Discover the historical heritage of Arles

The museums of Arles open their doors to you! Ancient Arles Departmental Museum, Réattu Museum or Maison du riz, Arles cultivates its difference and allows you to discover its history through its emblematic places.

Arles is also rich for its historical monuments dating from ancient times. Obelisk, theater and abbey will charm you with their striking details.

Arles being also located in the territory of the Camargue, do not miss its immersive museum between the Camargue of yesterday and today.
Historic site and monument
Date: 1588 Period: Renaissance Type : Fortified military architecture Status : Property of the City of Arles, classified as a historic monument ...
Historic site and monument
The Roquette district, which emerged in the Middle Ages and was long a favorite haunt of bargemen, remains one of the city's most picturesque.
The Conservatoire du santon Provençal, inaugurated in 2017, was created by santon maker Henri Vezolles. Surrounded by fellow collectors, they decided...
Historic site and monument
From Quai de la Roquette to Trinquetaille
Situated between Arles and Les Saintes Maries de la mer, in the heart of the Camargue, the museum is a gateway to this vast territory.
  • themes :
    • Local tradition
Built at the end of the 15th century, the Grand-Prieuré de l'Ordre de Malte owes its destiny to Jacques Réattu (1760-1833), a painter from Arles and...
  • Cultural leisure facilities :
    • Book shop
Historic site and monument
History buffs will want to explore a little further beneath the city: the cryptoporticos, impressive underground galleries, listed as a UNESCO World ...
Cultural Cultural centre
Garden open and can be accessed freely during the day Former Hôtel-Dieu, also called Hôtel-Dieu-Saint-Esprit.
Interpretation Centre
In the heart of the Camargue, on the banks of the Etang du Vaccarès, the Domaine de Méjanes combines respect for a unique, legendary site with ...
  • Cultural leisure facilities :
    • Media library
  • themes :
    • Environment and nature
Historic site and monument
Formerly known as Pont de Langlois Period: 19th century Type : Public architecture: civil engineering Status : Property of the Arles Tourist Office...
  • Art collection :
    • Engineering structure
    • Bridge
Historic site and monument
Date: 1887. Period: 19th century. Type : Commemorative architecture Status : Public domain. Sponsor : Pierre-Amédée Pichot. Architect : Joseph ...
Historic site and monument
Towers dating from the 12th century.
Historic site and monument
A contemporary neighbor of the amphitheater, the Théâtre Antique, still features part of its seating and orchestra. It, too, is one of the city's 8 ...
  • Historical patrimony :
    • Ruins and remains
Historic site and monument
Date: 1558 Period: Renaissance Type : Public community architecture Status : Property of the City of Arles Classified as a Historic Monument (1920)
Historic site and monument
Sometimes called Porte de la Redoute Date: Late 1st century BC Period: Antiquity Type : Fortified military architecture Status: Property of the ...
The Museon Arlaten, a departmental museum of ethnography created at the end of the 19th century by the poet Frédéric Mistral, is a "place of memory"...
Interpretation Centre
Situated between the sea and the Rhône, the Domaine de la Palissade, a site belonging to the Conservatoire du Littoral, lies outside the dykes, ...
  • themes :
    • Environment and nature
Built near the remains of the Roman circus in Arles, on the banks of the Rhône, the museum offers visitors a fascinating insight into archaeology.
  • Cultural leisure facilities :
    • Book shop
Historic site and monument
Les Alyscamps, a Christian necropolis listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a shady walk along an alley lined with remarkable sarcophagi. ...
Historic site and monument
After Rome, Arles is home to the largest number of Roman remains. Of the 8 monuments in Arles listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Roman ...
  • Historical patrimony :
    • Amphitheatre
The V. van Gogh Foundation is dedicated to promoting his artistic legacy by questioning the resonance of his work in art. Placing his paintings in ...
Historic site and monument
The Commanderie de Sainte-Luce is a group of buildings of great architectural quality. It combines the characteristics of a vast Provencal residence ...
Historic site and monument
Date: 17th, 18th century Period: Classical Type: religious architecture Status: property of the City of Arles, classified as a historic monument ...
Historic site and monument
Date: 4th century Period: Antiquity Type : Public votive architecture Status: Public property Classified as a Historic Monument (1840), UNESCO ...