- Address
- 9 Boulevard des Lices, 13200
- Chain
- SU
- Opened
- 1631 (renovated 2004)
- Area
- CityCenter
About Jules Cesar, Hotel
Cooling nooks and cloisters in the heart of Roman Arles, Hotel Jules Cesar is a former Carmelite convent in glorious gardens, with a renowned restaurant, a delightful swimming pool and dramatic scenery. Behind the hotels imposing pillared entrance, the ambience is one of calm. Evocative cloistered galleries and an exquisite chapel, now used as a conference venue, enhance the historic feel. Rooms are decorated with pretty Provencal fabrics and antique furniture, with views overlooking the delightful gardens or inviting swimming pool. A treasure trove of Roman antiquity is on the doorstep, including the Roman Arena, the ancient theatre, the Necropolis and the Constantine Baths. Also, visit the places made famous by the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh, who lived in Arles towards the end of his life.
When you cross over the Boulevard des Lices, just in front of the hotel, you are in the midst of 2000 years of history. The town of Arles has been listed by UNESCO for its exceptional archaeological and Christian heritage: the Roman Theater, the Arenas, the Constantine s Bath, the Cryptoportico of the Forum, the Museums, the Cloisters and the Saint Trophime s Cathedral, The Town Hall Square, the ESPACE VAN GOGH, the Museum of Ancient Arles, etc. It lies in a privileged location in the exceptional landscapes of the BAUX, the CAMARGUE, a wild dazzling country where the sun and the colours of nature inspired VAN GOGH, CEZANNE, and so many other painters, poets and famous writers.