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The city of Arles and the Camargue

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Hello everyone, I'll meet you today to show you a new place in Provence! We're going to head a little further west to discover the beautiful city of Arles and the Camargue! The city of Arles has the peculiarity of being crossed by the Rhone, but also of being more than 2500 years old. Therefore, we can observe remarkable monuments that were built during Antiquity in Roman times, such as the ancient theatre, the arenas, or the Roman circus. Because of its important heritage, the city is classified as a City and Country of Art and History, and its Roman and Romanesque monuments have been on the World Heritage List since 1981. Proud to attract many tourists every year, it hosts many festivities throughout the year, such as the Feria d'Arles in April, or the International Photography Meetings during the summer. The arenas On the outskirts of Arles, you can find many ponds and swamps, as well as large sandy beaches very popular with kite su...