Montmajour Abbey
Arles - Monument
Located at the gates of the city of Arles, the benedictine Abbey of nobleman is an exceptional example of a monument that reflects nearly eight centuries of history and architecture in Provence for a community of 50 to 80 monks consists of several buildings and form a repertoire of Romanesque, Gothic and classical styles with eight centuries of history and monastic architecture of 949 to 1791. It is also a place of inspiration for modern art and contemporary, the site fascinates including Van Gogh (1853-1890) who makes many drawings in 1888-1889. "Ascension", the work of Alain Kirili (born in 1946) created for the choir of the Abbey, pays tribute to his use of color "in thickness".Since April 14, 2017, the Abbey to reopen access to the visit of the Hermitage. Unique testimony in Western Europe of pre-Romanesque architecture in its entirety. The work of the Hermitage St. Peter ended after 4 years with the restoration siding, cleaning of walls, the realization of coatings of gaps and media sets, recovery of soil, rock, stone and highlighted volumes interiors of the troglodytes parties. This Chapel troglodyte of the XIth century, originally simple shelter under rock for a few hermits, is the oldest architectural witness of the Abbey.
- Accessible for disabled
- Coach park, Private parking
- Internet access
A free entry for Bouches-du-Rhône inhabitants with the My Provence Pass!
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Contact
Abbaye de Montmajour
Route De Fontvieille
13200 Arles -
Phone
- 04 90 54 64 17
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Fax
04 90 54 86 40
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Website
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Tours
Where to stay
Forum
Arles
"You are in the heart of the city"!When we located the place of the Forum on the map of city of Arles it is difficult to appoint its position otherwise.To the rhythm of the heart, lives the microcosm of the place of the Forum: to the right of the statue of Mistral, the coffee the night guard its…
La Bastide De Fontvieille
Fontvieille
In the countryside, between Alpilles and Camargue and 5 minutes from the center of Fontvieille, beautiful new house on 2 levels, on a fenced garden of 2000m² with swimming pool (5x10 m) open from 1 April to 30 October. Terrace (42 m²) partly covered with garden furniture, barbecue. Ground…
City
Arles
The City Camping is a family campsite situated in Camargue Arles.Ideally positioned, not far from the city centre of Arles while keeping the peace and tranquility of a secluded, you will spend an unforgettable stay in our beautiful Provence.Camping City is equipped with mobile homes for hire and…
La Tonnelle - Le Vieux Platane
Arles
The Arbor and the old tree are located at each end of the mas (West - is) with a terrace individual without neighborhood, equipped with a living room of garden and barbecue.Ground floor, living room/kitchen and upstairs 2 double rooms + 1 mezzanine with 2 single beds, a Toilet and a bathroom…
Le Clos Du Passant
Fontvieille
800 Meters from the village, quiet and in a closed property. Suite for 2 to 4 persons and a bedroom for 2 persons, all comfort, rooms of water and separate toilet, bathrobes and pool towels provided, hairdryer. Pets not allowed. Non-smokers. Access to swimming pool with owners agreement. Private…
Vast horizon
Arles
Vast horizon (ex Le Bibion) is the benchmark of aesthetes and epicureans, a haven of calm and art where it is good to rest, in a quiet street of the arugula district, with 4 rooms of choice, including an apartment with private terrace, a décor to take away and the polished silverware. Guests are…
Le Clos des Millettes
Arles
Posez vous dans cette maison de vacances car vous l'avez bien mérité . Fermez les yeux , vous êtes allongé sur une chaise longue ,au calme, le soleil vous réchauffe doucement la peau , vous êtes à la campagne dans un environnement plaisant vous vous sentez bien . Vous jouissez d'un…
Rodin
Arles
Located in a quiet area, only a 15-minute walk from the city center of Arles, the Le Rodin hotel has spacious and comfortable rooms.They have a terrace or a balcony overlooking the pool and the garden.Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a bathroom, TV satellite, mini bar and free WiFi.You…
Les Résidences de Virginie
Fontvieille
7 Maisonnettes indépendantes pour 4 personnes, au calme sur un terrain arboré d'un peu plus d'un demi-hectare situé dans le centre du village avec piscine et pataugeoire
Things to do
Cloister of St. Trophime
Arles
Date: 12th-14th century Era: Middle Ages Type: Religious architecture Status: Property of the Town of Arles, listed as a national Historic Monument in 1846 and 1943 and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 Saint Trophime Cloister is at the centre of the canonical buildings of the episcopal…
Larry
Arles
Tonello, located in Arles, is a unique in its field, specialising in two different but complementary areas: the creation of reinforced concrete staircases cast on site and the production and laying of the coating. the laying of poured granite or 'Venetian terrace' flooring and the production…
L'atelier
Arles
Mosaicist formed in conventional techniques of the school of Ravenna, Nathalie Fieno Gets the Medal of the city of Paris in 2006 (echelon vermeil), for the quality of his work and his degree of master craftsman in 2009.His expertise allows him to implement conventional such as enamels, marble…
Souleiado
Arles
At Arles, the provencal costume is an institution. Relaunched at the end of the 19th century by Frédéric Mistral, l ' arlésienne symbolizes the cultural identity of the territory. Located at the entrance of the historic centre, shop Souleïado transports you into this universe typically…
Théâtre Antique
Arles
Date: End of the first century BC Era: Antiquity Type: Public cultural architecture Status: Property of the Town of Arles, listed as a national Historic Monument in 1840 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. The Roman Theatre of Arles, which preceded its famous neighbour the amphitheatre by a…
L ' Arlésienne perfumery
Arles
For the love of Arles or for the love of perfume? Both, no doubt... Eau d'Arles is undoubtedly inspired by the beautiful Arlésiennes and their extraordinary costumes. The fineness of their elegant outfits can be found in this fragrance, which is fresh, flowery and slightly powdery. A beautiful…
Château de Montauban
Fontvieille
The residence, celebrated in the preface to 'Letters From My Windmill', was primarily a place of peace and relaxation for Alphonse Daudet, 'Blessed house, so many times have I come here to seek the healing touch of nature, to cure myself of Paris and its fevers...' This superb building, with its…
Cryptoportico of the Forum
Arles
Date: Late 1st century BC.Time: Antiquity Type: public Architecture of Community status: property of the city of Arles classified as Monument historique (1841) the Unesco World Heritage (1981).The cryptoportico form the bedrock, the invisible part of the forum, the Roman city's central public…
L'Eden Cinéma
Fontvieille
Authentic, air-conditioned cinema in the old village. Times and programmes available on the website www.fontvieille-provence.com
Where to eat
Chardon
Arles
Thistle is a place of life, exchanging and sharing located in the centre of Arles. This is a restaurant that welcomes chefs in residence, who has so for goal and purpose to evolve constantly renewing.The team of the "Paris Popup" is at the origin of this project who wants to shake up the codes of…
Garden of Manon
Arles
Restaurant open for 24 years, developing a southern cuisine inspired by fresh and season.In summer, the garden will welcome you in we space vegetated.
Auberge des Balastres
Fontvieille
Notre bastide de charme à caractère familial, adhère à la Charte des Logis.
Hostellerie de la Tour
Fontvieille
The years seem to leave no mark on this classic Provencal address. Set at the foot of the Tour des Abbés, this ancient hay barn is home to a hotel-restaurant with pool and garden. An agreeable stop-off, where the chef delights guests with Provencal classics such as aubergine papetons, stuffed…
Saint Pierre
Arles
Helena in the kitchen prepares traditional local cuisine, among other specialities such as bouillabaisse, the bourride lotte, aioli and prepared meals of grand mother, restaurant Saint Pierre is located in the city centre of Arles in the District of Trinquetaille, only the Rhone bridge isolates…
Jean-Luc Rabanel workshop
Arles
Every gourmet knows his name: Jean-Luc Rabanel is one of the stars of French gastronomy and a major personality, who has been tending to his kitchen garden for over 30 years. A master of vegetables, spokesman for organic produce and pioneer of the "locavore" local food trend, this chef transcends…
Plaza (La Paillotte)
Arles
Restaurant located in the heart of the old Center of the city of Arles.Provence market is found in the kitchen of the Chief Stéphane Gognier, owner of his property since 2002. He loves tasty marriage of regional products, to which he brings his creativity: kitchen tradition and flavor.For lunch…
La Cuisine au Planet
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Dish of the day € 11; meal deal € 16 and fixed menu € 20 for lunch; as well as the menu, meal deal € 25 and fixed menu € 30 for lunch and dinner
Le Réfectoire
Arles
With classroom chairs and shared tables, the décor is, naturally, reminiscent of childhood canteens. The rest is more state-of-the-art: the reasonably-priced menu is the work of a Michelin-starred chef (Armand Arnal, of La Chassagnette), in a converted industrial building (the former SNCF…
Inspirations
The bouillabaisse of Marseille
Bouillabaisse, an ancient treasure and epic adventure...
Almonds
(Re)conquering Provence
Can anyone resist an almond? Everyone raves about these little nuggets of happiness you can savour every which way – fresh, dried, whole, grilled, sliced, ground or made into a cream or milk!
