Arles
/aʁl/
Arles is the French name for a city in the Provence region of southern France.
The term refers to the specific city located in southern France.
How do you pronounce it?
/aʁl/
Did you know?
- The name Arles is a rare example of a French city name that originates from two different Latin roots depending on which town you are visiting. One comes from Arelate and the other from Arulas.
- The city of Arles is home to a Roman amphitheatre that is one of the best-preserved in the world and is still used for festivals today.
- Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles for fifteen months, during which he painted some of his most famous works, including the 'Sunflowers' series.
Examples in context
- Je prévois de visiter Arles pendant mes vacances.I plan to visit Arles during my vacation.
- Arles est réputée pour sa richesse historique et culturelle.Arles is renowned for its historical and cultural richness.
- As-tu déjà été à Arles ?Have you ever been to Arles?
- Nous allons passer quelques jours à Arles pour explorer la région.We're going to spend a few days in Arles to explore the region.
- J'ai passé trois jours à Arles.I spent three days in Arles.
- Voulez-vous visiter Arles cet été ?Do you want to visit Arles this summer?
- Arles est une ville magnifique.Arles is a magnificent city.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are discussing their travel plans in a cafe.
- HugoOn va à Arles le mois prochain ?Are we going to Arles next month?
- ManonOui, j'adore cette ville.Yes, I love this city.
- HugoTu veux louer une voiture pour y aller ?Do you want to rent a car to go there?
- ManonC'est une excellente idée, Hugo.That is an excellent idea, Hugo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Arles, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Arles, CC BY-SA 4.0.
