Arles Guide
While the Yellow House no longer stands, the spirit of Van Gogh is everywhere, from the courtyard of to the night views along the Rhône. However, modern Arles is now defined by LUMA Arles , a 27-acre cultural campus featuring Frank Gehry’s twisting, mirrored tower.
Arles is a city that masterfully bridges the gap between ancient Roman history and avant-garde contemporary art. Reviewing it requires looking at two very different faces of the same city: the weathered stone of its imperial past and the shimmering steel of its creative future.
LUMA Arles (2026) All You SHOULD Know Before Going (w/ Reviews)
The Alyscamps , a Roman necropolis that feels like a "peaceful respite" from the tourist bustle. Its tree-lined path of sarcophagi was famously painted by both Van Gogh and Gauguin. The Art Scene: Van Gogh and Beyond
Climbing the arena’s tower for a panoramic view of the red-tiled roofs of the Old Town.
The city’s Roman heritage is its most striking feature. The (Arena) remains the heart of the town, still used today for bullfights and cultural events, offering a rare continuity of purpose over 2,000 years.
While the Yellow House no longer stands, the spirit of Van Gogh is everywhere, from the courtyard of to the night views along the Rhône. However, modern Arles is now defined by LUMA Arles , a 27-acre cultural campus featuring Frank Gehry’s twisting, mirrored tower.
Arles is a city that masterfully bridges the gap between ancient Roman history and avant-garde contemporary art. Reviewing it requires looking at two very different faces of the same city: the weathered stone of its imperial past and the shimmering steel of its creative future.
LUMA Arles (2026) All You SHOULD Know Before Going (w/ Reviews)
The Alyscamps , a Roman necropolis that feels like a "peaceful respite" from the tourist bustle. Its tree-lined path of sarcophagi was famously painted by both Van Gogh and Gauguin. The Art Scene: Van Gogh and Beyond
Climbing the arena’s tower for a panoramic view of the red-tiled roofs of the Old Town.
The city’s Roman heritage is its most striking feature. The (Arena) remains the heart of the town, still used today for bullfights and cultural events, offering a rare continuity of purpose over 2,000 years.
