Rue de la Republique (Republic Street), Arles
Republic Street is one of the principal thoroughfares in Arles and a natural route for anyone exploring the heart of the city. Its origins align with 19th-century urban modernization, when Arles redesigned parts of its medieval street network to create a grander, more functional promenade leading directly to Republic Square. The wide, straight layout contrasts with the surrounding maze of narrow historic alleys.
Today, Republic Street plays an important role as a commercial and cultural artery. Lined with shops, cafés, bookshops, and boutiques, it offers a pleasant environment for a leisurely stroll or a shopping break between visits to nearby landmarks such as the Town Hall, Saint Trophime, and the Reattu Museum. The street also features handsome 19th-century façades and subtle architectural details that highlight Arles’s evolution from an ancient Roman colony into a modern Provençal city.
As visitors walk along this lively avenue, they experience a constant blend of everyday local life and the artistic atmosphere that Arles is known for. Get guided by the wafting aromas of fresh bread and pastries and you will surely love the main artery of Arles.
Today, Republic Street plays an important role as a commercial and cultural artery. Lined with shops, cafés, bookshops, and boutiques, it offers a pleasant environment for a leisurely stroll or a shopping break between visits to nearby landmarks such as the Town Hall, Saint Trophime, and the Reattu Museum. The street also features handsome 19th-century façades and subtle architectural details that highlight Arles’s evolution from an ancient Roman colony into a modern Provençal city.
As visitors walk along this lively avenue, they experience a constant blend of everyday local life and the artistic atmosphere that Arles is known for. Get guided by the wafting aromas of fresh bread and pastries and you will surely love the main artery of Arles.
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Rue de la Republique (Republic Street) on Map
Sight Name: Rue de la Republique (Republic Street)
Sight Location: Arles, France (See walking tours in Arles)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Arles, France (See walking tours in Arles)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Arles, France
Create Your Own Walk in Arles
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Arles Introduction Walking Tour
While living in Arles, Vincent van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo about the “soft and tender light” of the region. Although he called the town home for only 15 months, this brief period became the most productive of his career, yielding more than 300 works.
The town’s name comes from the ancient Ligurian and Celtic term Arelate, meaning “the dwelling by the marshes,” a nod to its... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
The town’s name comes from the ancient Ligurian and Celtic term Arelate, meaning “the dwelling by the marshes,” a nod to its... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Vincent van Gogh Walking Tour
"There's no place quite like it for painters. It's so beautiful and peaceful..." These words, reportedly attributed to Vincent van Gogh, emphasize the beauty and exceptional qualities of Arles with which the renowned Dutch painter had a special connection.
Vincent van Gogh moved to this town in 1888, after having worked in Paris for two years. In the late 19th century,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Vincent van Gogh moved to this town in 1888, after having worked in Paris for two years. In the late 19th century,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles