Arles

Housed in a modern building, this museum reveals the remarkable wealth of Arles' archaeological finds. — Michelin Guide

A handsome Baroque theatre with a façade populated by chubby-cheeked cherubs. — Michelin Guide

The weighbridge painted by Van Gogh was destroyed in 1926. This identical replica was taken down from its original position and moved here, a few metres away. — Michelin Guide

Three rooms of this museum, housed in a Knights of Malta priory dating to the 15th century, are dedicated to local painter Jacques Réattu. — Fodor's

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.  — Atlas Obscura

Enchanted with Arles's limpid light, vibrant landscape, and scenic monuments, Van Gogh experienced here what was to be his greatest blossoming in a decade as a painter. — Fodor's

Vincent van Gogh was treated in this former hospital before leaving for St-Rémy-de-Provence. — Michelin Guide

Just as social, political and religious life revolved around the forum in Roman Arles so this busy plane-tree-shaded square buzzes with cafe life today. — Lonely Planet

Constructed in the 12th century, this church sits on one of Arles' highest points. — Lonely Planet

The square with arcading housing craftsmen's shops is extremely pleasant. — Michelin Guide

Arles' cultural museum is closed for renovations until 2018. — Lonely Planet

Beneath the stones of the place du Forum lies a weblike system of subterranean galleries, carved out during the 1st century when the square was the hub of town life. — Lonely Planet

Access the subterranean Cryptoportiques through the Hôtel de Ville in the centre of Arles. — Lonely Planet