Arles
Americannoun
noun
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a city in SE France, on the Rhône: Roman amphitheatre. Pop: 50 513 (1999)
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a kingdom in SE France which had dissolved by 1378: known as the Kingdom of Burgundy until about 1200
Example Sentences
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The Arles photography festival is world-renowned and costs €32 a day.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
The postman Joseph Roulin and his wife, Augustine, became Van Gogh’s principal friends during his stay in Arles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
The year 1888, when Van Gogh moved to Arles in the South of France, is considered by art historians to be the high point of his life and career.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025
The Times called it a "once-in-a-century" show, while the Guardian said it was a "riveting rollercoaster ride from Arles to the stars".
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2024
He buys a mirror, one good enough to use for self-portraits, because models are hard to hire, even in Arles.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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