Place: Arles, France
Weather: Occasional rain, 51/59F.
Route: From Pont d'Arc 124 km south on N106 and A54.
Significance: Arles was a major capital during the Roman times - there is a theatre and arena that still stand. There are also several Romanesque buildings from the 11th and 12th centuries. In the late 19th century Arles was known as a place for artists - including Vincent Van Gogh - who produced some of his most famous works here.
Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Roman arena (from whc.unesco.org)
The main square (from whc.unesco.org)
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