Day 6 - Arles
Today we enjoy a guided tour of historic Arles, the home of some
of Europe's best Roman ruins. With a long history dating back to
Celtic times, Arles' heritage of conquest over the years has left
it with a rich variety of architecture, which we explore during our
visit. We take in the stunning Roman Amphitheatre and enjoy the
myriad of Romanesque architecture and sun-baked houses.
Arles was the inspiration for some of Van Gogh's artistry and
its heritage harks back to the glory days of Julius Caesar. Once a
major Roman port, Arles rose to prominence after Caesar plundered
Marseille for backing his political opponent, and evidence of that
prosperity is preserved wonderfully for us to see. Following our
tour we travel inland to learn about olive oil production in
Provence and we sample some of the local produce. Tonight we enjoy
a farewell Gala dinner back on board the Anne-Marie, as a
perfect way to round off our wonderful French adventure. Overnight
ship.
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