Don't miss this hidden gem of a town when you're in the South of France 🇫🇷

As a nostalgic person, I’m easily stirred by sights that evoke emotions, and I love revisiting old places. The feeling of revisiting is like meeting an old friend you haven’t seen in a long time.
Arles is a town in the South of France I’ve visited five times. Every time I go, I wander around the town—sometimes following the places that appeared in Van Gogh’s paintings, sometimes tracing the traces of the ancient Romans’ lives.
Arles is home to one of only six well-preserved ancient Roman amphitheaters in the world. Here, we can always feel the blend of two historical periods separated by thousands of years: ancient Rome and the Middle Ages.
I wonder if there’s anyone else who loves the South of France and enjoys revisiting old places like me?
✅ Transportation Guide ✈️🚞🚄
There are direct trains to Arles from Marseille, Montpellier, Avignon, Bordeaux, Paris, etc. The nearest major airport is in Marseille; for those coming from other countries, you can fly to Marseille and then transfer to a train.
❤️ No need for a car in Arles. The town is small, and attractions are close to each other—you can reach them all on foot.
✅ 9 Must-See Spots in Arles
1.Ancient Roman Amphitheater: One of the six well-preserved ancient Roman amphitheaters in the world, still in use today.
2.Luma Arles: Designed and built by the architect, inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night.
3.L’espace Van Gogh: Van Gogh’s sanatorium. After cutting off his ear, he recuperated here and created The Courtyard of the Hospital in Arles. There are lovely postcards of the same design for sale inside.
4.Place de la République: The square features an obelisk and the Camino Church.
5.Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles: The Van Gogh Foundation Museum, which displays three of Van Gogh’s works.
6.Museon Arlaten
7.Museum of Ancient Arles and Provence: Worth a visit if you’re interested in ancient Roman artifacts.
8.Langlois Bridge: The bridge depicted in Van Gogh’s painting The Drawbridge.
9.La Maison Jaune (The Yellow House): The yellow house from Van Gogh’s paintings, and where he once lived in Arles.
Do you like this town? Tell me what you think.