Originally a Greek town, Arles, in southern France, was taken over by the Romans, who left behind a wealth of monuments. Make sure to get a look at the Roman theatre, Church of St Trophime, and make your night with a HotelTravel.com-booked room.
If you are seeking a destination where you really can step back in time, then Arles is a good choice. When you walk the streets, you know you have walked on the same stones as people did centuries before. The texture and colour of the air and sky are indescribable and the diversity of activities and things to see and do, will keep you occupied for many days. All up, the accommodation and infrastructure which are of world standards make Arles well worth the visit.
The rolling countryside surrounding Arles makes for the ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities, with dozens of pursuits suitable for all members of the family available. For many, hot air ballooning across Provence is a highlight, while a trip to the Camargue river delta is sure to please little ones with its large flamingo population.
Visitors wishing to arrive in Arles by air have a choice of six nearby airports to choose from, with Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport being the most convenient gateway. Offering low-cost flights from select UK airports as well as European capitals like Rome, Madrid and Brussels, Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport makes for a convenient entry point to Arles.
Banks: 10:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday
Post Offices: 08:00 to 16:00, Tuesday to Saturday
Government Offices: 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday
