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Arles UNESCO world heritage sites ( France )

Saint-Honorat Chapel *** on Avenue des Alyscamps
The east and west ends survive, as does the transept covered by a semi-dome and decorated with arcading. A massive lantern-tower, with two stages pierced by large arcades, dominates the exterior.

Alyscamps necropolis on Avenue des Alyscamps
The Alyscamps is a large Roman necropolis, which is a short distance outside the walls of the old town of Arles, France. It was one of the most famous necropolises of the ancient world.

Amphitheatre at 1 Rond-Point des Arenes
Built in 90 AD, the amphitheatre was capable of seating over 20,000 spectators, and was built to provide entertainment in the form of chariot races and bloody hand-to-hand battles. Today, it draws large crowds for bullfighting during the Feria d'Arles as well as plays and concerts in summer.

Antique Theatre at 8 Rue du Cloitre
During the Middle Ages, the theatre was used as a quarry, with the stone pillaged to build the city wall and other buildings. Today, only the stage area, orchestra section, seating rows, and two columns survive.

Saint-Trophime Church at 6 Place de la Republique
The sculptures over the church's portal, particularly the Last Judgement, and the columns in the adjacent cloister, are considered some of the finest examples of Romanesque sculpture.

Cryptoportico Forum at 5 Rue Balze
The cryptoporticus of Arles, dating from the 1st century BC was built as foundation for the forum, which has since been replaced by the Chapel of the Jesuit College and the City Hall. Three double, parallel tunnels arranged in the form of a U are supported by fifty piers.

Baths of Constantine on Rue du Grand Prieure
Whilst only a fraction of these baths are visible, what can be seen is fascinating and includes several of the bathing sections.