Arles Cruise Port: Things to Do, Excursions & Cruises Calling

About Arles

Culture enthusiasts will find Arles rewarding, with several significant attractions within a short walk of the port. The city offers a mix of religious heritage, art and history that appeals to those seeking deeper engagement with destinations.

Key sites include Saint-Trophime Primatial Catholic Church, a notable ecclesiastical building, and L'espace Van Gogh, a cultural centre dedicated to the artist's connection to the region. Musée Réattu showcases art collections, whilst Place de la République serves as a historical landmark at the heart of the city. The Amédée Pichot fountain completes the roster of nearby points of interest.

Location and region

Arles is a coastal city and commune in southern France, located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It functions as a subprefecture in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the former province of Provence. The port sits within the Rhône & Saône cruise region, with nearby ports at Avignon and Lyon.

Arles is a coastal city and commune in southern France, a subprefecture in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the former province of Provence.

Things to do in Arles on a port day

Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.

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Cultural centre

L'espace Van Gogh

4.4 (3,138) 0.3 km from port

Near: LCL Bank and Insurance (27 m) · L'Affenage (36 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
- 5 · “Very cute garden at the courtyard of the former hospital whose most famous patient was Vincent Van Gogh after his…” — Mike Z
- 5 · “Must go if you’re Van Gogh’s fans. It is so worthy (I spend 16hours flight time + 4 hours train/…” — popo po
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Photo: Stephan Fink · via Google Maps
Church

Saint-Trophime Primatial Catholic Church

4.5 (1,317) 0.1 km from port

Huge Catholic church built in the Romanesque style with sculptures on the facade & a variety of art.

Near: Palais de l'Archevêché (24 m) · Town hall of Arles (28 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
- 5 · “I'm not religious, but I do appreciate when a church has nice energy. It feels like it's still used a…” — C J
- 5 · “Fabulous facade. Interesting interior, clearly showing the different styles from the different building campaigns. Enormous height.” — john wilkes
Website Google Maps Directions +33 4 90 96 07 38
Photo: philippe daugeard · via Google Maps
Art museum

Musée Réattu

4.2 (724) 0.3 km from port

Museum in a 15th-century building with paintings by Arles-born Jacques Réattu & drawings by Picasso.

Near: Hôtel du Musée (12 m) · Commanderie Sainte-Luce (15 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “What an absolute gem of a museum in the middle of Arles. I wasn't familiar with this wonderful painter so…” — Ivy Mac
- 5 · “Absolutely amazing! A wonderful way to spend an afternoon with modern and classical art of all kinds. Truly inspiring! Make…” — Renee D'Andrea
Website Google Maps Directions +33 4 90 49 37 58
Photo: John Breuer · via Google Maps
Historical landmark

Place de la République

4.6 (79) 0.1 km from port

Near: Arles Obelisk (16 m) · Palais de l'Archevêché (24 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Nice public square with an ancient obelisk at the center of a fountain. Cool place to people watch. It has…” — C J
- 5 · “Town center with historic behind sourounding with ancient building and beautiful Church” — E Mangundap
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Tourist attraction

Amédée Pichot fountain

4.4 (56) 0.4 km from port

Near: L' ÉCHOPPE (17 m) · Hôtel Maison Volver (33 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Beautiful artwork above the fountain although no medieval roots.” — Mike Z
- 5 · “Super” — László Kajor
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