Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The best way to get a sense of Van Gogh's time in Arles is to take the excellent
Van Gogh Trail
, a walking circuit of the city marked by footpath-embedded
plaques.
MUSÉE RÉATTU
(10 rue du Grand Prieuré; adult/child €7/5; 10am-12.30pm & 2-6.30pm Tue-Sun)
Housed in a former 15th-century priory, this splendid museum has two Picasso
paintings and 57 sketches from the early 1970s. It also contains works by 18th- and
19th-century Provençal artists, but it's best known for its cutting-edge photographic
displays.
Museum, Gallery
Tours
From July to September the tourist office runs guided tours (€6), with the Vieil Arles
tour in English on Saturdays at 5pm, and the Van Gogh tour on Tuesdays at 5pm.
Sleeping
L'HÔTEL PARTICULIER €€€
( 04 90 52 51 40;
www.hotel-particulier.com
; 4 rue de la Monnaie; d €239-259;
)
A hidden spot, this exclusive boutique hotel with restaurant, spa and
hammam
oozes chic charm. From the big black door with heavy knocker to the
crisp white linens and minimalist decor, everything about this 18th-century private
mansion enchants.
Boutique Hotel
HÔTEL DE L'AMPHITHÉÂTRE €€
( 04 90 96 10 30;
www.hotelamphitheatre.fr
; 5-7 rue Diderot; d €55-95; )
Crimson, chocolate, terracotta and other rich earthy colours dress the 17th-century
stone of this stylish hotel, which steals hearts with its narrow staircases, roaring fire
and alfresco courtyard breakfasts.
Historic Hotel
LE BÉLVEDÈRE HÔTEL €€
(
Boutique Hotel
04 90 91 45 94;
www.hotellebelvedere-arles.fr
; 5 place Voltaire; d €70-90;
)
This sleek 17-room hotel is one of the best Arlésian pads. A red-glass chandelier
adorns the lobby-lounge and the rooms are fitted out in stylish red, chocolate
brown, grey and beige colour schemes.
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