Built at the end of the 1st century BCE during the reign of Augustus, this ancient monument is one of the oldest entertainment structures in Roman Gaul.
Visiting the Roman theater Arles
The Arles Roman Theater or âLe ThĂ©Ăątre Antique dâArlesâ in french was constructed during the reign of Augustus and, with a capacity to host 8,000 spectators on 33 tiers of steps, it was as vast as the theater in Orange. In the early Middle Ages, the theater was used as a quarry, and the extracted materials were repurposed to build the town walls.
Today, only a few remnants of the stage wall remain, including portions of pillars and two nearly intact columns. The theater is once again used for performances during the summer, though it is protected by external screens, and its interior is somewhat altered by the necessary technical equipment.
Most of the relics unearthed during excavations are on display at the Musée Départemental Arles Antique. The most famous of these is the "Venus of Arles," a representation of the goddess Diana, discovered near a fountain in 1651 and now housed in the Louvre in Paris.
The Arles Roman Theater has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. It is now both a historical monument open to visitors and a venue for concerts and events, especially during the "Rencontres d'Arles."
Visit and tickets for the Arles roman theater
The Roman Theater is located in the heart of Arles' historic center, close to many other tourist attractions such as the Arles Amphitheater and the Place de la RĂ©publique. It is not near any tourist sites in Barcelona, as it is located in France.
- Address: Rue du CloĂźtre, 13200 Arles, France
- Neighborhood: City Center
- Email: ot-arles@arlestourisme.com
- Phone: +33 4 90 18 41 20
- Official Website: Le ThĂ©Ăątre Antique dâArles
Opening Hours:
The Arles Roman Theater is open at the following times:
- From November 2 to February 28: Daily from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Last entry at 4:00 PM. Exceptional closures on January 1 and December 25.
- From March 1 to April 30: Daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- From May 1 to September 30: Daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Exceptional closure on May 1.
- From October 1 to October 31: Daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.