Famous arty landscapes - Arles

For an art lover, some places are instantly recognisable from the world's great landscape paintings. So why not visit them in person? There are some great holiday destinations that the likes of Van Gogh, Vermeer and Canaletto have immortalised. Here are some of the best.

Arles
Where: Provence, Southern France.
Who: Vincent Van Gogh.
Why: Van Gogh lived in Arles between 1888 and 1890 with his friend and fellow artist Paul Gauguin. During that time, his output was prolific, and many of his famous works were painted here. These include Starry Night Over The Rhône, Café Terrace At Night and The Red Vineyard – the only painting he sold during his lifetime. The city's tourist office has an excellent walking tour taking in Van Gogh-related sites.
Also... Espace Van Gogh hosts regular art exhibitions (although not of Van Gogh's work). This was the former hospital where the Dutchman was locked up and had his ear stitched.

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