The Forum's cryptoportices

  • Historic site and monument
  • Ancient
Hôtel de ville, Place De la République, 13200 Arles
History buffs will want to explore a little further beneath the city: the cryptoporticos, impressive underground galleries, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed the foundation, the invisible part of the forum.
The cryptoporticus, a central public square in the Roman city, is one of the most enigmatic parts of Arles' heritage, and its coolness will be much appreciated in summer.
To make the most of your visit, we recommend buying a pass (available from our online ticketing service), which will enable you to visit the city's various museums and monuments more economically. Guided tours are usually offered during school vacations.

Please note that the cryptoporticos are not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Accessible for disabled

Services

Services

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Openings

Openings

Monday
09:00 - 18:00

Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00

Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00

Thursday
09:00 - 18:00

Friday
09:00 - 18:00

Saturday
09:00 - 18:00

Sunday
09:00 - 18:00

Monday
09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday
09:00 - 19:00

Wednesday
09:00 - 19:00

Thursday
09:00 - 19:00

Friday
09:00 - 19:00

Saturday
09:00 - 19:00

Sunday
09:00 - 19:00

Monday
09:00 - 18:00

Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00

Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00

Thursday
09:00 - 18:00

Friday
09:00 - 18:00

Saturday
09:00 - 18:00

Sunday
09:00 - 18:00

Monday
10:30 - 16:30

Tuesday
10:30 - 16:30

Wednesday
10:30 - 16:30

Thursday
10:30 - 16:30

Friday
10:30 - 16:30

Saturday
10:30 - 16:30

Sunday
10:30 - 16:30

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Location

Location

The Forum's cryptoportices
Hôtel de ville, Place De la République, 13200 Arles

Environment

Environment
  • Town location
Updated on 01 October 2025 at 15:12
by Office de Tourisme d'Arles
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