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Blogging partners Trip Planning Guide recommend charming Arles in Provence. Europe vacations to this heart-warming destination are always memorable for a variety of reasons, including endless easy-on-the-eye landscapes, art, weather, shopping and food/wine.
Landscape near Arles, by Forever Wiser
The charming old town of Arles with its ancient walls, cobbled squares and lovely fountains is best visited on foot, as everything is within walking distance. More to the point, Arles centre is a difficult place to park your hire car!
Enjoy the impressive medieval architecture, then join the locals in one of the scenic squares and have a relaxing lunchtime meal accompanied by a glass of wine.
Other Arles top tips include advice on making evening meal reservations – or go hungry/have to make do with a takeway, visiting the nearby ancient Roman cemetery Les Alyscamps (immortalised by both van Gogh and Cezanne), dropping in the spledid cloisters of Saint-Trophime and finally the oft-repeated tip about addressing the locals in their own language. The latter might be particularly pertinent, owing to the apparent friendly disposition of the Arles residents.
If your European travel takes you to this part of France, consider our own advice on the top Provence attractions.
