Within 40km from Arles, you can visit very interesting places.
Camargue, this large territory sited between the branches of the Rhône, the home of migratory birds, invites you to discover its rough nature where birds, bulls and horses live.
Les Saintes Maries de la Mer: Its IX and XI century fortified church is visible from more than ten kilometres around. The patron saints of the village are Saint Marie Jacobé and Saint Marie Salomé.
Aigues Mortes: and its ramparts, from where king Saint Louis set off on crusade. Have a look at the colours of seawater basins for the gathering of salt flower.
Avignon: its museums, the Palace of the Popes, see of Christendom and residency of the pontiffs at XIV century. Saint Bénézet Bridge is also worth seeing.
The Alpilles: The Montmajour Abbey, an outstanding Romanesque architectural set.
Fontvieille: and writer Daudet’s windmill.
Les Baux de Provence: the village and its castle perched on the rock. You can see the Cathedral of Images as well as several museums.
Maussane: a Provencal village with its square, fountain and church-tower…
Saint Rémy de Provence: The city of Nostradamus.