View over the rooftops from Place Major

The view over the rooftops from Place de la Major

The Arles audio-guided tour leads you to Place de la Major, right next to the church, where a lovely panoramic view opens over the rooftops of Arles and the surroundings. An orientation table helps you find your bearings in the region.

A balcony over Provence

From the orientation table, you can locate the Alpilles and Mont Ventoux in the distance. This view recalls that Arles, a city of art and history, is also an ideal starting point to explore the nature of Provence. The region reveals a varied landscape, between rolling vineyards, garrigue and the plains of the Camargue.

What there is to see

From the square, the eye takes in the sea of tiled roofs of Arles, dotted with bell-towers and monuments. It is one of the finest panoramas in the city, ideal for a souvenir photo. The orientation table invites you to extend the discovery towards the landscapes of the Alpilles and the Rhône valley.

Practical information

Place de la Major is at the top of the Hauture hill, next to the church of Notre-Dame de la Major, in the centre of Arles. The viewpoint is freely accessible at all hours; access is by a climb. The light is particularly beautiful at the end of the day.

What can you see from Place de la Major?

You enjoy a panorama over the rooftops of Arles and, in the distance, the Alpilles and Mont Ventoux, thanks to an orientation table.

How do you reach the viewpoint?

The viewpoint is on Place de la Major, at the top of the Hauture hill, next to the church. It is reached by a walk uphill, freely.