Store Your Luggage Around Arles With Bounce

While a visit to Arles in southern France might not inspire you personally to create a work of art, it's certainly had that effect on many famous grand masters of the past. Whether that's because of the city's Mediterranean coast location or the presence of the majestic Rhone River running through its center isn't known, but inspire artists like Van Gogh and Picasso it did.

The history of Arles can be dated back to the times of the Ligurians and the Phoenicians who used the settlement as a port. The city was also a Roman town and has many examples of Roman architecture still remaining. Arles can also lay claim to having some of the best beaches on the Cote'd'Azur and one of the best national parks in France within its boundaries, the Parc Naturel Regional de Camargue, which is famous for its free-roaming wild horses.

All in all, Arles is an exciting place to explore, but it’s not one you want to wander around while wheeling your suitcase behind you, especially in the city center where the streets are paved with uneven cobbles. Save yourself having to buy a new case by storing your baggage in a Bounce luggage locker in Arles. It'll be in a locked and security tagged luggage locker where it'll be safe from any inadvertent damage, and you'll be bag free while you wander through Arles trying to decide just exactly what gives this French city its undeniable je ne sais quoi.  

Luggage Storage In Arles

The aim of Bounce is to provide quality luggage storage facilities worldwide. That's something that Bounce is achieving at a rapid pace by partnering with reputable local businesses. You'll find Bounce luggage lockers in Arles where you need them most and in specific hotspots like airports, train and bus stations, and central locations in cities around the globe. Bounce luggage lockers are always economical to use, security tagged, and fully insured for your peace of mind.

Arles City Guide

Top Things to Do In Arles

While it might be nice to dream of riding a wild horse across the open expanse of the Camargue, it won't be a doable possibility unless you don't mind running the risk of spending your vacation in a French prison. Thankfully, you'll find plenty in Arles to keep you occupied, so keep the dreams for when you're asleep. Head out of your hotel at the crack of dawn to discover the special quality of the early morning light, have croissants and cafe au lait for breakfast, then plan a day of museum visits, shopping, or just thinking about what French delicacy you want for dinner.

Museums In Arles

There are some truly mind-blowing museums in Arle with exceptional exhibitions that will really make you think. In this French city, you'll discover museums dedicated to famous artists, contemporary works, archeology, and the natural world of the Camargue and the people who live there.

• Van Gogh Foundation – While he may not have been French by birth and so not a native of Arles, The Vincent Van Gogh Foundation in Arles is dedicated to preserving the history of the life and works of this one particular painter. Located on Rue du Dr Fanton in Arles, this two-story museum houses one of the largest collections of his work and documentation about his life. The Foundation also holds temporary exhibitions by artists who pay tribute to Van Gogh in their work.
• MDAA – The MDAA, the Departmental Museum of Ancient Arles is where you can find out all about the city's ancient history and see what's been found in the archeological digs there. This massive installation on the Presqu'île du Cirque Romain, a mini-peninsula in the Rhone River, houses extensive collections of statues, jewelry discovered in tombs, remnants of Roman barges, and thousands of artifacts used in ancient daily life.
• Museum of the Camargue – The Museum of the Camargue is located in the Camargue National Park so not in Arles itself, but it's a museum not to be missed when you're in the area. This museum follows the story of the people who lived in the Camargue and the industrious ways they survived by farming the land, producing salt from the sea, wine from their vineyards, and by growing rice on the marshlands. It'll give you an unexpected perspective on life in this beautiful part of rural France that is quite an eye-opener.

Shopping In Arles

Whether you choose to wander down one of the city's real streets or visit a shopping mall designed to look like one, you'll find the best shopping experience by far is to be found at the weekly market. That's where you'll find the sights, sounds, and smells that make shopping in a French city fun.

• Shopping Promenade d'Arles – This very modern open-air shopping complex on Avenue du Colonel Arnauld Beltrame basically leaves nothing to be desired and makes shopping in Arles a pleasure. Designed to resemble a city street, this center has garden areas, playgrounds for the kids, and lots of terraces where you can enjoy a coffee or beer. There's a good selection of international chain stores like H&M and New Yorker and plenty of French retailers too.
• Rue de la Republique – The Rue de la Republique is a broad pedestrianized street in Arles near to the Foundation Vincent Van Gogh. The street is lined on both sides with boutique-style shops where you'll get a more personal service than in a shopping center store. Clothes and footwear tend to be quite a bit pricier though, but of very good design and quality.
• Arles Saturday Market – The main market in Arles is held every Saturday on the Boulevard des Lices et Clemenceau. The market stalls spread for an entire two kilometers on either side of the street, filling the air with aromas much more enjoyable than vehicle fumes. Here you can purchase a variety of produce like handmade tapenades, fresh bread, cured meats, and all manner of traditional French food including the inevitable macarons.

Dining In Arles

France is renowned for its excellent gastronomy, but the one thing that never gets mentioned about eating out there is that the restaurants like to adhere to pretty strict timetables where meal service is concerned. Lunch is at lunchtime and dinner is at dinnertime. Anything in between is pretty much limited to fast food, including in Arles.

• Grand Cafe Malarte – Take a table on the terrace of the Grand Cafe Malarte on the Boulevard des Lices and you probably won't want to get up again. It's somewhere you could easily spend a few hours trying different dishes while doing a spot of people watching. The food served here is simple but stylishly elegant, so expect an upmarket steak tartare, tomato and mozzarella salad, or even a homemade French pizza which is pretty similar to an Italian one when all said and done.
• Les Piques ou Rien – To dine in a truly Mediterranean atmosphere try the Les Piques ou Rien on Rue Condorcet Place Voltaire. Here you can take a table on the restaurant's inner courtyard and be served a three-course surprise menu with three different items on each course. It's an interesting way to get to try several local delicacies at once. You just need to arrive there well and truly hungry.
• Saveurs et Terroirs – Saveurs et Terroirs is a cafeteria, delicatessen and grocery store on the Rond Point des Arenes that follows the farm to table ethic. The menu here is small and they only prepare crusty baguettes or sandwiches stuffed with fresh produce or salad dishes. Don't underestimate this place though as every dish they produce is an absolute work of art and tasty with it. If you're looking for a lunch spot then don't miss trying the food here.