The Forum's cryptoportices
Historic site and monument
Presentation
History buffs will want to explore a little further beneath the city: the cryptoporticos, impressive underground galleries, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed the foundation, the invisible part of the forum.
The cryptoporticus, a central public square in the Roman city, is one of the most enigmatic parts of Arles' heritage, and its coolness will be much appreciated in summer.
To make the most of your visit, we recommend buying a pass (available from our online ticketing service), which will enable you to visit the city's various museums and monuments more economically. Guided tours are usually offered during school vacations.
Please note that the cryptoporticos are not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
To make the most of your visit, we recommend buying a pass (available from our online ticketing service), which will enable you to visit the city's various museums and monuments more economically. Guided tours are usually offered during school vacations.
Please note that the cryptoporticos are not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Accessible for disabled
Opening period (s)From 01/03 to 30/04 daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
From 02/05 to 30/09 daily between 9 am and 7 pm.
From 01/10 to 31/10 daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
From 02/11 to 10/11 daily between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm.
Last entry 4 p.m.
From 02/05 to 30/09 daily between 9 am and 7 pm.
From 01/10 to 31/10 daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
From 02/11 to 10/11 daily between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm.
Last entry 4 p.m.
General information
- Parking :
- Parking nearby
- Environments :
- Town location
- Style :
- Ancient
- Park :
- Camargue Regional Nature Park
Contact
The Forum's cryptoportices
Hôtel de ville
Place De la République
13200
Arles
Tarifs
Full price: 5 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
Free entry for children under 18.
Reduced price: 4 €.
Free entry for children under 18.
Destination
Les cryptoportiques du Forum
Hôtel de ville
Place De la République
13200
Arles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.676371
Longitude : 4.627613
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