{"id":15343,"date":"2015-03-08T23:01:30","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T05:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/?p=15343"},"modified":"2018-11-03T09:20:37","modified_gmt":"2018-11-03T13:20:37","slug":"arles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/2015\/03\/arles\/","title":{"rendered":"In Search Of Van Gogh: Ashore In Arles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arles in the early evening sun. \u00a9 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n

If you\u2019re looking to experience true Proven\u00e7al\u00a0French life, look no further than Arles. Though small, Arles has an interesting history, beautiful sights\u00a0and a rich culture that will intrigue you.<\/p>\n

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In search of Van Gogh: exploring Arles. \u00a9 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n

The French city of Arles<\/strong> (pronounced Arl<\/em>) is perhaps most well-known for its incredible Roman monuments, which were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. If you\u2019ve seen the 1998 Robert De Niro film, Ronin<\/em>, chances are you\u2019ve seen the Roman Arena of Arles (les Ar\u00e8nes d’Arles<\/em>), which is featured prominently in the latter half of the movie.<\/p>\n

Arles was also home to famous impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh from 1888 to 1889. During his stay in Arles, he managed to paint\u00a0more than 300\u00a0works before his increasingly unstable mental health resulted in the infamous \u201cear incident\u201d in December 1888.\u00a0Unfortunately, there are no Van Gogh paintings in the museums in Arles, but you can still see the sites that inspired the artist\u2019s works.<\/p>\n

Today, Arles is a popular port of call and turnaround port for river cruise ships thanks to its ease of access and its location along the scenic Rhone. It is home to roughly 54,000 residents.<\/p>\n

When in Arles\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Like many European cities, the city of Arles is remarkably pedestrian-friendly. Some key ways to spend your time here include:<\/p>\n