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Musee Departemental Arles Antique, Arles

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Founded in 1995, Musee Departemental Arles Antique is a grand archaeological museum with a wide collection of antiques and other objects discovered in archaeological excavations. The museum displays some monumental Roman sculptures. You can take a themed tour of the exhibits, or attend seminars or workshops geared toward young visitors or students of archaeology. The museum hosts conferences on antiquity throughout the year. To visit Musee Departemental Arles Antique on your holiday in Arles, and find out what else Arles has to offer, use our Arles.
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  • Mainly contains Roman artifacts. The key exhibit is a barge which was recovered from the river Rhone and there is a very interesting film showing how it was done. 
    Mainly contains Roman artifacts. The key exhibit is a barge which was recovered from the river Rhone and there is a very interesting film showing how it was done.  more »
  • The life sized setting of people in realistic settings in the 1850’s. All types of exhibits on life in Provance. We spent 2 hours there It was near other points of interest. 
    The life sized setting of people in realistic settings in the 1850’s. All types of exhibits on life in Provance. We spent 2 hours there It was near other points of interest.  more »
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  • Located just outside the old city of Arles...about a 15 minute walk from the edge of the city or a 4 minute drive...this is a spacious and modern museum focusing on the Roman history of Arles. While the show case is the old freight barge recently unearthed and proudly displayed I found the models representing the important structures within Arles to be more fascinating as it gave a sense of scale and perspective. The museum does not take a lot of time to walk through, about 30-45 minutes and if you are into Roman history than it is certainly a worthwhile visit. PARKING: There is small lot on site (about 40 spots) + an additional lot up the street (less than 5 minute walk) for another 65 spots. If during peak season and you had already found a parking spot in the city, I would think it would be better to walk from the city than to attempt finding a parking spot.
  • Fascinating display highlighting the history of Arles from the Late Neolithic through the decline of the Romans. So many New discoveries just in this century like the 30 m barge uncovered after a flood in the Rhône in 2002. Most descriptions are not in English so I would suggest getting the auto guide which was excellent. Loved the open and spacious building layout conducive to letting your eye lead you to the next interesting exhibit. I did not find the large area of sarcophagus at the end very interesting but the tiles were. Great bargain with the Arles monument and museum pass, Take “A” bus for 1 euro from George Clemenceau Boulevard.

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