Arles continued

The street where we're staying is very narrow and reflects the intimate quality of Arles that Van Gogh, one of its most famous residents, would still recognise. Along with the amphitheatre that reminds us that Arles was important in Roman times. On the first full day we are subjected to a deluge of biblical proportions but from the following day, the weather is clear for us to enjoy the back streets and little squares. There are some beautiful Art Nouveau details and a canal which would have been navigable only for small boats. Every "place" seems to have its cafe (independent of the international chains) or a restaurant serving exotic food. North African is the favourite. The final image shows a procession of famers parading their wares.Read more