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A holiday that preserves Provencal traditions
The festival itself called "Fete votive" is an old Provencal tradition that was born as a holiday in honor of the patron saint of the settlement. Each town - whether it is a large settlement or a small village - has its own dates and celebration program.
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For lovers of historical places
How to get there? 1. Classic option, paid, repeatedly described in guidebooks. - Bus number A15 from Avignon, go to the Rond Point Pont du Gard stop (in Vers-pont-du-gard), on the road about 45 minutes, the fare is 1.
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For lovers of historical places
Two round towers and the remains of the wall are the Cavalry Gate (Porte de la Cavalerie), which served as the northern entrance to the old city of Arles. The city wall was built in the 13th century, when the city was actively growing and developing.
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Urban architecture lovers
A physician by training, Amé dé e Pichot became famous mainly as a journalist, translator of English literature and a bibliophile. The fountain was built by his son and is dedicated to the friendship between Amé dé e Pichot and the painter Paul Balze.
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Monument to the champion and keeper of the Provencal language
There is a monument to Frederic Mistral on the Place du Forum. This is a true legend of Provence, the uncrowned king of Provencal poetry, Nobel Prize in Literature (1904) and creator of the famous Dictionary of Provence.
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Journey in the footsteps of Wag Gog
Café Van Gogh has gained worldwide fame ever since the brilliant artist immortalized it on one of his canvases. Address: Place du Forum, 11 It should be noted that if the Parisian period was for Van Gogh a time of extensive experiments, then in Arles they ended with a concentrated concentratio...
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Lovers of Roman ruins
The Amphitheater Romain is an ancient Roman arena dating back to the 1st century AD. e. The Colosseum of Arles is not as big as its Roman older brother, although it was built in the same era - during the reign of the Flavian dynasty.
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Lovers of Roman ruins
The ancient theater (Theatre Antique) was built at the end of the 1st century BC. e. during the reign of Emperor Augustus. This is one of the first Roman theaters built of stone.
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Dark. Scary. But interesting :)
On Place de la Republique, in the City Hall (to the left of the main entrance) there is an unusual tourist site - Cryptoportiques. The entrance ticket costs 3.50 euros. Cryptoportics are underground arched galleries: three double tunnels.
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For lovers of historical places
One of the most interesting Romanesque buildings in the region, Saint Trophime Cathedral, is located on Place de la Republique. It was built on the site of the original (5th century) St.
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For lovers of historical places
On the Place de la Republique there is an obelisk dating from the 4th century. Previously, it towered in the middle of the Roman Circus, but with the destruction of the Circus, it fell, split, went underground and was found only in 1389.
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One of the main squares of the city
What to look for in Republic Square? - City Hall building with a facade of the 17th century and the Clock Tower, on which there is a statue of the god Mars (the locals called him "the bronze man"); - An obelisk dating from the 4th century; - Cathedral and cloister of St.
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Dedicated to all photography lovers
Every year, during the summer, Arles hosts the world's oldest photography festival, Rencontres d'Arles (Meetings in Arles). It is recognized as one of the world's leading festivals dedicated exclusively to photography.
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For lovers of historical places
These are ancient Roman baths, erected at a time when Emperor Constantine was in Arles (4th century). Public baths, which were heated by hot air flowing through channels in the floor and walls, gradually turned into complex structures with many rooms: a dressing room, rooms with cold, cool and hot w...
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For lovers of leisurely walks and beautiful views
The Rhone embankment is a great place for a stroll. Here you have a full-flowing beautiful river; and the remains of a bridge, which was less fortunate than Saint-Bé né zet in Avignon - only supports remained of it; and shady squares where cheerful French grandfathers play petanque (petanq...
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A kaleidoscope of Provencal markets
The traditional market in Cavaillon has both a food and a huge industrial part - there is a huge sector with clothes and shoes, where products from Chinese craftsmen are very noticeable.
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For lovers of historical places
Not far from the Cathedral, there is an unusual Agar house (Hotel d’Agar), which attracts attention with huge gargoyles grinning their teeth from the walls of the building.
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For lovers of historical places
On Place Fran? ois Tourel is one of the Roman sights of the city - Arch, dating back to the 1st century AD. e. In the 19th century, the arch was moved stone by stone to the center from the outskirts of Cavaillon.
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For lovers of historical places
On the Place Joseph d'Arbaud is the former Cathedral of Cavaillon, named after the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Veran of Cavaillon. In the 6th century, this place was the episcopal residence.
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For lovers of non-trivial sculpture
When you cross the footbridge "Allé e du 18 Juin", be sure to look into the clear waters of the Sorgues. There, at the bottom of the river, there is a sculpture of an ear.
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Great place to relax
On the banks of the river Sorgue, not far from the bridge "Allee du 18 Juin", is located the Public garden of the city (Jardin public). Wonderful place! Noisy waters Sorg.
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A holiday that preserves Provencal traditions
Every year, on the third Sunday of July, Ile-sur-la-Sorgue hosts an unusual festival "La Pеche d'Antan" organized by the "Pescaire Lilen" Brotherhood. This Brotherhood was founded in 1593 for social mutual assistance by the fishermen of the city.
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The main catholic church in the city
On the Place de l'? glise there is a beautiful church dating back to the 13th century. Later, the temple was rebuilt several times, the last reconstruction was carried out in the Romanesque style (18th century).
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The most photographed attraction in the city
Like any tourist town, L'Isle-sur-la Sorgue has its own feature - these are huge water wheels. The fact is that in the Middle Ages, silk and woolen factories were actively built and developed here.
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A kaleidoscope of Provencal markets
The Provencal market in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue feels like it takes over the whole city! Everything is buzzing, making noise, bargaining and shouting invitingly - “Try me! ".
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