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Fondation Vincent Van Gogh
Although Van Gogh painted around 200 canvases in Arles, not one remains here today (the only Van Gogh in Provence is in Avignon's Musée Angladon). After his altercation with housemate Paul Gauguin in Place Victor Hugo, when he threatened Gauguin with a cut-throat razor before using it to slice off part of his own left ear, a petition was raised by fearful neighbours, and on the mayor's orders Van Gogh was committed to hospital for one month.
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Musée Camarguais
Inside an 1812-built sheep shed, the Musée Camarguais is a fantastic introduction to this unique area, covering its history, ecosystems, flora and fauna, with a glimpse into traditional life in the region. From here, a 3.5km nature trail leads to an observation tower, with bird's-eye views. The museum is 10km southwest of Arles on the D570 to Stes-Maries de la Mer.
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Musée Réattu
Musée Réattu is housed in a former 15th-century priory. This splendid museum has two Picasso paintings, 57 of his sketches from the early 1970s, as well as works by 18th- and 19th-century Provençal artists; but it's best known for its cutting-edge photographic displays. Temporary exhibitions incur an additional admission fee depending on the exhibits.
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Museon Arlaten
Museon Arlaten was founded by Nobel Prize-winning poet and dedicated Provençal preservationist Frédéric Mistral. Occupying a 16th-century townhouse, it has displays of traditional Provençal furniture, crafts, costumes, ceramics, wigs, and a model of the mythical people-eating amphibious monster, the Tarasque. Last entry is one hour prior to closing.
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