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The most attractive aspect of this 19th-century abbey is its painted depictions of saints.
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This remarkable 5th-century abbey is the only troglodyte monastery in Europe.
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For a spectacular view of the Camargue, visit the information centre and bird park, where enclosures display the lagoons’ bird life (see Parc Ornithologique du Pont-de-Gau).
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This delightful Italianate mansion was built in 1674 and is ornately decorated with 17th-century antiques.
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Facing the Château de Tarascon (see Château de Tarascon) is this ruined 11th-century chateau.
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The imposing chateau was once the seat of the archbishops of Arles. It now houses a collection of military uniforms, many dating from the time of Napoleon.
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This village was the source of Arles’s water supply in Roman times, via an aqueduct. A 12th-century church and ruined castle stand in the village.
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This museum celebrates Marquis Folco de Baroncelli-Javon (1869– 1943), who spent his life maintaining the traditions of Camargue gardians (see Bouches-du-Rhône).
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The Camargue comes to life in this fascinating museum, housed in a farmhouse (see Musée Camarguais).
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Dominating the seaside village, this 12th-century church (see Eglise de Notre-Dame, Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer) houses relics of St Sarah and has superb views from its roof terrace.
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