Ancient Arles on the Rhône River

Arles was a little settlement that was concurred and settled by the Roman Empire for defense and trade purposes. It became a thriving city with an arena and theater and all venues are still being used today. Also Van Gogh painted here for some time and it was in this town he painted Starry Night and the Yellow Cafe and the garden in front of the hospital his brother put him in after he cut his ear off. So colorful town all around.Read more