Would appreciate any suggestions on a centrally located hotel in Arles .Someone who has stayed in one of them,is preferred...also is it recommended to book in advance. I will be there the first week in Oct. What is the time approx. travelling by train from Nice ??? Many thanks for any answers.It%26#39;s my first time in France and need any suggestions...Loretta
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Train travel from Nice to Arles will take between 4 and 4.5 hours depending on the train. There are very few direct trains. Probably the best routing will be through Marseille where you will have to change trains for Arles. Other trains will take you via Avignon. Check timetables and book tickets (up to 90 days ahead for the lowest fares) at www.voyages-sncf.com. This page by MorganB will help explaing the somewhat cumbersome booking process: http://tinyurl.com/qpdef
I can%26#39;t help with the hotel Q, never having stayed in a hotel in Arles, but yes, I think booking ahead would be advisable.
Are you planning to rent a car to get around the area? If so (and I would definitely recommend that you do, at least for part of your time) you might want to drive from Nice to Arles.
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Check out the Calendal (www.lecalendal.com) first to see what they can offer as it%26#39;s consistently been the best value we%26#39;ve found in Arles over the last few years. The Calendal is right in the heart of town, about 50 yards south of the arena, and all the good stuff is within a ten minute walk. Along with nice clean rooms and a very helpful english-speaking staff they have by far the best breakfast deal in town.
Given the changing euro-dollar exchange rate you may need to pay a bit more but quality-wise it%26#39;ll be worth it. We returned from there a few weeks ago and were able to get a very nice 3-bed room overlooking the courtyard for 75 euros instead of the 90 regular rate as we stayed for 3 nights. You%26#39;re going to be there at a nice time of the year so I%26#39;d definitely book in advance as the place has a deservedly good reputation.
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Many thanks for the info.Will check it out..Have you ever stayed at the hotel duforum? Loretta
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Haven%26#39;t stayed in the Hotel du Forum yet but the Tripadvisor reviews sure look good so maybe next trip.... I envy you going at that time of the year - in late November we found a lot of places closed for the winter. If you tire of the traditional cuisine we found a really, really good woodfire oven pizza place in Arles on this last trip. It%26#39;s called called %26quot;Pizzeria L%26#39;Ecrin%26quot; and is located across the stree from the northeast corner of the arena. Best we%26#39;ve ever had.
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T;hanks Roger,also for the name of the pizzaria...do enjoy pizza !!
I decided to book a room at the L%26#39;Amptheter.Any suggestions on good breakfasts and not just bread and coffee...merci Loretta
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