Planning Your Visit

Our team remains available at all times to assist you in organizing your stay in Arles.

We invite you to explore the program at LUMA Arles, guide you to carefully selected restaurants, and suggest cultural itineraries or excursions throughout the region.

Whether you wish to wander through the streets of the historic center or discover the landscapes of Provence, the Camargue, and the Alpilles, we are here to advise and guide you, ensuring your stay unfolds with ease and inspiration.

 

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Façade of Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles

Arles, a city of arts which knows no season

Arles comes alive with a vibrant cultural program, where ancient heritage, contemporary creation, and international festivals resonate throughout the city.

7 museums and art centers to visit:

  • LUMA Arles

    LUMA Arles is a creative campus in the heart of the Parc des Ateliers; a 19th century industrial wasteland entirely renovated to host a variety of major contemporary artists' exhibitions and events all year long.

  • Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles

    Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles places the artist’s work in perspective with contemporary artists.

  • Lee Ufan Arles

    Lee Ufan Arles extends this presence of contemporary art within a space dedicated to the artist’s work.

  • Musée Réattu

    Musée Réattu, housed in a former Grand Priory, presents a collection spanning modern and contemporary art, including works by Picasso and a significant photography collection.

  • Musée départemental Arles Antique

    Musée départemental Arles Antique offers a journey into the city’s Roman past.

  • Museon Arlaten

    Museon Arlaten explores Provençal traditions and identity.

  • Musée de la Mode et du Costume - Fragonard

    Musée de la Mode et du Costume - Fragonard celebrates the history of textile craftsmanship.

Together, these institutions shape a rich and multifaceted artistic experience, to be discovered throughout the year.

 

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Spring

In spring, Arles and its surrounding nature gradually awaken after winter, under a sun that reshapes the landscape.

From February onwards, pink flamingos animate the Camargue with their courtship displays, a striking spectacle in the heart of vast, untamed landscapes.

Easter marks the beginning of the festive season. The city regains its distinctive vibrancy, blending local traditions with the first highlights of the cultural calendar. With the Festival du Dessin, Arles unfolds through lines and sketches: intimate, free, and sometimes experimental.

Summer

LUMA Arles presents a rich and diverse program: exhibitions, talks, performances, fairs, and concerts extend and enrich this artistic effervescence.

Les Rencontres d’Arles transform the city into a constellation of exhibitions, taking over churches, industrial sites, and historic buildings.

At sunset, world music resonates with Les Suds, through concerts at the ancient theatre and across venues throughout the city.

The whole world converges in Arles.

 

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Fall

The city reveals itself in a different way: stroll through the market, enjoy a coffee on a terrace, and admire the beauty of ancient monuments outlined in the fall light.

It is also the season to enjoy one last swim along the beaches of the Camargue, when the Mediterranean still holds the warmth of summer.

Arles reveals itself under the soft light that so inspired Van Gogh.

Winter

The city welcomes you in a more intimate atmosphere. The streets grow quieter, and time seems to slow down. It is the perfect moment to discover the city's monuments, museums, and best spots in a peaceful, unhurried way.

 

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