Must-see sites in Arles
From historic monuments and painting and photography exhibitions to local crafts and nature walks in the Camargue, Arles has a vast cultural heritage to discover.
The Arles arenas: the Roman amphitheatre
Built in the 1st century, the Roman amphitheatre in Arles is undoubtedly the town’s most visited monument. Before the bullfights and Camargue races of today, the arena was used for games, fights and performances that entertained the 21,000 Arlesians who could come and sit in the stands.
Address: 1 rond-point des Arènes, 13200 Arles
Times: between 9am and 7pm depending on the season
Price: €7 to €9; free for under-18s