The narrow streets of Arles are full of delightful things…come for a walk along the lovely cobblestones.
There are wonderful decorations on buildings.
Interesting roofs.
The windows and doorways are delightfully dilapidated, and often spilling with flowers.
We had some delicious things to eat in Arles.
I really didn’t know what to expect of Arles, but I was very pleasantly surprised. The city centre is vibrant and interesting and in the evening really comes to life with people out and about enjoying the lovely outdoor cafes. A few of the restaurants we tried were fully booked…we will have to return.
We ventured into the Camargue countryside as well…that will be another post.
Debra I love your photos. 🙂
By: ranu802 on July 8, 2015
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Arles makes a great subject.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 8, 2015
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so beautiful dear Debra, I could lose myself in there, with Mr.Can 🙂 Thank you, love, nia
By: niasunset on July 8, 2015
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Arles is a wonderful place to visit.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 8, 2015
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Arles is a fascinating city and your photos show its beauty and diversity. Another interesting fact concerning Arles is that it is the hometown of the famous Gipsy band ‘The Gipsy Kings” who created the “gipsy rumba” back in the 80s and 90s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mifnMC_Kn1Q
By: Mulino Dominillo on July 8, 2015
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I remember the Gypsy Kings. I had no idea they were from Arles.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 8, 2015
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What about the Woman of Arles?
By: William Puccini on July 9, 2015
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Many years since I last visited. I agree it is a lovely town, a great place to stroll around with a camera. I can still remember a meltingly tender rack of lamb, eaten in a little place with a view of the ancient amphitheatre.
By: Sue on July 8, 2015
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We had some great food in Arles. There were many very good looking restaurants to choose from
By: Debra Kolkka on July 8, 2015
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Arles looks like it has a really nice feel to it. The colours are great and your photos are lovely.
By: Lyn on July 8, 2015
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Arles was a great place to visit, we would happily go back.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 8, 2015
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I love these posts on the south of France. I met a guy in Gombereto who lives in Nice and he inherited his Gombereto house. He tells me it takes him 3 hours to get from Nice to Gombereto to look after his garden!
I would love the opportunity to explore the south of France it looks fascinating.
By: chris oconnor on July 8, 2015
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I wouldn’t like to be in the car with him! I think it took us at least 5 to get that far. One day we had morning coffee in Portofino, lunch in Monaco and dinner in Cannes. It is a relatively easy drive, except for the bit around Genova, which can be a bit confusing and often congested. The area along the Italian/French coast is gorgeous. Every time we do it we say we should do it more often.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 8, 2015
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I have to admit I was a little surprised he could get from Nice to Gombereto in 3 hours!. Maybe its a case of he was enjoying himself so much on the journey that 5 hours felt like 3?
By: chris oconnor on July 9, 2015
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What a beautiful looking town. Your photos show it.
By: Gerlinde on July 8, 2015
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It is a lovely town. It was very windy while we were there, something I think happens often.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 8, 2015
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What a beautiful place. I especially like the florist shops – I have actually started a bucket list and Arles is now in my bucket – let’s hope my bucket is in good repair. I love the music of the Gypsy Kings – makes you want to dance doesn’t it.
By: Jan on July 9, 2015
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You would do well to put Arles on your list. The whole area is great with lots of interesting places to see.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 9, 2015
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Oh I adore those colourful shutters! Each window looks like a movie set! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on July 10, 2015
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It is a really interesting town…and we didn’t even find the aqueduct.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 16, 2015
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Oh my …. another place I don’t know … and another that I would seem to love.
By: aFrankAngle on July 10, 2015
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I’m sure you would really enjoy Arles.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 16, 2015
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Where to begin, the wonderful, painterly shutters or the gorgeous florist shop. It all looks so perfect. Thank you Deb!
By: janinevasta on July 12, 2015
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Arles was a gorgeous place to visit…there are just too many great places.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 16, 2015
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“Delightfully dilapidated,” I love that!
By: sheilasunshine on July 16, 2015
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I loved those shutters!
By: Debra Kolkka on July 16, 2015
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Beautiful Debra! I love as usual how you arranged the photos! I have not been to Arles but would love to visit. 😊
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