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Around Arles
Around Arles there is really so much to see. The choice below is just a kind of starter. For each numer on the map there is an explanation below.
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| 1: The old town Uzés, with a famous tower to the cathedral, Tour Fenestrelle |
| 2: Pont du Gard, an aqueduct built by the Romans around 50 AD to transfer water from Uzés to Nimes. In this location, the aqueduct is crossing the river Gard, and the aqueduct is built in three levels. |
 3. Roman theater in Orange. The town was founded by roman legionaries from 2nd legion. The theater was built in the first century AD, and is now used for opera and concert performances. |
 4: Avignon with the Pope Palace. In the 12th century the Popes were placed in Avignon, and they erected a very impressive palace. Avignon also has very well preserved ramparts. |
 5: Mont Ventoux, one of the highest mountains in the region, height 1 912 m. Fantastic view on a clear day! |
| 6: Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. The fountain, or spring, of Vaucluse, situated at the feet of a steep cliff 230 metres high, is the biggest spring in France. It is also the fifth largest in the world with an annual flow of 630 million cubic metres. |
| 7: Luberon, a series of mountains with a number of small mountain villages. |
| 8: Mourre Nègre, view point with great view! |
| 9: Plateau des Antiques, excavations of a Roman town, placed along Via Aurelia, the Roman road from Milano to Arles |
 10: Les Baux-de-Provence, very old town with very dramatic setting. |
| 11: Camargue, large National Park with black bulls, white horses, pink flamingoes. Lots of possibilities for riding. |
 Aigues-Mortes, distance Due to sand deposits from river Rhone, the town has no longer contact with the sea. The town has big gypsy Festivals in May and October. |
 Aix-en-Provence, distance |
| Marseille, distance |
| Nice, appox |
| Barcelona, approx |