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Musee Departemental Arles Antique vs Abbaye de Montmajour
Musee Departemental Arles Antique and Abbey of Montmajour are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Musee Departemental Arles Antique scores significantly higher than Abbey of Montmajour. Musee Departemental Arles Antique scores 89 with accolades from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Musee Departemental Arles Antique
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Presqu'ile du Cirque Romain, 13635 Arles
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Fodor's
"Though it's a hike from the center, this state-of-the-art museum is a good place to set the tone and context for your exploration of Arles."
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Ask for an English-language guidebook.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The rich collection of pagan and Christian art includes stunning mosaics and an entire wing dedicated to archaeological treasures highlighting Arles' commercial and maritime past."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Housed in a modern building, this museum reveals the remarkable wealth of Arles' archaeological finds."
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Frommer's
"Set within a sleek compound around 1km ( 1/2 mile) south of Arles’ town center, this archaeological museum has finds that were uncovered throughout the region’s rich territories."
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Abbaye de Montmajour
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Route de Fontvieille, 13200 Arles
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Fodor's
"This magnificent Romanesque abbey looming over the marshlands north of Arles stands in partial ruin."
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The interior, renovated by contemporary architect Rudy Ricciotti, is used for world-class contemporary art exhibitions, and the Chapelle St Croix is open for visits—but you need to ask for the keys.
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The remains of the abbey include the lovely 12C church of Notre-Dame, the Romanesque cloister with its carved capitals, the Tour de l'Abbé (a tower overlooking the Alpilles and the Crau plain)."
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Frommer's
"Temporary shows, ranging from a Christian Lacroix installation to annual photographic displays as part of Les Recontres d’Arles, are dotted throughout the atmospheric ruins."
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