Arles (say: "arl" )

We packed our bags and bid aurevoir to Aix-en-Provence.  We went down to the Gare Routiere (bus station) and took the regional bus #18 from Aix to Arles.  It took two hours to arrive in Arles.  The bus drivers are amazing as they move through small towns and traffic circles with great ease.  Our housing in Arles was a Air B&B type arrangement.  That means the experience was more like living in the neighborhood of the Roman Arena instead of a tourist hotel.  We walked around town and discovered many things....including an Irish Bar.  A trip to a local grocery store and we were set for supper at home as well as breakfast American the next day.

 This kind man in Arles help me find the right memory card to buy for my camera.

 The Rhone River runs through the city of Arles.

 Two American tourists in Arles.

 Espace Van Gogh ...the mental hospital where the artist was cared for in Arles.

 And we even found an Irish Pub in Arles.

 Place Republique (town square) in Arles.

 St. Trophime Church-Romanesque entrance.

 Church of St. Trophime--named for the 3rd century bishop.

 The French colors flying.

 The Classical Theater is the ruins of Roman times, restored and used for events today.

 Roman Arena.  Still used today for bull fights.

 Notre Dame de la Major in Arles

The old Roman ruins in Arles.

 Roman Arena