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Arles is a small city on the Rhône River in southern France, shaped by Roman history and the landscapes of Provence. A well-preserved amphitheatre and ancient theatre stand within a compact centre of narrow streets, stone houses and shaded squares. The city also served as an important subject for Vincent van Gogh, though little from his time survives unchanged.

Markets, cafés and local festivals keep the centre active beyond its monuments. The city sits between fertile countryside and the marshes of the Camargue, where horses, cattle and birdlife define a very different landscape. This position makes it possible to combine archaeology and everyday urban life with easy access to rural scenery without turning the visit into a long regional circuit.