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On the Rhône in Provence, Arles is the city of Van Gogh and Roman antiquity. The amphitheater, Romanesque Saint-Trophime church, and proximity to the Camargue make Arles a cultural jewel.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 33°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: November — a pleasant 16°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (13°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
11°
Jan
14°
Feb
17°
Mar
20°
Apr
24°
May
29°
Jun
33°
Jul
33°
Aug
26°
Sep
23°
Oct
16°
Nov
12°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
7h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
3d
Jan
5d
Feb
6d
Mar
6d
Apr
7d
May
7d
Jun
2d
Jul
4d
Aug
8d
Sep
10d
Oct
8d
Nov
7d
Dec

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Arles as a Vacation Destination

Arles is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 33°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan