Cooling nooks and cloisters in the heart of Roman Arles. Hôtel Jules César is a former Carmelite convent in glorious gardens, with a renowned restaurant, a delightful swimming pool and dramatic scenery.

Behind the hotel’s 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 Provençal 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.