nouvelle tour arles 2021

Image du jour Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Bouches-du-Rhône Vinci

Constellée d’acier inoxydable, la tour conçue par Frank Gehry surplombe Arles

11 500 briques d’acier inoxydable ornent la nouvelle tour Luma, qui surplombe la ville d’Arles de ses 56 mètres de hauteur. L’architecte Frank Gehry est à la manoeuvre.

Franck Stassi

11 juillet 2021 \ 15h30

Mon actualité personnalisable

Profitez à tout moment des informations clés selon vos intérêts.

Sélectionnez les thèmes qui vous intéressent :

A Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône), les amateurs d’architecture auront reconnu, en levant la tête, la patte de Frank Gehry. L’architecte américano-canadien, qui a notamment dessiné la Fondation Louis Vuitton, à Paris, ou le musée Guggenheim de Bilbao ( Brésil ), et dont le style a même été starifié par Les Simpson , vient de signer une tour de 56 mètres de hauteur.

A l’occasion de son emménagement dans un parc laissé à l’abandon depuis 1984 et reconverti en campus culturel, la fondation Luma, spécialisée dans le soutien à la création contemporaine, a souhaité marquer l’entrée de ce lieu par un signal fort. 15 000 mètres carrés d’espaces intérieurs répartis sur douze étages, 24 000 mètres carrés de surface totale, 1 600 tonnes de structures métalliques, 1 500 tonnes d'armatures et 12 000 mètres cubes de béton, que l’on retrouve dans le noyau de la tour, caractérisent la tour.

VOS INDICES

Décembre 2023

Indice de prix de production de l'industrie française pour le marché français − CPF 23.51 − Ciment (prix de marché)

Base 100 en 2015

Septembre 2023

Indice de prix de production de l'industrie française pour le marché français − CPF 23.20 − Produits réfractaires

Polychlorure de vinyle - 03-1-31 PVC issus de démantèlement de BTP

Variation en €/tonne

L’acier inoxydable à l’honneur

8 300 mètres carrés de panneaux préfabriqués ont été construits pour la façade, constellée de 11 500 blocs inox. L’entreprise d’Alès (Gard) Citynox, œuvrant dans la métallerie, a assuré la fabrication de ces derniers en douze mois. “Chaque bloc est différent, tant dans ses dimensions que dans sa déformation, ce qui a nécessité de développer plusieurs procédés spécifiques innovants” , précise le fabricant, qui a profité du chantier pour concevoir un nouveau système d’accroche de plaques de béton, en forme de tripode.

“Ce bâtiment imaginé par Frank Gehry présente une façade torsadée ornée de briques en acier inoxydable. Ce matériau propre au travail de l’architecte, capte et restitue toutes les variations lumineuses du ciel et confère au bâtime nt un aspect en perpétuel changement", indique la fondation Luma, qui évoque également un clin d’oeil à la touche picturale de Vincent Van Gogh pour justifier ce geste architectural. Ainsi, c’est un rappel aux arènes d’Arles qui est effectué pour présenter le Drum, un tambour de verre de 54 mètres de diamètre, oscillant entre 16 et 18 mètres de haut, composé de 670 tonnes de vitrages.

Un bâtiment construit sur une zone sismique

Trois halls d’exposition, une terrasse panoramique, un café-restaurant, un auditorium, des ateliers d’artistes, une bibliothèque, des espaces d’archives, des lieux dédiés à l’événementiel, des salles de séminaires ainsi que des bureaux trouvent place dans la tour.

Un système de traitement d’air composé de 12 centrales et conçu par l’Allemand FläktGroup, a été mis en place dans cet édifice construit sur une zone sismique, “avec des normes acoustiques drastiques, la nécessité d'une régulation de l’hygrométrie, des règles environnementales et une ventilation naturelle de la rotonde” . Le chantier, auquel a pris part Vinci Construction, avait débuté fin 2014. L’inauguration s’est déroulée courant juin.

Sélectionné pour vous

RTE installe 19 kilomètres de câble électrique pour un parc éolien en mer Méditerranée

Pierre anjolras nommé directeur général opérationnel de vinci, [fip 2024] un nouveau liant latex pour les revêtements chez trinseo, sur le même sujet.

• [L’industrie c’est fou] Après le Covid-19, des gratte-ciels anti-pandémie dans les villes ?
• [L’industrie c’est fou] Mais pourquoi personne, avant les Chinois, n’avait pensé aux… gratte-ciels horizontaux ?
• [L'industrie c'est fou] Un gratte-ciel fait à 90 % de bois et plus haut que la Tour Eiffel

Tous les champs sont obligatoires

Votre commentaire a bien été envoyé à la rédaction, celui-ci peut être soumis à modération, auquel cas il n'apparaitra pas immédiatement sur le site.

Participez à la discussion !

0 Commentaire

Sujets associés

NEWSLETTER La Quotidienne

Nos journalistes sélectionnent pour vous les articles essentiels de votre secteur.

Votre demande d’inscription a bien été prise en compte.

Votre email est traité par notre titre de presse qui selon le titre appartient, à une des sociétés suivantes... Lire la suite

Votre email est traité par notre titre de presse qui selon le titre appartient, à une des sociétés suivantes du : Groupe Moniteur Nanterre B 403 080 823, IPD Nanterre 490 727 633, Groupe Industrie Service Info (GISI) Nanterre 442 233 417. Cette société ou toutes sociétés du Groupe Infopro Digital pourront l'utiliser afin de vous proposer pour leur compte ou celui de leurs clients, des produits et/ou services utiles à vos activités professionnelles. Pour exercer vos droits, vous y opposer ou pour en savoir plus : Charte des données personnelles.

LES ÉVÉNEMENTS L'USINE NOUVELLE

La journée pour une industrie durable par l’Usine Nouvelle

5 Juin 2024 Paris

Une journée de conférence et de remise de trophées

Energie et environnement

TROPHÉES INDUSTRIE DURABLE 2024

Récompenser les démarches durables et de décarbonation les plus performantes

Territoires & Industrie

11 Juin 2024 Grand-Figeac

Innovations durables dans l’industrie : les cas de l’aéronautique et de la mécanique

Déployer le véhicule électrique dans les flottes automobiles

13 Juin 2024 Classe virtuelle

Amorcer la transition vers l’électrique dans les flottes de véhicules légers (VP/VUL)

Tous les événements

LES PODCASTS

Ingénieur, un métier au coeur de la souveraineté

Écouter cet épisode

L'inventrice du premier lave-vaisselle

Qui recrute dans l'industrie en 2024 , l'étrange disparition d'un airbus en chine.

Tous les podcasts

LES SERVICES DE L'USINE NOUVELLE

Trouvez les entreprises industrielles qui recrutent des talents

NÉGOCIATEUR DE LICENCES H/F

+ 550 offres d’emploi

Accédez à tous les appels d’offres et détectez vos opportunités d’affaires

Extension du quai 12 - Surveillance visuelle des espèces marines protégées durant les travaux - Mise à niveau Arrêté Complémentaire.

+ de 10.000 avis par jour

ARTICLES LES PLUS LUS

• Sous-marin nucléaire d'attaque, l'astronaute française Sophie Adenot diplomée, futur président de Polytechnique... Les cinq images de la semaine
• Naval Group et TechnicAtome remportent un premier marché pour le porte-avions de nouvelle génération (PANG)
• Boosté par une loi "anti-squat", le fabricant francilien de portes blindées Eliot en plein essor
• Nouveau porte-avions, fabricant français de portes blindées, projet de mine près de Lyon... Les cinq articles les plus lus
• Les industriels étrangers parient sur la France
• Plus rapide qu'un TGV, l'hélicoptère Racer d'Airbus réalise son premier vol à 400 km/h

• Longs Formats
• Newsletters
• Météo de l'Energie
• Jeux concours
• BFMTV et vous
• Témoins BFMTV
• L'info en vrai
• BFM Pratique
• Comparateur
• Devenir Annonceur
• Annonces légales
• Police-justice
• International
• Élection américaine 2024
• JO Paris 2024
• Environnement
• BFM Business
• BFM Régions
• RMC Découverte

Arles : inauguration de la Tour Luma - 26/06

Sur le même sujet.

Le "Mille Bornes" fête ses 70 ans - 08/05

Met Gala à New York, une pluie de stars - 07/05

"Megalopolis" : Coppola dévoile les premières images - 06/05

Madonna enflamme la plage de Copacabana - 05/05

Dave fête ses 80 ans au Grand Rex ! - 04/05

"Faites entrer l'accusé" sur RMC Découverte ! - 03/05

Apprenez la guitare avec Francis Cabrel ! - 02/05

Paul Auster est mort à 77 ans - 01/05

Ces Français qui cartonnent à l'étranger - 30/04

Pierre Niney débarque sur Netflix avec "Fiasco", une série qui raconte un tournage qui tourne au cauchemar

Les Rolling Stones ont donné le coup d'envoi de leur tournée 2024 à Houston ce dimanche

Festival de Cannes : Omar Sy dans le jury - 29/04

Une place de concert en échange de quatre heures de bénévolat

Helldebert, le métalleux préféré des enfants - 28/04

The Ultimate Self Guided Walking Tour of Arles, in the Footsteps of Van Gogh

Vincent Willem van Gogh , better known to the world as just  Van Gogh , is one of the most prolific artists (if not  THE  most) of all time. A tall order, but anyone who has ever had the chance to view his work, especially in person, can tell you;  his paintings are more than paintings . They are expressions. Emotionally compelling images of pain and suffering mixed with astonishing beauty.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Van Gogh Museum (@vangoghmuseum)

Van Gogh  was born in  Zundert  but spent one of the most important years of his life as a painter in  Arles, France .  Arles  and the provincial countryside inspired Van Gogh to create brighter and more exciting landscapes. This walking tour will wind you across the city, through its narrow, quaint and beautiful cobblestone backstreets. Our journey takes us along the  Rhone River  and into the various picturesque squares that Arles is famous for. The walking tour will show you the various works of art that Van Gogh painted while living in Arles and the buildings he frequented as a resident of this historic city. 

Roman Arles

Arles , a large city in the French region of Provence, has a long history that dates back to Roman times. Back then, it was one of the most important cities in the Empire. There are signs of occupations as early as 800 BC. The Romans took over the town in 123 BC and continued to enrich the city with their incredible architecture and infrastructure.  Emperor Constantine I  built the Roman bathhouses. His son,  Constantine II , was born in Arles as the emperor had made it a home away from home. In 408 BC, the new emperor Constantine made Arles the capital city of Rome. Arles became a cultural and religious centre throughout the late Roman Empire.

For hundreds of years, the city of Arles continued to hold absolute authority over those in power. Arles joined the countship of Provence in 1239. Due to its proximity to the river, it was a mighty trade city. But in the 19th century, with the advent of the railroad, its significance began to diminish. The town became stagnant, with little to no modern development.

Van Gogh Comes to Arles

But this relic from the past was precisely why Van Gogh was so drawn to the city. The city was full of memories yet peaceful enough to feel like an escape. Everywhere he looked, it seemed as if something was waiting to be discovered.

Sadly, after years of poverty and suffering from various mental illnesses, Van Gogh committed suicide at age 37. But this was not the end of his story. Despite not being appreciated during his lifetime, his impact in the history books is unmatched. And Van Gogh’s stories from Arles put the city back on the map. After years of almost being forgotten, the city suddenly was a hot spot for visitors trying to follow in his footsteps.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Van Gogh Studio 🎨🌻 (@vangoghstudio_amsterdam)

Accommodation

If you want to spend a night in Arles, the best place to stay is the little B&B,  L’aubergine Rouge . This little hotel is tucked away in the southwest corner of Arles on one of the most darling streets you’ll ever wander down. They have several rooms inspired by the painter where you’ll feel like you’re sleeping inside of his paintings.

Most people arriving in Arles arrive either by  car  or by  train . Arles is just an hour from Marseille, 35 minutes from Nimes, and 40 minutes from Avignon if you  rent a car . Often you’ll find if you are travelling from either Nimes, Marseille or Avignon, the train is often an even faster journey than driving! So long as the departure and arrival times align with your plans. The train from Nimes is 30 minutes, Marseille takes 45 minutes, and Avignon is only a 20 minutes journey. Most days, trains arrive and depart about every hour from these cities.

If you are driving into Arles for the day, the best place to park your car is in the  Parking Garage  near the  Post Office . This is just on the outskirts of town, meaning you won’t have to drive through too many narrow streets. Since it’s a little outside the centre, you also won’t have to pay a huge mark up for being in the middle of town. This parking lot is very reasonably priced and right beside the first stop on our tour.

Walking Tour

The Alyscamps

The first stop on the walking tour is the  Alyscamps Necropolis.  The  Alyscamps  is one of the oldest Roman ruins in Arles. Roman cities didn’t allow burials inside the city limit for fear of dead infecting the living. Therefore, roads into the city were often lined with tombs and mausoleums. And the Alyscamps was THE place to be buried! People had bodies shipped from all over Europe for the honour of being buried here. 

But during the middle ages, when it became more traditional to be buried in a church graveyard, the  Alyscamps  fell out of fashion. In the Renaissance, old roman sarcophagi were given as gifts to visiting dignitaries. And others were looted by local thieves. All of this contributed to the Alyscamps falling into disrepair, and eventually, it was a forgotten piece of history. The site was wild and overgrown and yet a naturally beautiful environment.

When Van Gogh arrived in Arles, it was still a ruin. He painted four scenes here in 1888, sitting in front of the ancient Roman ruins.  Paul Gauguin  was staying with Van Gogh during this period. Although their relationship was fraught with hardship, it also inspired the best in both artists. Van Gogh gifted one of his Alyscamps paintings to Gaugin. And even lost past his death, this painting hung in Gaugin’s room for years. Since Van Gogh made it famous once more, the  UNESCO World Heritage group  has turned it into a heritage site. And restored much of the place to be appreciated by visitors once more.

Jardin d’Eté 

Walk north along the  Avenue des Alyscamps  and turn left down  Avenue Victor Hugo . On the north side of the street, you will begin to see the bright green grass of the  Jardin d’Eté  starting to peek through. 

The  Jardin d’Eté  is a relaxing urban park situated against the backdrop of the ancient Roman amphitheatre. There are dozens of fountains and playgrounds, so it’s a great place for kids to have a nice runaround.

For Van Gogh, it was a place he would often come to paint on sunny, summer days. In a letter to his sister, he wrote of the gardens in the park:

I don’t know whether you can understand that one may make a poem by arranging colours…Similarly, the bizarre lines, purposely selected and multiplied, meandering all through the picture may not present a literal image of the garden, but they may present it to our minds as if in a dream. Van Gogh

Roman Amphitheatre

Walk north along the pathways in the park until you can exit to the east of the Roman Amphitheatre. You’ll walk out onto  Rue Porte de Laure . Continue walking along until you reach the imposing  Roman Arena . Built in 90 AD, the amphitheatre was capable of seating over 20,000 spectators. People would come from far and wide to watch chariot races and bloody hand-to-hand battles. Unlike the  Colosseum  in  Rome , this amphitheatre is still used for concerts and festivals to this very day.

Vincent went to many bullfights in his time in Arles. He wrote to his friend: 

Have seen bullfights in the arenas. The crowd was magnificent, great multicoloured crowds. One on top of the other on 2, three tiers, with the effect of sun and shade and the shadow cast by the immense circle. Van Gogh

Van Gogh painted a scene in 1888 entitled  Arena in Arles . The painting is more focused on the spectators than the action or environment. It is a rough and tumble painting. Quick brush strokes and unfinished shapes are obscured in the background. The speed of the painting reflects the voracious atmosphere of the bullfights. A small bull can be seen off in the distance. Spectators are excitedly turning to chat with their neighbours and cheering for their favourite fighters.

This jittery motion used throughout the painting was a technique that Van Gogh perfected under Gauguin’s influence. His paintings of dance halls also had the same, almost unfinished approach. This technique conveyed to the viewer the idea that some spaces were filled with such powerful energy they simply couldn’t be captured in a moment of stillness.

Rue Voltaire

From the arena, walk north along  Rue Voltaire . Walking down this street is like taking a step back in time. Dozens of vibrant cafes and restaurants pour out onto the street. Dazzling awnings hang off ancient stone buildings. Pastel shutters brighten up the rainiest day. You will see so many little scenes as you walk, which could have stepped right out from one of Van Gogh’s paintings.

Restaurant Carrel

When you reach  Rue Léon Blum , turn left and stop on the corner of  Rue Amédée Pichot . When Van Gogh first moved to Arles, he stayed in a room above the  Restaurant Carrel , owned by Albert Carrel and his wife. Vincent wrote to his brother Theo when he arrived in Arles:

At times it seems to me that my blood is more or less ready to start circulating again, which wasn’t the case lately in Paris, I really couldn’t stand it anymore. Van Gogh

Shortly after arriving in Arles, the lack of creativity he experienced in Paris disappeared. With his creative spark alight once more, he painted  View of a Butcher’s Shop . One can imagine that this butcher shop perhaps was painted from the very room he stayed in. Walking up and down this otherwise ubiquitous street gives you a sense of the area Vincent first called home in Arles.

But Van Gogh didn’t live on this street for long as he often had mighty disagreements with his landlord. While he might not have loved his landlord, he did love the neighbourhood. It wouldn’t be long until Van Gogh would soon move into his iconic  Yellow House , which was just up the street.

As you near the end of the Street,  Rue Voltaire  turns into  Rue de less Cavalerie . You will pass through the two giant aged guard towers. These towers are surrounded on either side by the ancient city walls.

Yellow House

Across the roundabout, at the corner of Rue Georges Tinarage and Avenue de Stalingrad, is a simple restaurant. But this was once where you would have found Van Gogh’s beloved home. The same one featured in his painting  The Yellow House . 

The original house had four rooms and a small studio. Vincent painted the entire building bright, sunflower yellow. In the painting, you can see a train rushing by in the distance. These trains were Vincent’s way into the countryside, his beloved muse. More than any woman. He loved the city, but the wild sunflower fields, blossoming fruit trees, charming peasants and golden wheat fields were where his brush came alive.

Nuit étoilée sure le Rhône

Turning left, make your way towards the  Rhone River.  Here you’ll find the scene from painting  Nuit étoilée sure le Rhône . Don’t get this mixed up with  Starry Night , although they are both very similar and show Van Gogh’s obsession with capturing night effects. In a letter he wrote to his brother Theo, he said:

Often it seems to me the night is even more richly coloured than the day. Van Gogh

Nuit étoilée sure le Rhône  is an explosion of blue; Prussian blue, ultramarine and cobalt. Each one of these colours are contrasted with intense orange and yellow. The firery colours representing the gas lights reflecting in the water. A man and his wife walk along the shore away three boats, bobbing in the water. Whereas  Starry Night  is a dreamlike fury of brush strokes,  Nuit étoilée sure le Rhône  is a much calmer scene. The brush strokes are evenly spaced, and even the lights on the water are still. Not a single ripple seems to disturb them.

Musée Réattu

Continue walking down the water’s edge. The fantastic pedestrian promenade is ideal for taking in all the sights along the river. After about five minutes, you’ll reach the  Musée Réattu.  When Van Gogh lived in Arles the museum was a place he hated. He is quoted as saying:

The women are beautiful here, it’s no joke — on the other hand, the Arles museum is dreadful and a joke. Van Gogh

Van Gogh was very judgmental of other artists. Perhaps out of jealousy of those who seemed to manage to make the kind of living, he would never. During his lifetime, he only sold one painting. He couldn’t understand how people could see the greatest in these artists and not himself.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Musée Réattu (@musee.reattu)

Vincent van Gogh Foundation Arles

As a cosmic coincidence, the  Vincent van Gogh Foundation in Arles  is located only a few minutes south of the  Musée Réattu . In 1983, Yolande Clergue founded the  Association for the Creation of the Foundation Van Gogh . He was a long-time resident of Arles and believed there should be an institute to study and educate people on Van Gogh’s influence on modern artists in Provence. In 2010, the city of Arles gave the historic  Hôtel Léautaud de Donines  to the institute. It was renovated to become an educational space.

The museum features a large collection of Van Gogh’s letters and perhaps one or two original Van Gogh paintings. Don’t come here expecting to see those famous works of art. The museum is meant to highlight modern artists influenced by Van Gogh and the city of Arles.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katrina Burton (@treeburton)

Place du Forum

Walking along Rue du Dr Fanton and turning down Rue de la Place , you will come up the Place du Forum . The Place du Forum was once the historic city centre during the Roman ages. You can still see one of the ancient columns embedded into the side of the Nord-Pinus Grand Hotel .

Vincent’s fixation on the appearance of the world at night continues and is highlighted in Café Terrace at Night . He said in a letter:

In the past, they used to draw, and paint the picture from the drawing in the daytime. But I find that it suits me to paint the thing straight away. It’s quite true that I may take a blue for green in the dark, a blue lilac with a pink lilac since you can’t make out the nature of the tone. But it’s the only way of getting away from the conventional black night with a poor, pallid and whitish light, while in fact, a mere candle by itself gives us the richest yellows and oranges. Van Gogh

Le Café Van Gogh

Despite Vincent’s lack of popularity in his lifetime,  Van Gogh  is big business these days.  Le Café Van Gogh  is a recreation of the original cafe from the painting. Although it’s not the authentic spots from the painting, it has been done up to look as much like the real thing as possible. While the square is pretty busy and expensive, it is also a stunning place to sit with a coffee and enjoy the scenery. 

Old Arles Hospital

Walk south from the forum until you reach the  Old Arles Hospital . One evening, after Gauguin had made it clear to Vincent that he had made plans to leave, Van Gogh returned home alone. Suffering from hearing voices, especially when left alone, Van Gogh was tormented. In a fit of madness, he cut off his ear. Perhaps as a means to cut out the noise of the voices. Van Gogh bandaged the wound and wrapped the ear in the paper. He delivered it to a cleaning woman who worked at a local brothel that Gaugin and Van Gogh frequented together.

Van Gogh was found unconscious by a policeman and taken directly to the Old Arles Hospital the following day.  Félix Rey , a young doctor still in training, treated him inside his hospital. Van Gogh was diagnosed with “acute mania with generalized delirium during his time in hospital.” Vincent would go from being semi-lucid to suffering from hallucinations and delusions. His brother Theo came to visit him in hospital despite getting engaged the day previous. Nothing would keep Theo from being by Vincent’s side.

Hospital in Arles

Dr. Rey  felt sorry for Vincent. He would allow Vincent into the courtyard to paint on his more lucid days. And paint he did. Even today, this courtyard manages to bring a sense of peace to even the most scattered mind. The golden walls seem to glow in the sunlight. The garden is full of lustrous flowers which burst open in the afternoon. Van Gogh’s painting,  Hospital in Arles,  depicted the courtyard in 1888. Looking at it today, you can barely see the passage of time between the two.

Ward in the Hospital in Arles

He also created two other paintings during his stay in the hospital. One was a gift to Dr. Félix Rey. It was a portrait of the beloved doctor who showed Vincent genuine kindness. The second painting is entitled  Ward in the Hospital in Arles.  The scene is quiet and simple. But Vincent’s slight distortions represent the isolation and confinement while living here. 

Starry Night

In 1889, Van Gogh was committed to the  Saint-Paul de Mausole  asylum in  Saint-Rémy de Provence . From there managed to channel his pain into one of the most impactful paintings,  Starry Night . This painting is all about dreams versus reality. The natural versus the divine. It brings us into the beautiful madness inside Van Gogh’s mind. In his mind, he lived in the stars, beloved and looked up to by everyone on earth. The swirling, fluid paint in the sky contrasts the rigid city landscape below. Like a window into the heavens, a wonderful dream, unlike our structured reality. 

The Bridge of Trinquetaille

Walking back towards the river, walk up the water’s edge. Here you can see the scene from the painting of  The Bridge of Trinquetaille.  Van Gogh was in love with bridges. They are frequently featured in his works. In a letter to his brother, he wrote:

I have a View of the Rhône — the Trinquetaille iron bridge, where the sky and the river are the colour of absinthe — the quays a lilac tone, the people leaning on the parapet almost black, the iron bridge an intense blue — with a bright orange note in the blue background and an intense Veronese green note. One more effort that’s far from finished — but one at least where I’m attempting something more heartbroken and therefore more heartbreaking. Van Gogh

Walk out to the centre of the  Pont de Trinquetaille , where you’ll have a beautiful view across the  Rhone River . Looking out, see if you can spot all those magnificent colours Van Gogh spoke about in his letter. Van Gogh is an artist whose use of colour is unparalleled. He saw the world in a way that many of us simply miss. Take this time to yourself. Put away your phone or camera for the moment and simply look over the horizon.

While Van Gogh’s depression was something he couldn’t overcome, there is no doubt that, at least for a time, Arles gave him a momentary respite from the overwhelming sadness he felt in his soul. And no matter who you are, I hope that visiting Arles brings you the same sense of peace Van Gogh felt when he was here. You may even see a little bit of that magic Van Gogh etched into history. And bring a little bit of that magic home with you too!

Get the Downloadable PDF of the Van Gogh Arles Walking Tour!

« Discover the Ultimate Guide to Savoring the Flavors of La Boqueria Market: A Foodie’s Paradise

Explore the tastes and traditions of kyoto: the best self-guided tour of nishiki market », you may also like.

The Ultimate Guide to the Artistic and Creative Corners of San Angel, Mexico City Walking Tour

Why You NEED to Visit the AMAZING Carrières de Lumières in Les Baux

Ultimate Guide to the Treasured Thorvaldsen Museum of Sculptures in Copenhagen

21 comments.

[email protected]

Hi Laura, I liked your article on Arles a lot! There’s one little thing that needs fixing though; van Gogh was born in Zundert which is in the Netherlands, not Belgium, and which is the reason why he is Dutch. People who are born in the Netherlands are Dutch

Wow, nice catch! Totally a mixup for me there. Thanks Michelle 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the article.

Hey!! Really loved your article 🙂 I am a big fan of Van Goght and really look forward to visit Arle’s on April 2019 to do this lovely tour myself. I kindly wanted to ask you , in your opinion, how many days this tour in Arle’s should last to properly enjoy the experience. Many thanks again for your article.

Hi Andrea! Glad to hear you’re such a fan! April will be such a beautiful time to visit, all those awesome spring flowers in bloom. I think 2 full days should be more than enough. I think most people could do it in one long day but if you’re a big fan you’d wanna take your time and not rush through it. Plus it gives you can option if one of the days are rained out. If you’re a big Van Gogh fan, I’d suggest staying at Laubergine Rouge. They have a Van Gough themed room which you’ll love!

Laura- Did you do the walking tour on your own? Or did you hire a company? If so, would you mind sharing their name? We will be visiting Arles next fall and I’ll love to schedule a walking tour like you described.

We did the walking tour all on our own! Just followed pretty much what I’ve laid out here. It’s such a wonderful city to explore on foot! Don’t be afraid to poke your head around hidden corners, you’ll never know what surprising secrets you’ll discover!

Laura – Great article and very informative. I am going there shortly and you have given an excellent idea of what’s there.

Thanks Keith! Arles is such a great city to explore on foot, you’ll have a great time following this as well as discovering new things for yourself! Let me know what you loved most!

Francesca M

I feel like I traveled there myself through this blog post. Thank you.

Thanks, Francesca! Hope you have an amazing time, it really is such a unique and beautiful place!

My husband & I are planning a cruise that stops for the day in Marseille. We would like to take the walking tour of Arles as you’ve described (it sounds outstanding!). Generally, how long is the tour if you enjoy it at a comfortable pace? Is the weather pleasant in early September? ( [email protected] )

Hi Linda! So excited to hear about your trip plans, Septemeber is a great time to visit as it’s when the high summer heat starts to reduce but it’s still going to be nice and warm. I would give yourself at least 4-5 hours to soak it all in. The town is pretty small but it’s just nice to go at a leisurely pace to really study the intricacies of the environment and architecture. There’s a train from Marseille direct to Arles which should take a little less than an hour so you could early go there in the morning, enjoy some lunch and be back in Marseille for a late dinner. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions 🙂

Do you offer a PDF of your tour? I would like a hard copy but don’t see a link. It sounds wonderful. Thanks

Hi Betty, I don’t have one available on the site but I can easily email you one 🙂

Hi, Really enjoyed your information on the walking tour. Would you send me a hard copy of this tour? Please tell us where we start the tour. We are taking a Viking River cruise in May where we will be stopping in Arles for a day. Really looking forward to taking this walking tour. Thank you, Susan

Thanks so much Susan! I’ve send you an email to follow up 🙂 Cheers, Laura

albert tecci

Hi we are planning a trip Sept 2021 and Arles and VH are our favorites. This is so valuable to us. And, please can we have a hard copy also.

Thank you so much Albert and Cheryl

laura.f.whelan

Thanks so much, Albert and Cheryl! You will have a wonderful time in Arles, a great place to visit in the fall! Let me know if you would like me to send you a PDF to your email address of the post and then you should be able to print that off for your hard copy. Unfortunately, I do not have buyable physical versions of the posts yet but the PDF printable version should work just fine.

Blythe Hughes

Hi Laura – I would love to have a pdf of your walking tour of Arles. I’ll be visiting in May and have been looking for something just like this! Can you please email me a copy?

Hi Blythe, Thanks for your lovely comment! May is such a wonderful time of year to visit Provence. If you’re looking for a downloadable PDF you can get it here: https://thecreativeadventurer.com/product/self-guided-walking-tour-of-arles-downloadable-pdf/ Cheers, Laura

Hello- please disregard my original message- I was able to download the document. Appreciate all do! S

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Copyright @ 2023 The Creative Adventurer | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy

Destination Arles: must-see art and culture spots while on pilgrimage to the new LUMA creative campus

From roman architecture to medieval streets that inspired van gogh, the historic city in the south of france is becoming a go-to destination.

A cafe in Arles. Photo: robertharding / Alamy Stock Photo A cafe in Arles. Photo: robertharding / Alamy Stock Photo

Roman and medieval architecture, fine museums and streets filled with colourful buildings admired and captured by Vincent Van Gogh make this historic city in the south of France a go-to destination for art and culture lovers. Here we highlight what to see next time you find yourself in and around Arles.

• Read more about the opening of LUMA Arles here as well as our interview with architect Frank Gehry

An aerial view of the Roman Amphitheatre in Arles, France Courtesy of J et G-Vlassis / Arles Camargue Tourisme Officiel

Explore the city’s Roman ruins

The Roman history of Arles harks back to 46BC, when Julius Caesar established a colony there. The town has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1981 and boasts many ancient ruins, including a Roman theatre, the baths of Constantine and a cryptoporticus (subterranean vaulted galleries). Just north of the town are the Roman Barbegal aqueduct and mills. But Arles’s most prominent example of Roman architecture is its impressive amphitheatre, which in its heyday could accommodate up to 21,000 spectators to its gladiatorial combats. In the 19th century, the amphitheatre once again began to stage competitive events—this time, bullfighting. Indeed, the site is often referred to today as “ les arènes ” (the arena) and bullfighting still takes place there.

In recent decades, the amphitheatre has hosted projections during the Rencontres d’Arles photography festival as well as contemporary art exhibitions such as the LUMA Foundation’s show To the Moon via the Beach (2012), which featured site-specific projects by artists including Pierre Huyghe, Lili Reynaud-Dewar, Anri Sala and Elvire Bonduelle that unfolded in the sand-filled arena, dotted with Daniel Buren’s flags, and its passages.

Meanwhile, the Musée Départemental Arles Antique offers visitors insight into the commercial importance of Arles during the Roman Empire when goods from the Mediterranean and beyond travelled up the river Rhône. Some of the museum’s exhibits were dredged up from the Rhône, such as a marble bust presumed to be of Caesar that was salvaged in 2007. An enlarged, red version of the bust, realised with a 3D scan, is displayed in the Hortus garden. A.S.

A photograph by Stephan Gladieu from his series of portraits of North Korean citizens © Stephan Gladieu. Courtesy of School Gallery / Olivier Castaing

Focus in on photography at Les Rencontres d’Arles

Most summers, the sleepy streets of Arles transform themselves into the improvisational exhibition spaces of the most storied photography festival in the world. Since its first edition, in the summer of 1970, Les Rencontres d’Arles has been loved for its ability to weave photography into the fabric of the city. Visitors can get lost in its maze of streets, and come across a fantastic show in a church, a garage or a living room—and have a glass of rosé thrust into your hand.

Rencontres d’Arles did not take place in 2020; it was the first time an edition was missed since its inception. Now, in 2021, and with Covid-19 still disrupting travel and gatherings, the festival is pressing ahead with this edition titled Summer of Fireflies , which is due to open in July.

The festival is being headlined by new work from the French photographer Stephan Gladieu, who travelled to North Korea to take posed portraits of the country’s citizens. Also on show is a group exhibitions exploring masculinity and the new Black vanguard, as well as solo shows of new work by the Emirati photographer Farah Al Qasimi, the Singaporean photographer Sim Chi Yin, the South African photographers Lebogang Tlhako and Pieter Hugo, and the 97-year-old French humanist photographer Sabine Weiss.

The five former industrial buildings surrounding LUMA Arles, revitalised in monumental fashion by the US architect Annabelle Selldorf, are also hosting shows and from these spaces the festival will pour into the streets of Arles, once again turning this bucolic Roman town into a labyrinthine gallery of photographic discovery. T.S.

• Les Rencontres d’Arles, various venues, 4 July-26 September

Vincent van Gogh’s Dandelions (spring 1889) is included with works by Laura Owens in a new show at the Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles Courtesy of the Kunst Museum Winterthur

Step into Vincent van Gogh’s Provençal playground

Although Vincent van Gogh created his greatest paintings in Arles, not a single one has remained in the city. Now his pictures are finally returning to Provence, thanks to an initiative by the Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles.

Every summer the art centre borrows a few pictures by Van Gogh, which are hung alongside works by contemporary artists. Although the foundation honours the Dutch master, the venue is an exhibition centre and not a museum. It is very much focused on the art of today, under its artistic director Bice Curiger and president Maja Hoffmann.

This summer, its major exhibition is devoted to the US painter Laura Owens. It includes new works, vast in scale, that are inspired by seven Van Gogh paintings being lent to the centre. These include Dandelions (1889) and Hospital at Saint-Rémy (1889), with the latter being from the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, where Owens lives.

For Van Gogh aficionados, a visit to Arles with its largely pedestrianised historic centre is a treat. Among the places painted by the artist that can be seen are the Roman arena; the café in Place du Forum; the former hospital where Van Gogh was treated after mutilating his ear; Place Lamartine (site of the Yellow House, bombed in 1944); the avenue of ancient tombs (Les Alyscamps); and views of the Rhône. M.B.

• Laura Owens & Vincent van Gogh, Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles, until 31 October

• Martin Bailey’s book on Arles, Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence, is published by Frances Lincoln in paperback on 6 July

The gift shop at the Mo.Co. Montpellier Contemporain Photo: Brice Pelleschi - MO.CO. Montpellier Contemporain

Art destinations to explore around Arles

In recent years Montpellier, about an hour’s drive west of Arles, has become an international art destination with the launch of Mo.Co. Montpellier Contemporain, a citywide cultural institution encompassing two exhibition venues and an art school. The main exhibition space is housed in the 18th-century Hôtel des Collections, which hosts displays of private and public collections. Notable permanent art installations include Loris Gréaud’s Idle Mode, a unique neon suspension light across the ceiling of the Hôtel des Collections bar, which, say gallery officials, “takes its cue from the crumpled plan of the building”.

The atrium at Collection Lambert Photo: Berger&Berger

The Collection Lambert in Avignon, 40km north of Arles, is an essential stop on any art itinerary around Provence. The museum complex, home to the former dealer Yvon Lambert’s 556-strong blue-chip contemporary art collection, opened in 2000 and expanded to the neighbouring Hôtel de Montfaucon 15 years later. The collection includes more than 30 works by Cy Twombly, and 35 sculptures, works on paper and wall drawings by Sol LeWitt. “Since the 1990s, videos, installations and paintings have made up most of [Lambert’s] purchases. In this way, the collection has continued to grow and maintain its focus on young, forward-looking artists,” say collection officials.

The Richard Rodgers pavilion at Chateau la Coste, Provence © Stéphane ABOUDARAM | WE ARE CONTENT(S)

Around 15km north of Aix-en-Provence, viniculture and art come together at Château La Coste, where visitors are greeted by Louise Bourgeois’s Crouching Spider (2003) hovering over a shallow pool of water designed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The hotelier Paddy McKillen’s vision for the vast estate includes a series of buildings designed by stellar architects, including a wine storehouse by Jean Nouvel, a pavilion by Frank Gehry and a gallery designed by Renzo Piano. The latest on-site addition is the Richard Rogers Drawing Gallery, a 120 sq. m space that cantilevers off a hillside among trees above a historic Roman track.

Victor Vasarely's Sculpture P&T (1978) © Christophe Goussard

Further east, another vast sculpture park is nestled in the 1,000-hectare vineyard estate at the Commanderie de Peyrassol, Flassans-sur-Issole, cultivated by Philippe Austruy, who made his fortune in private healthcare. The sprawling site, around an hour’s drive from Aix-en-Provence, is dotted with more than 100 works by high-profile artists such as Ugo Rondinone, Lee Ufan, Victor Vasarely, Gavin Turk and Joana Vasconcelos. New installations include Arborexence (2021) by Loris Cecchini and Sulky (2020) by Bertrand Lavier. G.H.

You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.

le premier mois sans engagement

• Opinions et débats
• Immigration
• Dossiers politique
• Dossiers famille et éducation
• Voir les dossiers France
• International
• Moyen-Orient
• Voir les dossiers International
• Catholicisme
• Catholicisme France
• Catholicisme Monde
• Le Collège des cardinaux
• La Documentation catholique
• Protestantisme
• Dossiers spiritualité
• Lexique religieux
• Voir les dossiers Religion
• Économie française
• Économie internationale
• Entreprises
• Média et presse
• Économie solidaire
• Voir les dossiers Économie
• Programme et critiques TV
• Art et expositions
• Livres et idées
• Voir les dossiers Culture
• COP28 2023 (Dubaï)
• Biodiversité
• Voir les dossiers Planète
• Alimentation et santé
• Écologie et santé
• Voir les dossiers Santé
• Art de vivre
• Recettes de cuisine
• Voir les dossiers Art de vivre
• Jeux Olympiques Paris 2024
• Voir les dossiers Sport
• Dernières infos AFP
• Newsletters
• Lire le Journal
• La Croix l’Hebdo
• Mots Croisés
• La Croix International
• Librairie La Croix

Arles, la nouvelle partition du festival Les Suds

À l’heure de la crise sanitaire, le festival dédié aux musiques du monde se tient jusqu’au 18 juillet. Il a adapté sa programmation sans renoncer à son ouverture internationale.

• Robert Migliorini, envoyé spécial à Arles ,
• le 14/07/2021 à 19:45
• Modifié le 14/07/2021 à 19:46

Lecture en 2 min.

Soirée Suds au Théâtre Antique d'Arles.

FLORENT_GARDIN

• Commenter Réagir
• Envoyer par mail Envoyer
• Partager sur Facebook Partager
• Partager sur Twitter Twitter

Un regard sur la météo encore capricieuse de ce début juillet et un suivi régulier et strict au jour le jour des mesures sanitaires : le quotidien de Stéphane Krasniewski n’est pas au confinement ni à la mélancolie. Le directeur du festival Les Suds apparaissait plutôt serein à la veille du lancement de la 26e édition de ce rendez-vous des musiques du monde où s’affichent 60 concerts et rencontres musicales et 41 stages (instruments, danses…). La billetterie tient son cap, les artistes ont répondu à l’appel et les 120 bénévoles sont à pied d’œuvre. De fait, Stéphane Krasniewski assure qu’il n’a jamais douté de la tenue des Suds cet été si particulier.

« Repenser » le festival

Et pourtant rien n’était tout à fait gagné il y a encore quelques mois. L’édition 2020 avait dû se tenir sur un format réduit, évitant l’annulation pure et simple. L’occasion de mener à bien de premières innovations comme le lancement de stages en lignes disponibles sur Internet. De ces circonstances particulières s’est confirmée l’intuition que le moment était venu de repenser un festival qui semblait sur des rails depuis sa création.

« Nous avons élaboré maints scénarios au fil des semaines. Au final, Les Suds ont démontré leur caractère de manifestation « résiliente », capable de rebonds » partage le meneur d’équipe, détaillant aujourd’hui les atouts de cette étape, au départ vécue comme une contrainte. Adaptation a été le mot-clé de cette transition. Au niveau des lieux tout d’abord. Installés en plein air dans une cité patrimoniale, Les Suds investissent sur six jours des espaces chargés d’histoire : du célèbre théâtre antique pour les soirées, au site des Alycamps (Champs-Élysées), nouvellement dédié aux moments précieux. La cour du musée Arlaten entièrement rénové s’ajoute désormais à la liste des scènes. De même que le musée départemental Arles antique, de retour dans les propositions, après quelques années de pause. Sans oublier les places de la cité. En revanche, les nocturnes dédiées aux musiques électros, les nuits des forges, ont été supprimées de cette édition 2021.

D’Arménie au Brésil…

Du côté de la programmation, l’équipe a pu mesurer les ressources de la diaspora artistique internationale, dont nombre de membres résident en France et dans l’espace Schengen. Ce mardi 13 juillet, la grande scène du théâtre antique a été marquée par l’ensemble de musiques arméniennes Ladaniva, basé à Lille. Cette première partie a été suivie de la brésilienne Flavia Coelho, installée en France, au répertoire solaire et engagé. Une artiste malienne, elle, n’a pu hélas faire le voyage, sa tournée en Europe étant annulée.

Une soirée inaugurée pour les festivaliers d’un soir (dont 60 % viennent de la grande région) par des dispositifs exigeants : présentation d’un passe sanitaire, carte d’identité exigée, masque de rigueur. Les jauges, en revanche, n’ont pas été remises en question.

D’autres étapes devraient suivre. « Nous maintenons notre double appartenance » rappelle le directeur des Suds : l’ouverture à l’international et la convivialité, chère à une cité vivant au rythme de la féria populaire. À Arles, où l’offre culturelle se déploie notamment autour des pôles de la photo et de l’édition, tandis que la fondation Luma pour l’art contemporain - avec sa tour conçue par l’architecte Frank Gehry - vient d’ouvrir au public, Les Suds manifestent et confirment, eux aussi, leur vitalité.

--------------------------

Du romain au roman, une expo à venir

Il y a quarante ans, huit sites romains et romans d’Arles étaient inscrits par l’Unesco au patrimoine mondial. Une exposition est annoncée dans le cloître Saint Trophime et aux Alyscamps, d’octobre 2021 à juin 2022, pour marquer cet anniversaire et célébrer les racines historiques du patrimoine de la cité célèbre depuis l’Antiquité.

Rens. suds-arles.com

• festival de musique

Vous devez être connecté afin de pouvoir poster un commentaire

Déjà inscrit sur la Croix ?

Pas encore abonné ?

• Le journal papier et l’Hebdo en version numérique
• Les 3 newsletters quotidiennes « L’essentiel »
• Les newsletters thématiques
• L’accès aux archives

• Européennes 2024 : la mobilisation pour la Palestine devient un enjeu de la campagne
• PODCAST. Un an à la maison de retraite, avec la photographe Florence Brochoire
• Guerre à Gaza : la police évacue les manifestants propalestiniens de la Sorbonne
• Colombe, sympathisante RN, va pouvoir redevenir bénévole aux Restos du cœur
• Guerre Israël-Hamas : reprise des négociations, frappes à Rafah... Le bilan du 215e jour
• Guerre en Ukraine, jour 805 : ce qu’il faut retenir de la journée du mercredi 8 mai
• Au Japon, avec les enfants libres de Mamenoki
• Présidentielle au Mexique : la politique sociale de la gauche fait recette
• Discriminations contre les musulmans : l’appel de la Grande Mosquée de Paris au gouvernement
• Notre-Dame de Paris : un pèlerinage national pour fêter sa réouverture prochaine
• Qui sont les bienheureux martyrs d’Algérie, fêtés le 8 mai ?
• « J’aimerais l’interviewer au Paradis » : Bernard Pivot et son rapport à Dieu
• Énergie : grâce aux Amep, ils font don de leur électricité aux plus démunis
• EPR de Flamanville : l’Autorité de sûreté nucléaire autorise sa mise en service
• SNCF : remercié, le PDG Jean-Pierre Farandou défend son bilan
• SNCF : le PDG Jean-Pierre Farandou sera remplacé après les Jeux olympiques

L’actu à ne pas manquer

• Actualité politique
• Gouvernement Attal
• Faits divers
• Procès et affaire judiciaire
• Loi, projet de loi et réforme
• Attentat en France
• Baccalauréat 2024
• Guerre en Ukraine
• Attentat dans le monde
• Guerre, crise et conflit
• Conflit israélo-palestinien
• Conflit du Haut-Karabakh
• Géopolitique
• Élections européennes 2024
• Élection présidentielle américaine 2024
• Tension Chine - États-Unis
• Union européenne (UE)
• Organismes internationaux
• Personnalité politique
• Pape François
• Vatican et Curie romaine
• Synode sur la synodalité (2021/2024)
• Santé du pape
• Démission du pape
• Conclave (élection du pape)
• Fête religieuse catholique 2024
• Glossaire mots religieux
• Sacrement catholique
• Emploi et travail
• Conjoncture (entreprise)
• Consommation
• Pouvoir d’achat
• Biocarburant
• Épargne et placement
• Impôt sur le revenu 2024
• Grève en France
• Crise économique et sociale
• Transition énergétique
• Réchauffement et changement climatique
• Sources d'énergie
• Ouragan, cyclone et typhon
• Incendies de forêt
• Énergies renouvelables
• COP - Conférence climats
• Catastrophe et accident nucléaire
• Découverte et exploration de l'Espace
• Coronavirus (covid-19)
• Vaccin (vaccination)
• Épidémie et pandémie
• Drogue et addiction
• Scandale alimentaire et sanitaire
• Perturbateur endocrinien
• Corps humain
• PMA (procréation médicalement assistée)
• Livre, roman et BD
• Critique ciné, film et documentaire
• Prix littéraires 2024
• Festival BD d'Angoulême 2024 (FIBD)
• Oscars 2024
• César du cinéma 2024
• Festival de Cannes 2024
• Festival d’Avignon 2024
• Sortie culturelle en famille
• Personnalité culturelle
• Mort et funérailles de personnalité
• Grands dossiers culture
• Conseils de jardinage
• Retraite spirituelle
• Pèlerinage à Lourdes 2024
• Pèlerinage chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle
• Série et reportage
• Idées cadeaux de Noël 2024
• Service client
• Courrier des lecteurs
• Résilier votre abonnement
• L'équipe
• Espace Presse
• Découvrir LA CROIX numérique
• Faire un don
• Inscription à la newsletter
• Mots croisés gratuits en ligne
• La Croix Español
• La Croix Africa
• BAYARD BELGIQUE
• BAYARD JEUNESSE
• EDITIONS BAYARD
• Groupe Bayard
• MILAN PRESSE
• Librairie Bayard
• NOTRE FAMILLE
• NOTRE TEMPS
• EVEILALAFOI.FR
• LE MONDE DE LA BIBLE
• POINTS DE REPÈRE
• PRIONS EN EGLISE
• Chantons en eglise

Guided tours

Want to discover LUMA in the best conditions? Follow the guide!

Interested in a group tour?

To find all the information about it, go to our page dedicated to group visits .

Whether you want to learn more about the exhibitions, the landscaped park, the architecture of The Tower or explore it with your family through games... There are guided tours for all tastes and interests!

Family visit

Visite ludique : Les petits explorateurs de La Tour (in French only)

The Tower  becomes, for the duration of a visit, a territory of adventure to be explored with the family. Children and adults are invited, through a playful itinerary and a series of activities, to meet the architect, the designer and the artist, and thus discover an original architecture inspired by the landscapes of Arles and surprising works of art.

Visit offered in French (including timed ticket to enter The Tower).

Language: French Recommended age:  6 - 12 years Duration:  1h30 Prices:  €10 full price / €5 per additional child or adult

Atelier gourmand: Monstermosa (in French only)

Dates: Saturday April 20, Wednesday April 24, Saturday April 27, Wednesday May 1st, Sunday May 5, Thursday May 8, Saturday May 11

Early spring is an opportunity to invite children and adults to discover a work full of colors and materials: MEMORY by Kerstin Brätsch. The Café du Parc becomes a place to explore, where funny little monsters adorn the walls. Then, a creative workshop will allow everyone to learn about mosaic and stucco marmo. Finally, a gourmet snack composed of local products will be shared.

Suitable for children from 6 to 12 years old

Language of the guided tour:  French Duration:  2h Time: from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Meeting point:  Entrance of The Tower, 35 avenue Victor Hugo, 13200 Arles Prices:  19€ valid for the first adult and the first child, 9€ per additional adult or child

Architectural tours

The Tower: an artistic and architectural journey 

On Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. On Saturdays at 02:30 p.m.

During this guided tour you will be introduced to the LUMA Arles project, and the architecture of  The Tower  imagined by Frank Gehry. Throughout your journey through The Tower, you will discover the original artistic projects and design research works presented in this extraordinary building. Visit available in French and in English (including timed ticket to enter The Tower) Duration:  1h30 Prices:  €12 full price / €8 reduced price 

Parcours-découverte (in French only) Design et innovation dans la biorégion d'Arles - Camargue

This visit presents the research and applications of Atelier LUMA, a biodesign laboratory located in Le Magasin Electrique at the Parc des Ateliers. The teams have developed, prototyped and produced a complete range of equipment and materials that implement the research conducted for several years to create sustainable and local solutions. Exploring different spaces, this route allows you to discover several implementations distributed throughout the Parc des Ateliers. Visit available in French (including timed ticket to enter The Tower) Duration:  1h30 Prices:  €12 full price / €8 reduced price 

Exhibitions tour

Une heure, une expo (in French only)

For an hour, the mediators of LUMA Arles invite you to (re)discover an exhibition from the program. The exchange then continues over a drink in one of the  Parc des Ateliers establishments . Program of guided tours:   Hans-Ulrich Obrist Archive- Chapter 3 : Agnès Varda May 3 May 10 May 17 May 24 Constellation - Diane Arbus April 5  April 12 April 19 April 26

Visit offered in French (including timed ticket to enter The Tower). Duration:  1h30 Prices:  €12 full price / €8 reduced price

Already have a token ? Click here to connect with it.

Please enter yout email adress.

Visit Arles: Things to do in Arles, France in 1 day

Are you going to visit Arles this year ? Bravo! If you only have one day to visit this lovely city, Winalist will help you pick the best things to do in Arles, France in a short time frame.

Table of Contents

Nestled between Nîmes and Avignon in the Camargue, Arles is a must-see city if you’re spending time in Provence. Be prepared for an incredible journey through two thousand five hundred years of history; marvel at its numerous listed monuments from antiquity to Roman times, including emblematic places such as the Arena of Arles.

Are you intrigued by Provençal landscapes and wish to explore the city in 1 or 2 days? Look no further! Our guide offers all the specifics on key sites of interest that are must-sees for curious travelers. We have everything planned out, so come discover what this beautiful city has to offer.

Winalist gives you access to the best tourist activities in the vineyards of Provence .

Where is Arles in France?

Arles, France is located in the south of the country, on the Rhône River delta. It’s a charming and vibrant city that still retains its ancient Roman roots in its streets and architecture.

Arles is close to some other popular French cities like Avignon , Marseille , and Montpellier , making it a great place for day trips or weekend getaways.

The town also has plenty to offer in terms of sightseeing attractions, from the Roman ruins to its historical center filled with ancient churches and monuments. With so much to see and do near Arles, it’s no surprise that this destination is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination.

Unmissable sights to see with 1 day in Arles

Meet in the city center of Arles, and more precisely Place de la République. This former royal square is the heart of the old quarter of Arles, with its colorful facades all along the narrow streets to explore the city.

Monuments built at different times rub shoulders: among them you will notice the town hall (late 17th century), the obelisk (Antiquity), the Clock Tower or the post office (19th century).

Saint-Trophime Cathedral

Famous for its Aubusson tapestries, the Saint-Trophime cathedral is the first building that catches the eye on the Place de la République. Some describe it as one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the South of France.

The architectural richness it has, both on the facade and inside, has a lot to do with it. The wall sculptures are impressive, even for regulars visiting churches and cathedrals.

If you want to learn more about the significance of the architectural details and the representations of the carvings and stained glass, guided tours are provided.

Arles Arena

This amphitheater is a vestige of the glorious Roman era, built in 80 AD. In other words, it is a veritable institution and even a symbol of Arles. Built on the models of the Colosseum in Rome, the arenas are an ancient place of spectacle where gladiators clashed until the end of the Roman Empire.

Today it is the most visited monument in the city, which takes care of it. Indeed, more than 25 million euros have been used to restore the arenas over ten years. Shows are always organized there, such as bullfights during the Feria d’Arles. Sometimes the arenas are transformed into a stage and host theatrical or musical performances.

The arena is part of the DNA of Arles. It is a unique, precious heritage, which teaches all its visitors a great moment in history.

The ancient theater

According to specialists, it is one of the first stone theaters built in ancient times. Able to accommodate up to 10,000 people, the theater was discovered in 1828. Since 1981, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

We can now visit it, and attend shows and festivals organized most of the time between June and September. As it is located near the arena, it is possible to buy tickets combining visits to these two monuments. However, it is not necessary to pay to visit it, since this open-air theater can be admired from the outside.

The Baths of Constantine

Located on the banks of the Rhône, near the Quai Marx-Dormoy, you can access them by rue du Grand-Prieuré to the west of the building.

A characteristic expression of Roman civilization, the baths were one of the most widespread public places at that time. In addition to their hygienic function, the thermal baths also had a strong social role.

The rehabilitation of the baths of Constantine dates from the end of the 19th century. The visit to the parts open to the public is quite short, and teaches you a lot about the ingenious systems that allowed the Romans to circulate heat and water at the time. Although the building is considered a “ruin”, it has still retained its charm thanks to the old stones that compose it.

Van Gogh Circuit Walk

Art and exhibition lovers, this place is made for you! The “Van Gogh walk” starting from the Tourist Office takes you in the footsteps of the famous painter. It’s a completely different way of visiting Arles, with the eyes of the artist in a way.

You will stroll through the different places where Van Gogh lived, the places he painted, and better understand why his creativity was so prolific. More than 300 canvases in 15 months would have been painted by Van Gogh during his visit to Arles.

Even without specific knowledge, we recommend this activity. It gives you a different view of the city, while allowing you to see that some places look identical compared to the paintings, while others have changed a lot.

Visit the surroundings of Arles: the vineyards of Provence

Want to venture around Arles to discover Provence ? Winalist lists the best wine tourism activities in the Arles region. The concept is simple: discover the landscapes and the Provençal terroir while enjoying the anecdotes and stories told by your hosts.

Stock up on memories and flavours: our partners will take you on a tour of the most beautiful villages and wine estates in the region, while offering you several tastings and meals typical of the South.

Domaine des Rosemary in Domazan

Two brothers, heirs to four generations of winegrowers, take care of an area of around thirty hectares in Domazan, in the south of the Côtes du Rhône in the Gard. They welcome you as a couple or with friends to teach you the deep links between the terroir and wine as well as cultivation with respect for fruit and traditions.

Certified for many years by the “High Environmental Value” label, the Domaine des Romarins has decided to go further by starting a conversion to organic farming. Beautiful oenological discoveries await you.

With a walk in the vineyards or a tasting at the Domaine des Romarins , you will have enough to fill your day of getaway in the surroundings of Arles.

What to do in Arles? Here are the best activities and tours

Here is a selection of ideal activities during a stay with family or friends in Arles:

• Visit the Museum of Ancient Arles;
• Go to a festival;
• Take a bike ride in the Camargue Regional Park.

Visit the Museum of Ancient Arles

In view of its modern architecture, one is at first sight far from suspecting the type of works exhibited in this museum. However, the Museum of Ancient Arles located on the Cirque Romain peninsula is the best witness to life in Antiquity in the region.

The incredibly rich collections of Roman remains can take you up to half a day to fully visit. The busts of Caesar or Augustus, as well as a multitude of sarcophagi and numerous mosaics, bring you back to this prosperous period when nothing was good enough to satisfy the emperor.

We recommend hiring a guide or joining a group on a guided tour to benefit from the very professional and educational explanations of the team.

Walk in the Camargue Park

The Camargue Regional Natural Park is located on the shores of the Mediterranean, inside the Rhône delta.

Like the other 56 Regional Natural Parks in France, the Camargue Regional Natural Park is both:

• a rural territory, open and inhabited, with a fragile balance and recognized for its exceptional quality, where nature conservation is a priority;
• an organization vested with missions of general interest: protection and management of the natural and cultural heritage, regional planning, economic and social development;

Your visit may be made up of walks or horseback rides interspersed with a few visits to museums and protected natural areas. Resting on the beaches, between the sea and the ponds, is of course highly recommended!

Find maps of the Parc de Camargue on the official website.

Participate in summer festivals

Arles is a festive city. You just have to look a little bit at the summer event program to realize this:

• the Festival des Suds invites Sono Mondiale to the heart of the beautiful city of Arles. 200 artists, 60 concerts & musical encounters are organized during the month of July;
• Indian Summer is a festival of creation and an image market, intended for collectors but also for enthusiasts and the curious;
• Photography enthusiasts will prefer to plan their stay during the Rencontres de la Photographie;

During your escapade in Provence, you can therefore take advantage of numerous occasional activities to brighten up your evenings.

Resources, FAQs and Tips

How to get to arles.

The easiest way to get there and explore the surrounding area is by car. Otherwise, the city of Arles is connected by train to Marseille, Montpellier, Toulouse, Nice or Agen without a connection.

How to visit Arles in 1 day?

The essentials to see in order to visit Arles properly are: Place de la République, Saint-Trophime church and cloister, the Roman amphitheater, the ancient theater of Arles, the thermal baths of Constantine, the Arles Antique departmental museum.

Useful addresses and tips

The tourist office is located at 9 Boulevard des Lices. You can get a Pass to visit several monuments and museums, alone or in a group. Otherwise, buy your tickets directly on https://www.arlestourisme.com/fr/

nº1 website in Europe for wine & spirits experiences.

1,200+ wine & spirit producers  from all over the world.

No booking fee.
 Free cancellation.

Other posts you might like...

Last Touring Day in France: Arles, Olives, and an Artist Light Show

Today is our last touring day in France.  We will visit Van Gogh’s Arles, an olive farm, and see an artist’s light show that is touring internationally in its birthplace.  Normally we would take the morning tour and pack in the afternoon, but this time I was really intrigued by the optional afternoon tour so we are adding that one.

This is also our last day with Jeanette as a tour guide (after a day off yesterday).  They are offering a “gentle walkers” group and Boris is going to do that, but he is fine with me going with Jeanette instead.  Boris and I rode in the same bus to Arles.  One of the city’s claims to fame is Van Gogh’s tribute to the city in more than 200 paintings.  The city also boasts some wonderful Roman Ruins.  We will tour the ancient, the medieval, and the modern in a city behind gates that date from the 13 th century.

As we left the bus and made our way toward the city, we immediately noticed signs that pinpoint the vantage points Van Gogh used to paint some of this most famous works.  With a marker and a picture of the painting, you can see the current state of these “landmarks”.  Before even passing through the city walls, we stopped at a marker along the river.

Entering through a break in the city walls, we spotted a mural adorning a building in the middle of the city’s first major intersection.  A local artist had offered the mural to the city, but was refused.  When the strategically positioned building came on the market, the artist’s son purchased the building and installed the mural making sure all that entered saw his father’s work and “thumbing his nose” at the city fathers who had refused the gift.

Coming to a popular square, Jeanette pointed out that many of the cities in France are strongly aligned with certain political parties, but that the affiliation varies widely even among nearby towns.  Arles’ Communist Party dominated signage on this square.  The city’s popular and highly progressive mayor was affiliated with the party, although he was currently not in office.

Leaving the square, we walked down an unassuming street that dead-ended at a magnificent arena, reminiscent of the Colosseum in Rome.  The gates were closed, but tours are available.  The structure is still used; during this time of year bull flights are held in the arena.  There are a variety of competitions.  One is a coming-of-age ritual where young men jump over the length of the bull.  Jeanette had witnessed it and said it was very exciting.  There are also “fight to the death” competitions. Interestingly, Van Gogh had painted the arena, but not the picturesque columns or the interior of the structure.  His painting was of the crowds entering the arena through one of the many openings.

Rounding a corner, we found the ruins of a Roman theater that was set up with modern lighting and sound and used for concerts. The seating was intact, as well as some of the columns and stage. There were also pieces of ruins scattered in the surrounding lawn.  We ran into Boris’ tour group.  It was small and he felt like he was getting a lot of personal interaction with an excellent guide.  The cruise director said they were doing fewer and fewer days with the “gentle walking” groups.  I asked if it was because of an increase in the “go active” type touring and she said it was really about the availability of guides to lead the gentle walking groups.

Walking through the city, we saw Roman ruins incorporated into many of the local buildings.  The government buildings and arches were architectural marvels when you consider when they were constructed.  I love the simple preservation of the ancient, medieval, and 17 th , 18 th , and 19th century construction.  On one square we saw a pair of wonderful, intact Roman columns.  The owners on each side argued that the set belonged to them.  The dispute was settled when the governing body stepped in and awarded one to each owner.  Arles is a beautiful city and rich in history and legend. 

We came upon the Hotel Dieu.  If you have been reading the posts in this series, you already know that these facilities were in most cities in France and were where medical services were provided to the poor.  Arles’ Hotel Dieu is where Van Gogh went after he cut off his ear and he spent many months there recovering and painting.  The hospital’s courtyard was a subject of one of his more famous paintings and they have made an effort to preserve the look as it was in Van Gogh’s time.

What a wonderful city to people watch, roam around and look for the perspective of Van Gogh paintings, explore Roman ruins, or just enjoy the architecture.  There was lots of fabulous shopping available in Arles and you could see the group become excited about our free time.  Some of the shops even had those old medal signs used to describe the business in the days before most of the citizens were able to read. From the “picture signs” they knew what kind of business it was.

It was also market day in Arles, so with a warning to stay on the lookout for pickpockets we were encouraged to take a look there as well.  European town markets are always a treat to visit whether you are on the lookout for quality items, local food specialties, cheap goods, or just people watching.  I once had a bag go missing in Italy and I stocked up on cheap clothing at a local market to fill in until my bag arrived.  Most of those items have long since “moved on” but I have one blouse I rediscovered recently and have worn several times this summer.

We ended the formal tour at the city’s gorgeous main square, Place de la République, and I started my break time just sitting at the wonderful fountain that graced the middle of the square. It was another hot day. Temperatures reached 105 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius), a record high for the city. At one point there was a man standing very close to me.  I couldn’t figure out what he was doing until I realized there was a fresh water spout next to me.  Several dogs enjoyed the water too.

I had hoped Boris might turn up, but I never spotted him on the square.  I was going to talk him into taking me to a café.  While I sat, I enjoyed watching a young man teach a young boy how to skate board.  I was never sure if it was a formal or informal lesson, but the boy improved while I was watching. After a while I got tired of waiting for Boris so I headed off in the direction of the market.  I wasn’t into cheap goods or food products I couldn’t take home the next day, so I didn’t stay long. 

I did run into Boris who was just leaving a café and was headed to the market.  He wasn’t interested in sitting down again, so I went shopping at a Christian Lacroix store instead.  The café would have been cheaper for Boris.  The shop owner is a friend of Christian Lacroix’s wife.  Arles is his home; he was also born here.  The French designer is now 70, but he is still working.  This is his only shop in France and it sells his original designs.  I had fun picking out a special scarf.

Boris and I caught up with one another again on the square. After the tour groups walked out of the city and to the buses together, we went back to ship to cool off and have lunch before our afternoon tour. Unfortunately, we probably will not have any time to pack before the next tour. The great news was that our COVID test results were waiting for us when we got back to the room. We were both negative.

After lunch, we set out on our last excursion of the trip.  It was another hot day, so I skipped the shopping in Avignon again.  We are ending the day at an olive farm, but our first stop is near the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence in the heart of the Alpilles mountain range in France.  We are here to see Carrieres de Lumieres , literally “Quarries of Lights” in English.  This is total immersion through a multimedia show of pictures set to music.  The projections cover the surfaces of the limestone rock and even the ground of this former quarry.

The facility opened its doors in 2012 with Gauguin – Van Gogh, painters of colour .  That year there were 239,000 visitors.  Today the the visitor count has risen to 770,000 annually.  The parking lots were full and there was a queue to get in.  They have now produced several different shows and the presentations travel internationally. The Van Gogh show will be at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston where I live this fall.

The current productions are Cezanne, The Master of Provence and Kandinsky, The Odyssey of Abstraction .  Jeanette’s presentation on Cezanne earlier this week really enhanced the experience for me.  These two shows through January 2, 2022.  There is a longer (about 40 minutes) primary show, followed by a second shorter presentation.  The ticket covers both presentations.  You can see both in just over an hour (although if I was on my own, I would have stayed for a second round).  There is very limited seating around the perimeter.  At this time, everyone must wear a mask and you must show proof of vaccination or recent negative test results.

The production surfaces rise 23 feet (7000 mm) from floor to ceiling.  The music is also not to be discounted and adds immensely to the quality and enjoyment of the production.  “In 2017, [the producer] and the Commune des Baux received the ‘Thea Awards’, a prize awarded by an international committee: the Carrières de Lumières was awarded the prize for the best immersive production.”  Culturespaces:  Culture for Everyone.

I loved it and it met with universal approval among the guests on our excursion.  Of course, it made me want to make reservations for the Van Gogh presentation in Houston.  However, it was very special to have seen a presentation of the birthplace of these multimedia productions.  I highly recommend a trip out to the quarry and catching these presentations in your own hometown when they come to visit.

The final segment to our afternoon touring was a visit to a local olive farm.  The farm and the production facility have been in the same family for ten generations.  The current owner only has two daughters, but they run the production with precision and their olive oil has won international prizes.  The grandfather was very upset when the girls were put in charge, but after they won the prize, he was the one to step in front of the camera when the television crews arrived to interview the winners.

The grandfather was also thrilled when one of the great-grandchildren was a boy.  Each time a child is born in the family, 100 new olive trees are planted.  When his great-grandson was born, he planted 700.

After touring the production facilities, we sat out under the trees and enjoyed local Rose wine and sampled olives and olive spreads.  Afterwards, we stopped in their giftshop and purchased some jars and olive cookies to take home.

Just a fabulous day and a wonderful way to end our river cruise through Burgundy and Provence.  Safe travels to you all.  –Natasha

Share this:

About travelbynatasha

Leave a comment cancel reply.

• Search for:

Recent Posts

• Peggy’s Cove Fishing Village, Nova Scotia
• St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
• Nanortalik, Greenland
• Greenland: Cruising Prins Edward Sund
• The Capital of the North: Akureyri, Iceland
• September 2023
• February 2023
• November 2021
• October 2021
• September 2021
• August 2021
• February 2020
• September 2019
• August 2019
• February 2019
• December 2017
• February 2017
• January 2017
• August 2016
• February 2016
• August 2015
• December 2014
• February 2014
• January 2014
• December 2013
• February 2013
• January 2013
• December 2012
• November 2012
• October 2012
• August 2012
• February 2012

Follow Blog via Email

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Email Address:

• Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
• Subscribe Subscribed
• Copy shortlink
• Report this content
• View post in Reader
• Manage subscriptions
• Collapse this bar

macbeth ambition essay topics

William Shakespeare

Everything you need for every book you read..

Macbeth is a play about ambition run amok. The weird sisters ' prophecies spur both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth to try to fulfill their ambitions, but the witches never make Macbeth or his wife do anything. Macbeth and his wife act on their own to fulfill their deepest desires. Macbeth, a good general and, by all accounts before the action of the play, a good man, allows his ambition to overwhelm him and becomes a murdering, paranoid maniac. Lady Macbeth, once she begins to put into actions the once-hidden thoughts of her mind, is crushed by guilt.

Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth want to be great and powerful, and sacrifice their morals to achieve that goal. By contrasting these two characters with others in the play, such as Banquo , Duncan , and Macduff , who also want to be great leaders but refuse to allow ambition to come before honor, Macbeth shows how naked ambition, freed from any sort of moral or social conscience, ultimately takes over every other characteristic of a person. Unchecked ambition, Macbeth suggests, can never be fulfilled, and therefore quickly grows into a monster that will destroy anyone who gives into it.

Ambition ThemeTracker

Ambition Quotes in Macbeth

73 pages • 2 hours read

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.

Act Summaries & Analyses

Character Analysis

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

• Essay Topics

Discussion Questions

The play examines the corrupting power of ambition. Whose ambition functions as the driving force of the narrative , Macbeth or Lady Macbeth? Why?

How do gender expectations and perceptions intersect with violence in the play? To what extent do characters play into or fight against gender roles?

The weather is an ever-present force in Macbeth. How does the weather reflect the emotional state of the characters? Of the trajectory of the play?

Don't Miss Out!

Access Study Guide Now

Related Titles

By William Shakespeare

All's Well That Ends Well

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Antony and Cleopatra

As You Like It

Henry IV, Part 1

Henry IV, Part 2

Henry VI, Part 1

Henry VI, Part 3

Julius Caesar

Love's Labour's Lost

Measure For Measure

Much Ado About Nothing

Featured Collections

Audio Study Guides

View Collection

Books Made into Movies

British Literature

Elizabethan Era

Shakespeare

How Macbeth Addresses Power and Ambition

The Tragedy of Macbeth is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare that was first performed back in 1606. Macbeth dramatizes the psychological and physical damaging effects caused by the political ambition of those who look for power just for their own sake.

The driving force in this tragedy is the ambition, or more specifically, the ambition that goes unbridled by any theory of morality. And that is why the theme of ambition in Macbeth starts to look like a dangerous quality. We did some research on this topic and went through some of the free paper and essay examples on https://gradesfixer.com/free-essay-examples/macbeth-ambition/ . And many of the students who have written Macbeth essays on ambition state that all of his actions were inspired by his ambitions, and that led to horrific punishments and deaths of many characters, it even caused the downfall of both Lady Macbeth and him.

The source of Macbeth’s ambition

Macbeth’s ambition is driven by various factors. To begin with, he has a deep desire for advancement and power, although that is not the only thing that made him turn to crime. It took two other factors that forced that hunger and made him take various violent actions just to obtain power.

• The three witches were the ones who initially made Macbeth act on his ambition. Still, his wife, Lady Macbeth, was the one who gave him ideas and pushed him to murder. She was constantly telling him to focus on his ambition and not pay attention to his conscience. She encourages him to feel free and put aside his guilt, and murder Duncan.
• Throughout the whole tragedy, the witches make many prophecies, and Macbeth believes them every time and allows the prophecies to influence his next actions. As an example, Macbeth kills Banquo just because he was a threat to the throne. The prediction always ended up being true. However, it is unclear whether they are truly predictions of fate or simply were self-fulfilled due to the manipulation of Macbeth.

Controlling Ambition

The ambition of Macbeth starts to get out of control and makes him repeatedly kill, just to cover up his previous murders. His first victims are the people that he framed for the murder of King Duncan. He killed them as a “punishment.” Later, his fear of Macduff makes him murder Macduff and his family. That unnecessary murder of Macduff’s wife and his children clearly showed that Macbeth lost control over his ambition.

Balancing Morality and Ambition

We also see some honorable examples of ambition in Macbeth . Malcolm decides to test the loyalty of Macduff. So he starts pretending to be lustful, greedy, and power-hungry. However, Macduff condemned him and cries out for the future of Scotland. With that, he showed his allegiance to the country. Macduff’s steps and Malcolm’s decision to test him demonstrate that the moral code is a powerful position that is more important than just ambition to get there.

Consequences

The consequences of the ambition in this play are dire. Many innocent people are killed, and Macbeth dies known as a tyrant, which is a significant downfall because he started as a noble hero. Also, neither Macbeth nor his wife get the opportunity to enjoy the things that they gained. Thus, forming a summary and telling the readers that it is more fulfilling to achieve your goals in a fair way than achieve them through corruption.

Macbeth and his wife see how their ambitions made them cross many moral lines that lead them to their downfall. Once Macbeth killed Duncan, his ambition to hold the title of a king becomes very intertwined with his paranoia, and he becomes obsessed with maintaining the power that he got instead of enjoying the fruits of his ambition.

Macbeth’s ambition can be contrasted with the ambition of Banquo, who also listens to the witches’ predictions and had many ambitions for his sons. However, Banquo’s morality didn’t allow him to pursue his goals at such a terrible cost. At the end of this tragedy, Macbeth had achieved everything that he wanted but was left without anything. With Lady Macbeth’s death, he had no hopes of producing a prince, so he finally understands that his ambition made him lose all that he holds dear.

• Pinterest 0

Hi! I really like your thoughts and the way you expressed them so clearly. However, there seems to be a problem in the text: the passage “his fear of Macduff makes him murder Macduff and his family” seems to be wrong, since Macbeth does not kill Macduff. It is quite the opposite, actually. Thank you for sharing your ideas!

The ambition, or more especially the ambition that is unrestrained by any idea of morality, is the driving force behind this catastrophe. And for this reason, Macbeth’s theme of ambition begins to seem like a potentially deadly one. Razones por Divorcio en Estado de Nueva York Abogados de Divorcio de Rochester Nueva York

Leave a Reply

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

30 Macbeth Essay Topics

Most commonly assigned as required reading for high school and college students, Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. The play is set in medieval Scotland and chronicles the rise and fall of its eponymous protagonist, Macbeth, who murders his way to the throne but is ultimately undone by his ambition and paranoia.

While Macbeth can be a challenging read, it is also one of the most rewarding, offering a complex and multi-layered exploration of themes like ambition, morality, and fate.

If you are tasked with writing an essay on Macbeth, there are many possible essay writing formats you can use to analyze, compare, summarize, and discuss the play. This guide will walk you through writing a Macbeth essay and provide 30 Macbeth essay topics to get you started on your next writing assignment.

Argumentative Essay Writing for Macbeth

An argumentative essay is a type of essay that asks you to take a position on a given issue or question. Argumentative essays are common assignments in high school and college, especially in literature courses.

In an argumentative essay about Macbeth, you will take one position on one of the play’s many themes and argue for your interpretation using specific evidence from the text.

Argumentative essay topics for Macbeth need to include both sides of the argument and should be framed as a question. For example, “Is Macbeth a tragic hero?” or “What is the role of gender in Macbeth?”

Once you have chosen your topic, you will need to find evidence from the play to support your position. Be sure to cite specific lines and passages from the text as evidence in your essay.

Comparative Essay Writing for Macbeth

Comparative essays ask you to compare and contrast two or more things such as characters, themes, motifs, plot elements, etc. A comparative essay about Macbeth can take many different forms, but one common approach is to compare the characters of Macbeth and Banquo.

When writing a comparative essay about Macbeth and Banquo, you will want to consider how they are similar and different. What motivates them? How do they react to the events of the play? Are they good or evil? You can also compare and contrast other pairs of characters, such as Lady Macbeth and Lady Macduff or Duncan and Malcolm.

Persuasive Essay About Macbeth

In a persuasive essay, your goal as the writer is to convince your reader to agree with your position on a given issue or question. Like an argumentative essay, you will want to use evidence from the play to support your claims.

When writing a persuasive essay about Macbeth, you can take a position on anything from whether or not Macbeth is a tragic hero to what motivates the characters in the play.

Unlike an argumentative essay on Macbeth, a persuasive essay about the play will need to be heavily opinionated to make a convincing argument. Be sure to take a clear and definitive stance on your chosen topic, and use specific evidence from the play to support your claims.

Narrative Essay About Macbeth

A narrative essay is a type of essay that tells a story. In a narrative essay about Macbeth, you will be asked to recount and describe an event or series of events from the play. Your goal in a narrative essay is not to take a position or argue a point but simply to tell the story in an engaging and interesting way.

Formatting Citations for a Macbeth Essay

Since you will need to cite directly from the play to back up the arguments and comparisons drawn from the play, it’s essential to understand the correct formatting for quotations from Macbeth.

If you are asked to write in MLA formatting (standard at most educational institutions), each quotation will need to be ended with the speaker’s name in italics, followed by the act, scene number, and line number(s) in parentheses.

For example:

“…Creeps in this petty pace from day to day” ( Macbeth 5.5.17-28).

If the quoted text is more than one line, be sure to separate each verse with a forward slash as follows:

“To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow / Creeps in this petty pace from day to day” ( Macbeth 5.5.17-28).

If the quoted text is part of a conversation, use block quotations by indenting each line of the quoted text 1″ from the left margin (hit the TAB button twice). Additionally, you’ll need to capitalize all of the letters in the name. End the quote with the plays name, act, and scene number as follows:

HAMLET. To be, or not to be–that is the question:

Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer

The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune

Or to take arms against a sea of troubles

And by opposing end them… ( Hamlet 3.1.56-60)

You’ll notice that after the initial 1″ margin, each subsequent line will also need an additional indentation. If quoting dialogue from two or more people, each person should start with capital letters and an indented 1″ margin:

FIRST WITCH. When shall we three meet again?

In thunder, lightning, or in rain?

SECOND WITCH. When the hurlyburly’s done,

When the battle’s lost and won . ( Macbeth 1.1.1-4)

With the vast amount of information and things to discuss in the play Macbeth, it can be hard to narrow it all down to one topic. But, with this list of 30 Macbeth essay topics, you should have no trouble coming up with an essay to fit your needs.

• How does Macbeth’s character change throughout the play?
• Is Macbeth a tragic hero? Why or why not?
• Who is most responsible for Macbeth’s downfall?
• Discuss the role of gender in Macbeth.
• Is ambition a positive or negative trait? Use examples from Macbeth to support your claim.
• How does Shakespeare use the supernatural in Macbeth?
• Discuss the role of fate in Macbeth.
• Compare and contrast Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s relationship.
• Discuss the role of deception in Macbeth.
• What motivates the characters in Macbeth?
• Is violence ever justified? Use examples from Macbeth to support your claim.
• Discuss the theme of ambition in Macbeth.
• Compare and contrast the characters of Macbeth and Banquo.
• Discuss the theme of power in Macbeth.
• Discuss the theme of loyalty in Macbeth.
• What is the significance of the witches in Macbeth?
• How does Shakespeare use foreshadowing in Macbeth?
• Discuss the role of greed in Macbeth.
• What is the significance of Macbeth’s soliloquies?
• Discuss the theme of betrayal in Macbeth.
• Compare and contrast Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s attitudes toward power.
• Discuss the theme of sanity vs. insanity in Macbeth.
• Discuss the theme of appearance vs. reality in Macbeth.
• How does Shakespeare use irony in Macbeth?
• What is the significance of blood in Macbeth?
• Discuss the theme of corruption in Macbeth.
• What is the significance of nature vs. nurture in Macbeth?
• Discuss the theme of good vs. evil in Macbeth.
• What is the significance of the title “Macbeth”?

With these Macbeth essay topics, you should have no trouble coming up with an essay to fit your needs. Remember to cite all quotes and paraphrases from the play Macbeth and use MLA format.

Related Posts

• 110 Racism Essay Topics
• 80 Holocaust Essay Topics
• 200 Research Essay Topics
• 110 Music Essay Topics
• 65 Explanatory Essay Topics

Categories:

• Essay Samples
• Essay Writing Guides

Recent posts:

• 170 Ethics Essay Topics
• 160 Satire Essay Topics
• 160 Rhetorical Essay Topics
• 155 Criminal Justice Essay Topics
• 150 Political Essay Topics
• 145 Classification Essay Topics
• 140 Sociology Essay Topics
• 140 Opinion Essay Topics
• 140 Environmental Essay Topics
• 135 Controversial Essay Topics
• 125 Classification and Division Essay Topics
• 120 Literary Essay Topics
• 100 Profile Essay Topics
• 90 Heart of Darkness Essay Topics

Testimonials

Presentations made painless

• Get Premium

121 Macbeth Essay Topic Ideas & Examples

Inside This Article

Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, is a tragedy that tells the story of a Scottish general named Macbeth who becomes consumed by ambition and power. It is one of Shakespeare's most famous and enduring plays, exploring themes of ambition, guilt, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

If you are studying Macbeth and need some inspiration for essay topics, look no further! Here are 121 Macbeth essay topic ideas and examples to help you get started:

• Analyze the role of the witches in Macbeth and their influence on the characters.
• Discuss the theme of ambition in Macbeth and how it leads to the downfall of the main characters.
• Explore the theme of guilt in Macbeth and how it shapes the actions of the characters.
• Compare and contrast Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's reactions to guilt and the consequences of their actions.
• Discuss the role of gender in Macbeth and how it influences the characters' actions and decisions.
• Analyze the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and how it evolves throughout the play.
• Discuss the theme of betrayal in Macbeth and how it drives the plot forward.
• Explore the theme of fate in Macbeth and how the characters try to defy or accept their destinies.
• Analyze the role of blood in Macbeth and how it symbolizes guilt and violence.
• Discuss the theme of power in Macbeth and how it corrupts the characters.
• Compare and contrast Macbeth's ambition with that of other characters in the play.
• Analyze the role of the supernatural in Macbeth and how it influences the characters' actions.
• Discuss the theme of appearance vs. reality in Macbeth and how it impacts the characters' perceptions of themselves and others.
• Explore the theme of justice in Macbeth and how the characters seek retribution for their actions.
• Analyze the role of madness in Macbeth and how it affects the characters' decisions and behaviors.
• Discuss the theme of loyalty in Macbeth and how the characters' loyalty to one another changes throughout the play.
• Explore the theme of prophecy in Macbeth and how the characters interpret and react to the prophecies they receive.
• Analyze the role of manipulation in Macbeth and how the characters use it to achieve their goals.
• Discuss the theme of morality in Macbeth and how the characters struggle with their sense of right and wrong.
• Compare and contrast Macbeth's downfall with that of other tragic heroes in literature.
• Analyze the role of the natural world in Macbeth and how it reflects the characters' emotional states.
• Discuss the theme of power dynamics in Macbeth and how they influence the characters' relationships.
• Explore the theme of loyalty vs. betrayal in Macbeth and how it shapes the characters' actions.
• Analyze the role of prophecy in Macbeth and how the characters' belief in fate affects their decisions.
• Discuss the theme of violence in Macbeth and how it drives the plot forward.
• Analyze the role of gender in Macbeth and how it influences the characters' actions and decisions.
• Discuss the theme of deception in Macbeth and how the characters use it to achieve their goals.
• Explore the theme of morality in Macbeth and how the characters struggle with their sense of right and wrong.
• Discuss the theme of madness in Macbeth and how it affects the characters' decisions and behaviors.

In conclusion, Macbeth is a rich and complex play that offers a myriad of themes and topics for analysis. Whether you are exploring the characters' motivations, the role of the supernatural, or the consequences of unchecked ambition, there is no shortage of material to discuss. Hopefully, these 121 Macbeth essay topic ideas and examples have sparked your interest and inspired you to delve deeper into this timeless Shakespearean tragedy.

Want to create a presentation now?

Instantly Create A Deck

Let PitchGrade do this for me

Hassle Free

We will create your text and designs for you. Sit back and relax while we do the work.

Explore More Content

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service

© 2023 Pitchgrade

5. Is Macbeth a moral play? Is justice served at the end of the play? Defend your answer. 6. Discuss Shakespeare's use of the technique of elision, in which certain key events take place offstage. Why do you think he uses this technique? Suggestions for essay topics to use when you're writing about Macbeth.

Below you will find the important quotes in Macbeth related to the theme of Ambition. Act 1, scene 3 Quotes. And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray's. In deepest consequence. Related Characters: Banquo (speaker), Macbeth, Weird Sisters. Related Themes:

Macbeth Theme: The Role of Ambitions in Poem. 2 pages / 729 words. The notion of ambition as Macbeth's theme is discussed in this essay. In the story of Macbeth, it is clear that ambition is the major key to success. Ambition is the reason for Macbeth's downfall. He is offered the determination by the mystic power of...

Write an essay describing, in detail, the path of actions and behaviors caused by Macbeth's ambition. Explore the role of cause and effect in your answer, and be sure to use direct quotes from the ...

Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. The Corrupting Power of Unchecked Ambition. The main theme of Macbeth —the destruction wrought when ambition goes unchecked by moral constraints—finds its most powerful expression in the play's two main characters. Macbeth is a courageous Scottish general who is not naturally inclined to commit evil deeds ...

This assignment asks students to write an essay discussing ambition as it relates to one of the characters. They then must relate it to their own lives. I have provided an example essay. I gave ...

Suggested Essay Topics. 1. Macbeth struggles with his conscience and the fear of eternal damnation if he murders Duncan. Lady Macbeth's conflict arises when Macbeth's courage begins to falter ...

Essay Topics. 1. The play examines the corrupting power of ambition. Whose ambition functions as the driving force of the narrative, Macbeth or Lady Macbeth? Why? 2. How do gender expectations and perceptions intersect with violence in the play? To what extent do characters play into or fight against gender roles? 3.

The Tragedy of Macbeth is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare that was first performed back in 1606.Macbeth dramatizes the psychological and physical damaging effects caused by the political ambition of those who look for power just for their own sake.. The driving force in this tragedy is the ambition, or more specifically, the ambition that goes unbridled by any theory of morality.

Ambition is one of the most important and salient themes in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. Help your students analyze this theme critically by using the essay prompts in this lesson. Create an account

Ambition is Macbeth's fatal character flaw, his hamartia: In tragedy, a tragic hero must have a tragic flaw. In Macbeth, as in most tragedy, the tragic hero's hamartia is the cause of their own downfall: Macbeth's ambition to gain, and retain, the throne leads to him committing more and more evil acts. Other characters seek revenge for ...

Ambition and power in Macbeth. Macbeth's ambition and desire for power lead to his downfall. Shakespeare set Macbeth in the distant past and in a part of Britain that few of his audience would ...

30 Macbeth Essay Topics. Most commonly assigned as required reading for high school and college students, Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. The play is set in medieval Scotland and chronicles the rise and fall of its eponymous protagonist, Macbeth, who murders his way to the throne but is ultimately undone by his ambition ...

Level 5 essay Lady Macbeth is shown as forceful and bullies Macbeth here in act 1.7 when questioning him about his masculinity. This follows from when Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth to ... Lady Macbeth is full of ambition and the use of repetition in "fail" shows that there is some

If you are studying Macbeth and need some inspiration for essay topics, look no further! Here are 121 Macbeth essay topic ideas and examples to help you get started: Analyze the role of the witches in Macbeth and their influence on the characters. Discuss the theme of ambition in Macbeth and how it leads to the downfall of the main characters.

Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, is a tragic play that explores themes of ambition, power, and moral corruption. The protagonist, Macbeth, is initially portrayed as a brave and noble soldier, but his unchecked ambition leads him to commit heinous acts and ultimately brings about his own downfall. This essay will examine the role of ...

5) The sleepwalking scene in Act V is one of the most memorable in all of drama. Relate this scene to the overall play and examine what makes Lady Macbeth's revelation so provoking. 6) Choose two of the minor characters in Macbeth and examine how they contribute to the play's action. 7) The witches tell Banquo that he will be the father of ...

These essay topics will help students explore and understand the major themes and characters of Macbeth. These prompts will help students create expository essays, compare and contrast essays, as ...

Thou wouldst be great. Art not without ambition, but without. The illness should attend it (1.5) Lady Macbeth speaks these lines as she reflects on her husband's character. She knows that Macbeth is capable of ambitious dreams, but she thinks that he is unwilling to display the ruthless behavior necessary to achieve those dreams.

Ambition in Macbeth. 1062 Words. 5 Pages. Free Essays from Bartleby | only vaulting ambition, which o'erlaps itself and falls on th' other-" (Shakespeare 321). Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth...

You can also find more Essay Writing articles on events, persons, sports, technology and many more. Long and Short Essays on Macbeth Ambition for Students and Kids in English. We provide children and students with essay samples on a long essay of 500 words and a short essay of 150 words on the topic "Macbeth Ambition" for reference.

Check out original essays on Macbeth Ambition | You can find over 30k essay samples | Meet your academic needs with EduZaurus ... 2 Pages 853 Words Topics: Ambition, Macbeth of Scotland, Power . Macbeth Macbeth Ambition William Shakespeare . Delusion, Ambition and Disturbing Behavior of Macbeth. 901 . People in this world have been murdered by ...

Ambition In Macbeth Essay - 589 Words. The Contribution of Ambition to Negativity In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, one of the main overarching themes of the play is ambition and how it affects people. Ambition can be defined as the determination to go further, or the strong want to be successful.

The Luberon

• 1-bedroom rentals
• 2-bedroom rentals
• 3-bedroom rentals
• 4-bedroom rentals
• 5-bedroom rentals
• 6-bedroom rentals
• 7-bedroom rentals
• 8-bedroom rentals
• 9-bedroom rentals
• 10-bedroom rentals
• 11-bedroom rentals
• Luberon villas with pool
• Luberon villas with air conditioning
• Luberon villas with heated pool
• Walkable to a village
• Pet-friendly Luberon rentals
• Luberon villas with tennis
• Villas with a ground-floor bedroom
• Ansouis vacation rentals
• Apt vacation rentals
• Bonnieux vacation rentals
• Cabrieres vacation rentals
• Cucuron vacation rentals
• Gordes vacation rentals
• Goult vacation rentals
• Joucas vacation rentals
• L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue vacation rentals
• Lacoste vacation rentals
• Lauris vacation rentals
• Lourmarin vacation rentals
• Menerbes vacation rentals
• Robion vacation rentals
• Roussillon vacation rentals
• Saignon vacation rentals
• St-Saturnin vacation rentals
• St-Martin-de-Castillon vacation rentals
• Vaugines vacation rentals
• Luberon hotels
• Cabrieres d’Avignon
• Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
• L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
• St-Martin-de-Castillon
• St-Saturnin-les-Apt
• Bonnieux market
• Cavaillon market
• Coustellet market
• Cucuron market
• Gordes market
• Lourmarin market
• Menerbes market
• Bonnieux-Lacoste-Bonnieux hike
• Gorges de Regalon hike
• Falaise de Lioux hike
• St Veran hike
• Accrobranching
• Canoe/kayak
• Thouzon cave
• Chateau La Coste
• Aix-en-Provence
• St-Remy-de-Provence
• Les Baux-de-Provence
• Sanary-sur-Mer
• Cavaillon melons
• Olives & olive oil
• Cookery courses
• Vaison-la-Romaine
• Art & artists
• Music festivals
• Around the Ventoux
• Dentelles de Montmirail
• Antiques & flea markets
• Canoe & kayak
• Luberon blog
• Provence guided tours
• Trains to Provence
• Ferries to France
• Provence weddings
• Luberon shop US
• Luberon shop UK

If you visit Arles for a day you will want to visit its Roman remains , which sit smack in the middle of town: the Arenes , the Theatre Antique , Constantine’s Baths and the Alyscamps . Happily you can do this on foot, Arles is a compact medieval city that rewards careful exploration.

At the Musee de l’Arles Antique you can see the bust of Julius Caesar that was fished out of the Rhone in 2008, and reconstructions of the city in Roman times in some detail. You can see how they shaded the amphitheatre with sailcloth, and how they built the floating bridge over the Rhone, for instance.

In the centre of town, Place de la Republique is a wide open square with great architecture on four sides, including the highlight of Provencal Romanesque – the cathedral of St Trophime . This dates back to the 11th century, the original church before that was 5th century. The entrance to the cathedral has a fabulous set of reliefs, depicting the last judgement, with Christ and the apostles sending the damned to hell in a conga line of anguish. Van Gogh admired it but was also shocked – “so cruel, so monstrous, like a nightmare...”

Around the corner from the cathedral is the cloister of St Trophime , an exquisitely preserved masterpiece that must be seen.

What else is Arles noted for? The beauty of its women has always been celebrated, bullfights, the wild Camargue and its cowboys is right on the doorstep, the Gipsy Kings, and of course, van Gogh, who painted some of his most famous works here.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed at ante. Mauris eleifend, quam a vulputate dictum, massa quam dapibus leo, eget vulputate orci purus ut lorem. In fringilla mi in ligula. Pellentesque aliquam quam vel dolor. Nunc adipiscing. Sed quam odio, tempus ac, aliquam molestie, varius ac, tellus. Vestibulum ut nulla aliquam risus rutrum interdum. Pellentesque lorem. Curabitur sit amet erat quis risus feugiat viverra.

Arles, 2000 years of history

Arles in the Renaissance

Roman Arles

Festival de la Camargue et du Delta du Rhône

Market Saturday morning

9 Boulevard des Lices 13200 Arles

Receive informations

En poursuivant la navigation sur ce site, vous acceptez l’utilisation de cookies utiles à la réalisation des statistiques de visites.

• Itineraries

The Ultimate city guide to Arles, France

Arles  is a magical city of  Provence . Arles alone is worth a trip, as evidenced by its UNESCO world cultural heritage. Arles rests on a low hill, where the Rhone river branches in two parts towards the sea. The municipality is the largest in France, with ​​over 750 square kilometers. The city has an ancient history dating back to the 7th century BC, transforming it into a large Gallic and Roman settlement.

The main Roman sites, such as the  Arena  and the  Theater , are truly unique. They are integrated into the houses and buildings of the city, rather than remaining in a solitary and detached position, as happens in other centers of Provence. It was here that the famous painter  Van Gogh  drew inspiration for his brilliant works, and the warm colors of Provence and the nearby  Camargue  will be able to capture and bewitch you during your holiday in Arles.

Arles is known throughout the world for its Roman era’s richness and crystalline  Romanesque heritage . The monuments of the city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 include the Roman amphitheater (also called the arena), the beautiful Roman theater, the Cryptoporticus (bases of the Roman Forum), the  Roman Baths of Constantine , the remains of the  Roman circus , the  portal and cloister of San Trophime , and the  cemetery of Alyscamp.

This cemetery was the starting point for the “Chemin d’Arles,” also known as the Via Tolosana, one of the three medieval pilgrimage routes throughout France, leading to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

The Arles arena has a magnificent elliptical shape with a maximum length of 136 m. It could hold about 24,000 spectators welcomed by a double arch system, for a total of 120 arches, with Doric and Corinthian capitals in the upper part. The Roman amphitheater of Arles lives again today with the arena shows, now no longer bloody.

The large theater is also used for shows and cultural events. Two Corinthian columns remain of the great scene, called Deux Veuves, the two widows.

One of the artistic masterpieces of Arles is the church of St. Trophime, one of the most beautiful churches in all of Provence.

The facade has a magnificent, richly carved, and decorated portal. The interior is austere and straightforward, but the real masterpiece is the large cloister, an architectural marvel surrounded by slender coupled columns with historiated capitals.

All embellished with bas-reliefs and statues.

Discover Arles: Essential Tips for Exploring the Riches of this Historic City

You can first use a brochure on sale at the Tourist Office which describes the four pedestrian routes, based on the theme, which you can follow at your own pace.

Or you can follow the UNESCO World Heritage Trail, a one-and-a-half-hour walking route that represents a synthesis of the main monuments included in the four themed ways (described in a brochure on sale at the Tourist Office).

Alternatively, you can follow a guided tour (about 2 hours) open to the public during which you will be accompanied by a guide-teacher (ask for the program at the Tourist Office).

With your mobile phone or an MPS Walkman rented from the Tourist Office, you can discover the city with «Allo Visit,» an original and lively way to visit with audio curated by actors and more. Just call 3223.

Also noteworthy is the “monuments pass” global ticket, which allows access to 6 monuments and three museums in the city. You can discover the city and its main monuments from Easter to October during a 40-minute bus tour with commentary in 6 languages.

Another activity you can do in Arles is a tourist train ride, between Arles and Fontvieille, the city made famous by Alphonse Daudet . Alpilles, the small train will take you to the foot of the Montmajour Abbey. If you like pedaling, you can safely use the bicycle: the cycle paths are marked in the center of the town.

In Arles, there are excellent museums of which three you should visit.

• The Musée d’Arles et de la Provence Antique , i.e. the Arles archaeological museum, has been anchored on the banks of the Rhone since 1995, and was built by Henri Ciriani next to the remains of the Roman circus. It contains the archaeological collections of the city and the surrounding region, covering the period from the Neolithic to the late Roman and early Christian periods.
• The Museum Arlaten , the local Ethnographic Museum, is instead housed in the former Laval Castellane house dating back to the 15th century. The museum was created in 1896 by Frederic Mistral, a regionalist poet, with costumes, objects, furniture, tools, objects connected with local religious traditions and superstitions, illustrating life in Provence during the 19th century.
• The Musée Réattu , donated by Picasso, is the museum of fine arts, is housed in the former Grand Priory of the Knights of Malta. It exhibits the works of Jacques Réattu, a painter from Arles during the period of the French Revolution, between the 18th and 19th centuries, but also modern and contemporary authors of great depth such as the likes of Picasso, Zadkine and Alechinsky. The museum also has a remarkable collection of celebrated photographs including some shots by Henri-Cartier Bresson, Edward Weston and many more.

Van Gogh Walking Tour

The  name Arles is closely connected with that of Vincent Van Gogh. It is impossible to evoke the light of Arles without avoiding the memory of his paintings. It was this luminosity that attracted Van Gogh to the south of France. Vincent arrived in Arles one day in February 1888, looking for the landscape’s light and its inner light.

Here he began a period of intense and passionate work under the bright sun of Provence. His stay in Arles was the most productive period of his life; more than 300 paintings and drawings were done in 15 months in one of the most brilliant chapters in art history. While there are no original Van Gogh paintings in the city, the shadow of his presence is everywhere. It is possible to take a Van Gogh Walking Tour in the city, a walking tour with ten well-marked points.

Among them, we remember the Place du Forum for the “ Evening Café,” the Trinquetaille bridge for the “Staircase of the Trinquetaille bridge, ” the Rhone quay for the famous “ Starry Night ,” the Lamartine place for the “Yellow House,” Rue Mireille for the “ Old Mill (old mill),” the summer garden on the Boulevard des Lices for the “Public Garden,” Espace Van Gogh for the “ Giardino dell’Ospedalel ,” and the road along the Arles à Bouc canal for the “Langlois bridge with washerwomen.” The Arena and the Alyscamps were also represented in several paintings.

Getting to Arles is very easy in Italy. From the Ventimiglia pass, continue along the A8, up to Aix en Provence; from here, continue along the A7, immediately afterward turning onto the A54, which (45 km) leads to Arles.

The  climate of Arles is typically Mediterranean  and therefore characterized by hot and dry summers. In July and August, the heat is felt, but the relative proximity of Arles to the sea and the hills maintains good ventilation. The summer period with little rain allows for several manifestations and cultural events in the city.

The wettest periods are instead autumn and winter, seasons in which it is not very cold, but the famous Mistral takes care of it to make the temperatures rather pungent.

Surroundings of Arles

To the southwest of Arles is Aigues-Mortes, a beautiful old town with a walled city, from where the Knights left for their Crusades . Probably very busy with tourists during the summer.

To the north-east of Arles is Les Baux-de-Provence. It is very touristy but interesting; it requires a lot of time for a walking tour, and finding parking is difficult during the season.

St. Remy-de-Provence is a beautiful city to visit with many exciting things; the abundance of terrace cafes makes it pleasantly attractive. To the east and northeast, the area of Cavaillon is an area of small villages close enough to discover freely.

• Explore Provence: From the Glamorous French Riviera to the Tranquil Lavender Fields
• The Ultimate city guide to Aix-en-Provence, France
• Cavaillon Travel Guide: Explore the Enchanting Gateway to Luberon’s Natural Beauty
• Exploring Marseille: A Cultural Gem on the French Riviera
• Gourdon, the village perched on the Gorges du Loup

Wine Dharma | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | © 2021 | P.IVA 03392591206 | Credits

Les Rencontres d'Arles

NEUF FROM A TO Z

Delpire before delpire.

Exhibition curators: Julien Frydman and Stuart Alexander. Scientific advisor: Michel Frizot. Scenography : Anna Toussaint. Publication : NEUF , delpire & co, 2021. Reproduction, modern prints and wallpapers by Atelier SHL, Arles.

Share this article

About the exhibition.

JULIEN FRYDMAN

STUART ALEXANDER

Espace Van Gogh

Publications.

delpire & co, 2021.

THE RENCONTRES D’ARLES 2021 CATALOGUE

Les rencontres d'arles / actes sud, 2021., in the same sequence.

ARLES BOOKS

The 2021 book awards.

LUMA RENCONTRES DUMMY BOOK AWARD 2021

Surroundings exhibitions.

IDENTITIES/FLUIDITIES

Rethink everything, the power of art in times of isolation.

ORIENT-EXPRESS & Cie

Between history and mythology, exhibition tour.

BOOKS SIGNINGS

Institutional partners

Main partners, media partners.

Ostrich Trails

Because it is a walking bird and walking is what we do.

Arles Walking Tour

Home » Europe » France » Arles Walking Tour

By Vicky · Published Sep. 15th, 2023 · Updated Sep. 21st, 2023

When you buy through links highlighted with an asterisk (*) on this site, we may earn a small affiliate commission at no cost to you.

A walking tour of Arles is a wonderful way to explore the Provençal town’s rich history, Roman heritage, vibrant culture and Van Gogh links.

Page Contents:

This walk starts from the Place de la Republique , a square in the centre of Arles. It’s a 15-minute walk from Arles train station or a 5-minute walk from the Parking du Centre (€2 per hour, larger cars will struggle with the tight entrance).

Arles Walking Tour Map

Get the route by downloading the .gpx or .kml file below. For navigation with Maps.me on your mobile phone, simply download the .kml file and open to add it to the Maps.me bookmarks.

Tips for Arles Walking Tour

• There are several tourist passes you can buy if visiting Arles, see the box below for details.
• Make sure to visit the amazing Pont du Gard and Nîmes nearby!

For more walking tours and hikes, check out the lovely walk around Les Baux-de-Provence , or a Bird Walk in the Camargue . Alternatively, see our France Hiking Page .

Top Sights in Arles

On this self-guided walking tour you’ll see the main sights and attractions of Arles. You don’t need to spend more than one day in Arles just to walk around, but you need at least a couple of days if you visit a few of the museums and old Roman attractions. Arles also makes a good base for exploring the surrounding region. This is a self-guided walking tour, you can find a guided walking tour of Arles here *.

• Place de la Republique
• St Trophime Cloisters
• St Trophime Cathedral
• Cryptoportico
• Roman Theatre
• Roman Amphitheatre
• Musée Réattu
• Thermes de Constantin
• van Gogh Foundation
• Place du Forum
• Arlaten Museum
• Espace Van Gogh

You can also some popular sights and attractions in Arles that are slightly further from the centre. You can also walk to the Alyscamps Necropolis , Archaeology Museum , or the Luma Arles Museum but it will make the walking tour a bit longer. Additionally, a 10-minute bus ride away from Arles is the Abbaye de Montmajour , a beautiful Abbey with lots to do. The Camargue Museum is a 25-minute bus ride from Arles, or you can go on a great Camargue Safari from Arles *. You travel in an open-air vehicle and can see flamingoes, the wild Carmague horses, bulls, and birdlife!

Combined Ticket Passes for Arles

There are several combined tickets you can get to see all the best sights in Arles. If you’re staying in Arles for one or two days, the combined ticket or Pass Liberté are good options. The Pass Avantage is only useful if you are staying for a bit longer, else you won’t be able to visit everything that’s included.

• Pass Avantage €19/16 (valid for 6 months): 6 monuments + the Réattu Museum + the Arlaten Museum + the Archeological Museum + the Camargue Museum
• Pass Liberté €15/13 (valid for 1 month): 4 monuments of your choice + the Réattu Museum + the Arlaten Museum or the Archeological Museum or the Camargue Museum
• Combined ticket €9/7 (2 consecutive days): Amphitheater + Roman Theater or Alyscamps + Saint-Trophime’s Cloister

Arles Monuments list: Amphitheater (€9/7), Roman Theatre (€5/4), Baths of Constantine (€5/4), Cryptoportico (€5/4), Alyscamps Cemetery (€5/4), Saint-Trophime’s cloister (€6/5). Opening hours of these monuments: May-Sep 9am-7pm, Mar, Apr & Oct 9am-6pm, Nov-Feb 10:30am-4:30pm.

Museums in Arles

The best museums in Arles are probably the Archeological Museum which displays a lot of Roman artifacts, and the Museon Arlaten which is a super interesting ethnographic museum.

Arles Walking Tour Route

This walking tour starts from the Place de la Republique in the centre of Arles. The Tourist Office * (open 9am-12:45pm & 2-4:45pm) is 1 minute south of here, just across the main road if you want more information or to pick up some maps or leaflets.

1. Place de la Republique

The Place de la Republique * is the central square in Arles, dominated by the Hotel de Ville and a 4th-century Roman obelisk in the centre. There are several historic sights around the square, including the St Trophime Cloister, the St Trophime Cathedral and the Cryptoporticos. There are several cafes around the edges of the square and it’s a nice place to start a walking tour of Arles.

Directions: The next attractions in Arles are all around this square.

2. St Trophime Cloister

Key Information: Open May-Sep 9am-7pm, Mar, Apr & Oct 9am-6pm, Nov-Feb 10:30am-4:30pm. Tickets are €6/5 or part of a combined ticket.

The St Trophime Cloister * is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a beautiful sanctuary in the centre of Arles. There are many information boards within the cloisters in both French and English that bring the history of the cloister to life. The cloisters date from the 21th-14th centuries with a mix of earlier Romanesque and later Gothic styles.

3. St Trophime Cathedral

St Trophime Cathedral * is a large Romanesque Catholic church. The front on the square is richly carved with depictions of events from the bible. On the front, the scenes are mainly from the Apocalyse, with the lions representing sin. The inside is also wonderful and full of artworks such as carvings, tapestries, statues and side chapels.

Finding Van Gogh in Arles

There are several sights of interest in Arles for those who are fans of Vincent Van Gogh. Vincent van Gogh spent 16 months in Arles, arriving in 1888. He painted over 300 works during his stay. He then left for Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (45 minutes drive northeast).

There’s a special Van Gogh Circuit in Arles where you can visit places that you can recognise from van Gogh’s paintings. However, most of them have changed quite a bit since van Gogh was here so don’t expect any exact replicas! The best spots are mentioned below and marked as viewpoints on the map of this walking tour.

•  In Place du Forum you can see the cafe in the painting Cafe Terrace at Night.
• L’Espace Van-Gogh is the garden of the former hospital where van Gogh stayed and painted The Asylum Garden at Arles.
• At the Trinquetaille Bridge viewpoint, you can see the staircase in the painting Trinquetaille Bridge in Arles, though it’s a bit obscured by a tree now.
• The painting Les Alyscamps was created in the Alyscamps necropolis and shows an alleyway of trees.

4. Cryptoportiques

Key Information: Open May-Sep 9am-7pm, Mar, Apr & Oct 9am-6pm, Nov-Feb 10:30am-4:30pm. Tickets are €5/4 or part of a combined ticket.

The Cryptoportiques * are the foundations of what used to be a large Roman forum, though now only the much smaller Place du Forum remains above ground. A cryptoporticus is an underground vaulting system that supports the structures on top, often with arches.

Once you descend the stairway, it’s lovely and cool and a series of underground chambers and archways. There aren’t any English translations inside but there are photos, maps and diagrams which help explain the layout and history. It can be quite eerie underground, especially if there aren’t too many other people there.

Directions: Leave the square towards the centre of Arles and take the first right along Rue de la Calade. You’ll soon see the stone ruins on your right.

5. Roman Theatre

The Roman Theatre * is a peaceful place which you can explore at your leisure. There are beautiful columns and classic semi-circular seating. It was built around 12 BC during the reign of Augustus Caesar, and at the time up to 10,000 spectators could watch events here. It’s not a huge area and you can see a lot of it from the outside, but with a combination ticket it is worth seeing.

Directions: Head past the theatre and turn left. Walk around the amphitheatre, via a viewpoint, to the entrance on its northern end.

6. Arles Roman Amphitheatre

Key Information: Open May-Sep 9am-7pm, Mar, Apr & Oct 9am-6pm, Nov-Feb 10:30am-4:30pm. Tickets are €9/7 or part of a combined ticket.

The R oman Amphitheatre *, also known as Les Arènes was built around 90AD. It’s one of the best-preserved amphitheatres in the world, and you can explore this ancient arena, which once hosted gladiator battles and other events. Its seating capacity is roughly 20,000. Today it’s often used for concerts and bullfights.

There’s not too much to see inside, but you are free to wander about as you want and there’s a good view from the top of the tower. A couple of information boards near the entrance (on the north side) explain its history.

Directions: Walk down the wide steps, continue a short distance and head left through the narrow, atmospheric lane. At the T-junction, turn right and take the second left. The Réattu Museum is in the old building on your right.

7. Réattu Museum

Key Information: Open Tue-Sun 10-5/6pm. Tickets are €8/6.

The Reattu Museum ( Website , Tripadvisor Reviews *) is located in a lovely building, formerly a priory, near the Rhone. It’s not huge and there is a mix of more and less famous artworks inside. These include paintings, sculptures photographs and drawings from a wide time range. The museum is named after the Arles-born painter Jacques Réattu and includes many of his works, along with others by Picasso and many other artists. All captions and explanations are in French.

Directions: Turn right out of the museum and you’ll see the next stop.

8. Thermes de Constantin

The Thermes de Constantin *, or Roman Baths of Constantine, are well-preserved and provide insight into the daily life of the Romans. You can see some of the baths and the complex without actually entering and there’s not too much extra to see inside. There are scenic views of the River Rhone nearby and quite a few different rooms with baths of different temperatures. The baths become more interesting if you buy a short guide that brings the Thermes to life. Apart from that, there are only a couple of information boards explaining everything.

Directions: Continue past the Thermes, head left then right and you’ll see the van Gogh Foundation on your left.

9. Vincent van Gogh Foundation

Key Information: Open daily 10-6pm. Tickets are €10/8/3.

The Vincent van Gogh Foundation ( Website , Tripadvisor Reviews *) focuses on how modern artists are influenced by van Gogh. There are not many paintings by van Gogh himself, instead there are many letters written by famous artists and similar displays. It’s interesting if you’re into art and the art world, but you’ll be disappointed if you expect to see a lot of famous van Gogh paintings. They do have interesting exhibits sometimes, so make such to find out what is on.

Directions: Take a walk to the Rhone River. Head left at the river to the bridge, where you can see the Stairway Trinquetaille as painted by van Gogh. After the viewpoint continue onwards and take the first left. At the peaceful square turn left. Cross the main road and wind your way to the Place du Forum.

10. Place du Forum

The lively Place du Forum * was the centre of Arles in Roman times. It’s now a popular square filled with restaurants and cafes, but you can still see the columns of the Forum in the walls of a hotel at the far end. Le Café Van Gogh is also in this square, famous for being in van Gogh’s painting Café Terrace at Night. You can get a photo that looks fairly similar to his painting, though the cafe itself is overpriced as you might expect.

Directions: Walk down the street past the cafe, then turn right at the end. At the corner turn left and you’ll reach the entrance to the next museum.

11. Arlaten Museum

Key Information: Open Tue-Sun 9:30-6pm. Tickets are €8/5.

The Arlaten Museum ( Website , Tripadvisor Reviews *) has been extensively renovated recently and is now a highly recommended ethnographic museum. It documents the social and cultural life of people living in Provence 150-100 years ago. In this unique museum, artifacts tell stories from different ages. There are enough English translations and you could easily spend a few hours here.

Directions: Head down the street opposite the museum and take the first right.

12. Espace Van Gogh

Key Information: Open daily 8am-6pm, free entry.

The Espace Van Gogh * is located in the Old Arles Hospital where van Gogh was treated after cutting off his ear. Doctors diagnosed him with mania and delirium and he often sat painting in this courtyard garden while recovering. Van Gogh painted ‘The Asylum Garden at Arles’ here and it’s easy to recognise, perhaps the least changed vista since van Gogh’s time. Around the edge of the courtyard there are now little souvenir shops and expensive cafes.

This is the end of the Arles self-guided walking tour. You can now head back to explore more streets of the centre, or discover some of the other attractions slightly further from the centre of Arles.

Things to Do in Arles further from the Centre

Archeological museum.

Key Information: Open daily 9:30am-6:00pm, closed Tuesdays. Tickets cost €8/€5, or in a combined ticket. Audioguide recommended, but there are also captions in English.

The Archeological Museum, also known as the Musee Departemental Arles Antique ( Website , Tripadvisor Reviews *) is a 15-20 minute walk from the centre of Arles, or a 10-minute bus ride. The Archeological Museum sounds like it might be dull, but it’s actually one of the best museums in Arles, so worth the short distance to get there. You could easily spend a few hours here to see everything.

The museum is full of amazing Roman artifacts, the highlight being a complete boat, or river barge, found recently in the nearby Rhône. There are also statues, mosaics, and much more, with the artifacts all well-displayed. You’ll learn a lot about the history of Arles and the Roman period while you’re here.

Les Alyscamps Cemetery

Les Alyscamps Cemetery *, or Necropolis, is a 10-minute walk from the central Place de la Republique. It’s famous for its ancient sarcophagi and picturesque avenues of trees (that van Gogh painted). It’s quite a serene and atmospheric place to explore, though can be a little creepy. It’s an ancient Roman Necropolis but continued to be used for many centuries afterward. In Medieval times was one of the most famous cemeteries in the world.

During this period, Roman cities forbade burials inside the walls, hence the location of this cemetery a little distant from the centre. Many of the sarcophagi have unfortunately been damaged or removed, but you can also see the little Church of St Honorat and a chapel, both of which are rather lovely.

Key Information: Open daily 10-7:30pm. Free entry. Book online in advance during busy periods.

The Luma Arles ( Website , Tripadvisor Reviews *) is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Arles, not far from the Alyscamps. It’s a new exhibition space and art museum with both French and English captions. The artworks are variable, but the building itself is architecturally interesting, designed by Frank Gehry (famous for the Sydney Opera House among others). It used to be an abandoned railway yard, now it’s a futuristic steel tower that can be seen from far away. On your visit you can climb the tower for great views.

The grounds are perhaps the most interesting part, full of old mainly train-related buildings, though these are not well-explained. Remember to ask at the reception for a map. There are also a couple of cafes in the complex, though they tend to be overpriced.

Camargue Museum

Key Information: Open daily 9am-6:00pm. Tickets cost €7/4. Directions: Take Bus A50 from Antonelle bus stop to the Camargue Museum. The bus takes 30 minutes.

The Camargue Museum shows how life in the Camargue has changed over time. It’s housed in a renovated sheepfold in the heart of the Camargue. You can go on a lovely walk from here, best experienced early mornings or later in the afternoon. You can also explore the Camargue on a safari from Arles *.

Abbaye de Montmajour

Key Information: Open daily Apr-May 10am-5pm, June-Sept 10am-6.15pm, Oct-Mar 10am-5pm and closed Mondays. Tickets are €6, or free for under 26 year-olds living in the EU. Directions : Take the 702 Bus (€2.10, takes 7 mins) from Arles train station or Gorodiche bus stop.

The Abbaye de Montmajour ( Website , Tripadvisor Reviews *) is a beautiful Abbey situated in the countryside just outside Arles. Benedictine monks founded the abbey in 948 and the cloisters are really beautiful. The architecture is interesting as it has developed over time, and incorporates styles widely varying in time. There’s lots of information, in English as well as French, and it’s all well-presented. Don’t miss the climb up the central tower, from which there are great views. You could spend 2-3 hours here and walk around the nearby trails.

Best Places to Stay in Arles

Arles has many places to stay, from budget hostels to fancy hotels and everything in between. Check out the best hotels and apartments in Arles below:

• Best Western Atrium *: A good value hotel very close to the centre of Arles. You can find free parking in the streets behind the hotel. There’s also an outdoor rooftop pool with good views of the city.
• Hôtel de l’Amphithéâtre *: A hotel in a heritage building in the town centre with lovely rooms and friendly staff. It’s 10 minutes walk to the nearest parking garage, you can’t drive to the hotel itself.
• Hôtel La Muette *: A typical provençal style hotel located in an old building with plenty of character and charming rooms. Nearest parking 250 metres away.
• Aux Alyscamps Apartment *: A very good value two-bedroom apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine and a balcony. Additionally, there is free parking just outside, though the apartment is a short walk from the city centre.
• Maison Arles *: A lovely 3-bedroom little house with a fully equipped kitchen and everything else you would expect. Free parking just outside. It’s a short walk to the city centre.

Guidebooks for Exploring & Hiking in Southern France

Related Posts

Strasbourg Walking Tour

Colmar Walking Tour

Kayserberg Walking Tour

Barr Walking Tour

Leave a comment cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

• Extrait du règlement
• Les candidates
• Le XXIVème Règne d'Arles
• Le XXIIIème Règne 2017 - 2021
• le XXIIème Règne 2014 - 2017
• Le XXIème Règne 2011 - 2014
• Le XXème Règne 2008 - 2011
• Le XIXème Règne 2005-2008
• Le XVIIIème Règne : 2002-2005
• Les règnes à travers le temps
• PARTENAIRES
• ESPACE PRESSE
• XXIIIème Règne
• Inviter la Reine
• Festiv'Arles - Maintenance et Traditions
• Forum lyrique

Les membres du Jury prennent la pose avec le 24ème et 25ème Règne d'Arles et du Pays d'Arles

Photo du 25ème Règne avec les Reines d'Arles et les Demoiselles d'Honneur à l'occasion des résultats des préselections. 

Votre carte bancaire arrive à expiration. Cliquez ici pour la mettre à jour et continuer à profiter de votre abonnement.

Votre carte bancaire a expiré. Sans action de votre part, votre abonnement risque d’être interrompu et vous perdrez tous vos avantages.

• Bouches-du-Rhône
• Pyrénées-Orientales
• Notre Fondation
• Rendez-vous de la rédaction
• L'essentiel de l'actualité

De nombreux trains supprimés, nouvelle reine d’Arles, la feria d’Alès lancée... l’essentiel de l’actualité en région

Tous les soirs à 20 h 30, retrouvez l’essentiel de l’actualité en région sur midilibre.fr.

Travaux sur les lignes SNCF : de nombreux trains supprimés pour ce long pont

#OCCITANIE . En ce long pont de mai, d’importantes perturbations sont à prévoir sur les différentes lignes de la région . En effet, pendant en cette période, une très forte affluence est attendue dans les TER. Par ailleurs, d’importants travaux sur toute la région vont impacter très fortement les axes toulousains ainsi que l’axe Narbonne-Lunel fermé depuis mercredi 8 mai 18 h jusqu’au dimanche 12 mai 11 h.

L’axe Carcassonne-Toulouse est également coupé. À partir de ce jeudi 9 mai, aucun train Lio ne desservira la gare de Narbonne. Cela devrait également perturber les liaisons entre la France et l’Espagne, d’autant plus que très peu d’offres de remplacement via des bus sont proposées pour le moment.

Des vins audois à la table des présidents français et chinois

#HAUTES-PYRÉNÉES. Parmi les vins servis à la table présidentielle à La Mongie avec le président Xi Jinping ceux des domaines de l’Audois Gérard Bertrand ont figuré en bonne place ce mardi 7 mai annonce L’Indépendant.

Lors de ce déjeuner dans un restaurant d’altitude, Emmanuel Macron, le président chinois et leurs épouses ont pu déguster le Château l’Hospitalet Grand Vin Blanc 2022 et le Château l’Hospitalet Grand Vin Rouge 2021. Parmi les cadeaux offerts à Xi Jinping, figurait la cuvée Art Collection Château l’Hospitalet 2020.

Le chiffre du jour : 315

#HÉRAULT.  Le logement de la main-d’œuvre saisonnière reste un problème. Aussi la préfecture de l’Hérault propose une offre , essentiellement des chambres et studios, tous meublés, à des tarifs "financièrement accessibles" .

Ainsi, à Montpellier, 315 logements répartis dans huit résidences différentes sont disponibles. Dix appartements sont également concernés à Mauguio, autant à La Grande-Motte et à Pérols.

Une nouvelle reine d’Arles

#BOUCHES-DU-RHÔNE.  Amélie Laugier, 22 ans, a été élue ce mercredi 8 mai vingt-cinquième Reine d’Arles. Comme le veut la coutume, elle a été présentée au balcon de l’Hôtel de Ville par le maire d’Arles Patrick de Carolis en ces mots "Pople d’Arle veici ta Reino", "Peuple d’Arles, voici ta Reine".

Une grande foule attendait ce moment, tandis que les gardians à cheval de la confrérie de Saint-Georges arboraient leurs montures et tenues traditionnelles. Amélie Laugier prendra la suite de Camille Hoteman lors de la fête du costume le dimanche 30 juin, jour où elle sera officiellement intronisée. Mais dès samedi 25 mai, le bal de la reine réunira Arlésiennes et gardians dans leurs costumes, et autres invités en tenue de soirée. Un évènement qui célébrera les nouvelles élues et rendra hommage à la reine sortante et à ses demoiselles d’honneur.

La feria d’Alès est lancée jusqu’à dimanche

#ALES . Lancées ce mercredi avec la traditionnelle pégoulade, les festivités de la 33e feria de l’Ascension se poursuivent jusqu’à dimanche . Au programme de ce jeudi, notamment : de 11 h 30 à 13 h, concours d’abrivados ; de 13 h 30 à 14 h 30, animations vachettes ; de 15 h à 16 h, course des gardians ; à 16 h 30, course camarguaise (Trophée des As), dans les arènes du Tempéras ; de 19 h à 20 h, encierro près du pont-Vieux ; à 21 h 30, toro piscine dans les arènes du Tempéras.

Autres temps forts, samedi, la corrida de la culture, en hommage à Maurice André avec trois ganaderias françaises et dimanche, six toros de Yonnet.

J'ai déjà un compte

Je n'ai pas de compte

Souhaitez-vous recevoir une notification lors de la réponse d’un(e) internaute à votre commentaire ?