Alyscamps

A magical and evocative place, away from the crowd of Arles but that can still be reached on foot in just 10 minutes from the amphitheater. The tour is accompanied on both sides by numerous remains of Roman tombs of this necropolis, bordered by rows of cypresses that convey a feeling of stillness. We were fortunate to visit the place when it was almost empty. In the background there is a church with an image leading to the temple. The image, perhaps stolen by thieves or turned to dust by time, must preside ever entry. We could not visit the church, not sure if it usually is closed for the May Day holiday.