One of southern France’s showpieces, the Provençal gem of Arles attracts droves of tourists with its rich Roman history, artistic legacy, exceptional museums and World Heritage sites. Set amid rolling landscapes characterised by lavender and sunflower fields, olive groves and vineyards, Arles surrounding countryside is as much a draw as its well-known historical monuments.

The UNESCO protected Arles Roman and Romanesque Monuments are among the city’s most visited sights, with the Roman theatre, amphitheatre and necropolis evidence of Arles’s importance and status in Roman times.