• Arles. What did the Romans do for them..

    May 3, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    A theatre for one, an amphitheatre right next door for two, and a marvellous crypt. Sort of MCG / tennis centre precinct a la first century. Van Gogh also made it his home for some years. His art is reproduced at the sites he painted. In more recent news, today was Arles market day. Hankering for fresh fish, sweet nougat, old car parts or cheap sunnies? Its all here waiting.

    Caught the train from Avignon to here. The markets are colourful with food, products, and people. The Roman heritage is very present and still actively used in town.
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