Archbishop’s Palace, Arles, France, summer 2015
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Arles city view
A man stands on the promenade overlooking the Rhone River and the ancient town of Arles, Provence
Photographer, Les rencontres de la photographie, Arles
Arles
This was my first visit to Arles, in Provence in southern France. The town contains some impressive Roman vestiges, including an amphitheater and an Arena. I was fortunate that my arrival coincided with the annual photography exhibition Les Rencontres de la Photographie, held in locations and historic buildings throughout the town. I spent one entire day wandering from one photo exhibit to the next, in the intense summer heat.
I spent three days in Arles, staying at the delightful Hostellerie de la Source just outside of town. Among the highlights of my stay was a bakery and pastry shop that sold wonderful Provencal sablés (a kind of shortbread). I ate several. I had intended on the final day to take a bus to Saint-Remy and Les Baux de Provence, but after standing at the appointed bus stop among a group of travelers for an hour, the bus never showed up. Those destinations will be saved for a future trip.
Cathedral of St. Trophime
St. Trophime cloister
Roman Arena
Photography exhibit
Photography exhibit, Archbishop’s Palace
Photography exhibit, photo group and chair
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