Arles

Morning finds us under the massive stone arches of the Amphitheatre, shielding us from the rain. At noon, we retreat to the covered cloisters of Saint-Trophime at Place de la République. The afternoon is spent inside the colorful Espace Van Gogh and the futuristic Luma Tower. In the evening, a walk along the Rhône with an umbrella reveals beautiful reflections on the wet pavement.

A crisp winter morning illuminates the Amphitheatre with low-hanging sun. At noon, we warm up in a cozy café near Place de la République. The afternoon is spent finding wind-sheltered spots at Luma to admire the architecture. As the sun sets early, we conclude our day around 5:00 PM with a cold but crystal-clear view of the Rhône.

Arles is wonderful to explore by bike. Start at Alyscamps and then cycle to the modern Luma site. Follow the canal to the famous Van Gogh Bridge outside the center. After a cultural stop at the Arles Antique Museum, enjoy the ride along the Rhône dams. The flat Camargue landscape begins right outside the city gates.

In the morning, we cycle swiftly to Alyscamps where tall trees offer some cover. Midday is spent in the dry Luma complex. The afternoon destination is the Antique Museum, perfect for long rainy hours. Later, we use the paved cycle paths on the Rhône dam to avoid the puddles of the old town.

Morning finds us cycling through Alyscamps in the crisp winter light. At noon, we stop at Luma to warm up indoors. The afternoon at the Antique Museum is perfect as the temperature drops. Before sunset, we reach the Van Gogh Bridge, which looks magical in winter light. We end the day on the flat paths of the Rhône dam.

By car, you can also reach the treasures just outside Arles. After visiting the arena in the center, drive to the impressive Montmajour Abbey. The day ends at the Antique Museum with its precious Roman finds.

In the morning, we park conveniently in the Centre garage near the Amphitheatre. Midday, we drive to Luma and park right by the entrance. The afternoon takes us to Montmajour Abbey, which looks mystical in the rain. Later, we visit the Antique Museum and end at Alyscamps, always staying close to the car.

Morning finds us at the Amphitheatre in crisp winter light with easy parking. At noon, the car's heater warms us up on the way to Luma. The afternoon is for the quiet Montmajour Abbey before driving to the Antique Museum. We conclude the day at Alyscamps just as the early dusk begins to fall.