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Off The Beaten Path: Terra-cotta Rooftops
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The one view that I fell in love with was the one before me and all around me once I made it to the top level of the Arles Roman Amphitheatre.
I had never before seen such a collection of orange-colored roofs before me!
The surrounding countryside quite enchanted me...so much so that I had to force myself to come down.
But I'll be back for another look!
I think I'll have to plant myself there for a few days to do some sketches...
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Off The Beaten Path: Go for a Stroll
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The ancient streets of Arles are rather difficult to manoeuvre with a car, unless it's one of the few main avenues,
so I would highly recommend parking your car somewhere safe and exploring the town on foot.
This is by far the best way to really get a feel for the place, and at a pace that allows you to stop and go as you please.
There are so many charming and fascinating places to be discovered along the numerous cobbled and narrow streets.
I found most of the best ones radiated from the Arles Amphitheatre.
And don't forget to take your dog along with you!
It's a great way to meet the locals, who seemed to be deeply attached to their canine companions.
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Off The Beaten Path: Le Point de Langlois
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Vincent van Gogh painted this drawbridge in Arles in 1888.
Located just outside of the town of Arles.
Get a self-guided map (about $2US) available at the town's local newspaper and it should give you further information and directions to the bridge and other spots of interest in Arles
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Off The Beaten Path: Van Gogh's Painting of Le Point de Langlois
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Lettre à Théo :
" ... Pour ce qui est du travail, j'ai rapporté une toile de 15 aujourd'hui, c'est un pont-levis sur lequel passe une petite voiture, qui se profile sur le ciel bleu - la rivière bleue également, des berges orangées avec verdure, un groupe de laveuses aux caracos et bonnets bariolés ..."
"Today I brought back a canvas of a drawbridge with a little cart going over it, outlined against a blue sky --- the river blue as well, the banks orange-coloured, with green grass and a group of washerwomen in smocks and many-coloured caps. And I have another landscape with a little country bridge and more washerwomen; also an avenue of plane trees near the station."
1888
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Off The Beaten Path: The Edges of the Rhone River
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Walk along the edges of the Rhone river close to Arles and see the views which inspired Van Gogh to paint.
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Off The Beaten Path: Van Gogh's View of the Rhone at Night
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Starry Night over the Rhone is one of Vincent van Gogh's famous paintings of Arles at night.
The challenge of painting at night intrigued Van Gogh. The perspective he chose for Starry Night over the Rhone allowed him to capture the reflections of the gas lighting in Arles across the glimmering blue water of the Rhone.
The sky above is illuminated by the constellation known as the Great Bear.
In the foreground, two lovers enjoy the soft, soothing night light as they stroll by the banks of the river.
Depicting color was of great importance to Vincent. In letters to his brother, Theo van Gogh, he often described objects in his paintings in terms of color. His night paintings, including Starry Night over the Rhone, emphasize the importance he placed in capturing the sparkling colors of the night sky and the artificial lighting that was new to this period.
Oil on canvas
72.5 x 92.0 cm
Arles 1888
Musée d'Orsay Paris
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BohemiaViajera Mon Nov 10, 2008 22:08 UTC
The Cafe Van Gogh in Arles is nice to take a picture or two, but for all means, don't eat there...carrots's salad from a can? One of the worst food in France and Europe...or even my life, really, really bad. | jmokhlis Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:28 UTC
Your tip sounds suspiciously similar to the one in the Rough Guide to France 2007. Helpful anyway. Ta! | Jim_Eliason Sun May 4, 2008 22:57 UTC
Great tips! | RBLT Tue Apr 29, 2008 18:32 UTC
Are there scheduled bullfights June 23 - 26? If so, is it necessary to buy tickets in advance? Thanks you, Rick L. |
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