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Day trips from Arles in Provence
We will be there in Decemeber and based in Arles.
Based on the weather what are day trips we can do from here. We are interested in Historical buildings and other must see things. Please suggest. |
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Day trips from Arles in Provence
"6656" wrote in message om... We will be there in Decemeber and based in Arles. Based on the weather what are day trips we can do from here. We are interested in Historical buildings and other must see things. Please suggest. Beaux de Provence Orange Pont du Gard Nimes etc., etc., etc........ Gerrit |
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Day trips from Arles in Provence
We will be there in Decemeber and based in Arles. Based on the
weather what are day trips we can do from here. We are interested in Historical buildings and other must see things. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up a Michelin Green Guide. It has a map that rates locations by interest using one- to three-star ratings, and then each one is described in detail in the text of the guide. It also shows nicely doable routes you can take by car between the most interesting attractions. This is all presented in a format, and with incredible detail, that is completely impossible to even suggest in posts on Usenet. |
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Day trips from Arles in Provence
Ditto the rest - buy a good guide book.
I went there with a few friends, this past February, also stayed mostly in Arles. It's a good central location for the area. A must see thing for Arles is the Saturday market, where local vendors sell local food products. Lots of fun. My suggestions for sight-seeing day-trips are (1) Les Baux - very beautiful, and if you climb to the top of village, you'll get a great landscape of the surrounding area...if it is a windy day, (which it was when we were there), be sure to bundle up properly...we discovered, among other things, the power of the French 'mistral'.... (2) Avignon - majestic, amazing, lots to see for the day. I also liked Pont de Gard, though it's hardly worth a whole day to visit. Just the same, it's worth to marvel at ancient engineering. Nimes was a bit of a disappointment, but we happened upon a bullfight event there, in the center of the town, which proved interesting to observe as a locals' activity, much like a soccer game or something of that nature. Aix-en-Provence is not bad, it's probably the most "happening" place since there is a university in town. Also, it's the nearest place to go, for nightlife. Xanthe Sonza (6656) wrote in message . com... We will be there in Decemeber and based in Arles. Based on the weather what are day trips we can do from here. We are interested in Historical buildings and other must see things. Please suggest. |
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Day trips from Arles in Provence
Uzès is a pretty town and especially good on market days. You could do a
tour of wine towns that are close together, such as Tavel and Chateuneuf-du-Pape. There is a lot to do and a good guide (Michelin Green by my choice). Jack's Provence section (www.jack-travel.com) is comprehensive if eccentric. But his restaurant reccomendations have never failed me. "Mason Barge" wrote in message ... On 8 Nov 2003 22:25:23 -0800, (6656) wrote: We will be there in Decemeber and based in Arles. Based on the weather what are day trips we can do from here. We are interested in Historical buildings and other must see things. Please suggest. Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Avignon Aix (kind of a big town for a day but a must see) Les Baux/St. Remy I'll tell you what -- just buy an Eyewitness Provence, you will be happy you did. Mason Barge "If this is coffee, please bring me some tea. If this is tea, please bring me some coffee." -- Abraham Lincoln |
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