip from Avignon

[@lynnthomason6589]

Thanks for a lovely video.

[@roberthanlen6036]

I first went to Arles about 12 years ago primarily to visit the ancient Roman theatre (not the Arena) and simply fell in love with the place. The two nights we spent in a superb little hotel were not enough and every time I get back back to France I have always made a point of visiting.

[@normanstratford9329]

Very detailed visual information with the narrative.

[@victorinapanaga9433]

Thank you so much. Very informative.

[@anndeakin1508]

A most informative discussion and visit to Arles thanks for the cathedral visit today very spiritual place in Romesic style the clusters most loverly ornate and prayerful..:markets look great place for food and maters,s mornings always good to view agree. Less people.History of Arles and views.Thanks for the tour.

[@rohanrocks1826]

very nice. going to arles tomorrow.

[@debracampbell1741]

We are planning a trip to France in October. Great videos! Really gives you a feel for the place!

[@madamlakwatsera5674]

Wow! Thank you.

[@izzyextra8152]

Thanks!!!!!! you r the best !!!

[@QuangNguyen-dc8jt]

Very nice and helpful video. Thanks.

[@vivianroman9499]

I enjoyed so much de little dog going into the stores !! cute and lovely, thank you for showing it

[@denniscallan]

I'm glad you liked that frisky puppy, at 12:46 a friendly little rascal.

[@fatima-zohrasalmi8591]

Être arlésienne et tomber sur cette vidéo

[@jeanninemeilman760]

Very enjoyable to know Arles jeannine

[@anjaliparanjape9582]

Dennis Sir, another Vedio with Awesome Energy and Thirst for going through the every Details and Explain the Area is Outstanding ..! 👍

[@nordsudestouestgeohaoheinq2012]

You made a great and nice job in presenting different places in Arles. I noticed the city is not so small as it is on the map, and your video made it look large

[@galacosmo5061]

Interesting information about small tows with own history

[@kingbob4846]

Very nice clip. Thks!

[@eseb8838]

I love the video!

[@GladPh]

Wow i really enjoyed the watching this video, i wish to visit france

[@gautamchaudhuri9347]

An Instagram pic of Arles piqued my interest in the town.......and I'm thrilled I chanced upon this movie. Excellent pace of presentation, giving an overview of the town, with their locations and possible walking routes, followed by a more detailed and beautifully explained visit to all the major tourist spots, as well as the not-so-touristy ones. Can't wait to go through your other videos, starting with Avignon.

[@denniscallan]

Thank you, I've got 12 Avignon videos for you bit.ly/34ZyGYI with more detailed scenes and tips on getting around.

[@OsamaH-et3ch]

Really nice presentation

[@bielochka3435]

Love Dennis Callan videos from Europe, they are so beautiful, please continue with the videos. Thank you

[@frcscrts6617]

I am just back from a three day drawing trip to Arles and your movie is the best one I have found to revisite the places I have been to and discover others I didn't see. Thank you for your enthusiasm and joy of life.

[@denniscallan]

Thank you for the kind comment.

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[@shiyuliu6604]

很有意思的介绍！感谢您

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great videos...thanks.

[@VillageGypsies]

Very, very nice

[@blessedcheflim8579]

Thank You for sharing this great video before i make plan to travel to Arles ! Its most enriching video among the rest. Much app0reciation from Singapore ! Hope you travel to our garden city soon in the future !

[@caesarn7]

We will be there on Viking river cruise July 20th 2021 , just lookin to learn , excellent and informative, well done thank you!1

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!