Description

Arles is the kind of place that gets under your skin. Ancient Roman ruins around every corner, jasmine blooming in every doorway, world-class modern art steps from a 2,000-year-old amphitheater. It is picturesque to the point of feeling unreal.

I spent my honeymoon exploring every corner of this Provençal gem, and this guide is everything I wish I had before I arrived. Inside you’ll find my honest, firsthand recommendations for where to eat, what to see, where to splurge, and what to skip, plus day trips into the surrounding countryside that are absolutely worth the drive.

This is not a roundup of the most-Googled spots. This is the guide your well-traveled friend (that’s me) hands you before your trip.

Inside the guide:

• A 3-day itinerary
• Foodie restaurant recommendations
• The best day-trips from Arles into Provence & the Luberon
• Nature escapes in the Camargue
• A custom Google Maps list of every spot mentioned