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Arles - Nîmes – Camargue

Roman heritage and wild marshes in southern France, two days from Arles

Illustration of Arles - Nîmes – Camargue

Railtour Suisse operates this two-day, one-night rail journey from Switzerland into the heart of Roman Provence. Beginning in Arles, a city steeped in ancient history and the soft light of the Camargue, you stay one night in a three-star hotel and travel by second-class rail. The trip weaves together three Roman destinations: Arles with its intact arena and museums, reached at a leisurely off-season pace; Nîmes, 30 minutes away, home to its own arena, the Maison Carrée temple and landscaped gardens; and the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO-listed Roman aqueduct and engineering marvel. From Arles you also venture into the wild Camargue, where marshes stretch wide, pink flamingos gather and local manades, or bullfighting traditions, persist. The journey suits history-lovers seeking Roman remains and couples wanting a short, unhurried escape into southern French culture and nature.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact route and daily activities with Railtour Suisse before booking.
  • The from-price covers the hotel and rail travel but may not include all meals or entrance fees to the arenas and museums mentioned in the highlights.

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
Yes. Railtour Suisse includes second-class rail travel from Switzerland to Arles and around the region.
What is included in the price?
The package includes one night in a three-star hotel in Arles and rail travel. Meals and museum or arena entrance fees are not listed as included.
How long is the trip?
Two days and one night, departing from Switzerland and ending at Pont du Gard.
What will we see?
Arles Roman arena and museums, the Pont du Gard UNESCO bridge-aqueduct, Nîmes arena and Maison Carrée, and the Camargue marshes with flamingos and local bullfighting traditions.

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