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9. CRYPTOPORTICUS DU FORUM
This amazing labyrinth of chambers beneath the ancient Forum was the city's
granary, carved out of the ground during the 1st century AD.
Cryptoporticus du
Forum • pl de la Republique • Open daily. Mar-Oct: 9am-noon, 2-6pm (7pm
May-Sep); Nov-Feb: 10am-noon, 2-5pm • Adm €3.50
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10. PLACE DU FORUM
Nothing remains today but the name of the Forum, the market which was the very
heart of Roman Arles. However the place du Forum is still the hub of the town.
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Arles Bullfights
Les Arènes was originally built to stage the gory gladiator contests so loved by
the Romans, and today is still the scene of battles between man and beast. Dur-
ing the bullfighting season, every seat in the arena is filled. Most contests are
Provençal-style, in which the bull is not killed, but Spanish-style
corridas
also
take place.
Tip:
Save on entry fees with a “passeport” from the tourist office.
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