Explore Arles

Arles is a city and commune in the south of France.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national language is French.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two people at a midrange restaurant will be around 16€ (R316). Breakfast options are usually cheaper at around 10€ (R197).
Drinks
Beers are priced at around 2€ (R40) and wine per glass range between 5€ (R99) and 10€ (R198).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have an initial fee of 2€ (R40) and 0.5€ (R9)per minute.
General Transport
Uber is availible in Arles and prices can be found on the Uber app.

Things to do in Arles

The top attractions to visit in Arles are Musee Departemental Arles Antique, Parc Naturel Regional de Camargue, Amphitheatre (les Arenes), St-Trophime Cloister (Cloitre St-Trophime), and Abbaye de Montmajour.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Measles
  • Hepatis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
  • Chickenpox
  • Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Travel Documents Universal adapter
  • Power bank
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans travelling to Arles need a South African Passport not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages, and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.