Rencontres d’Arles 2015

If you’re staying at Hotel Benvengudo this summer, you should check out The Rencontres d’Arles; an annual photography festival in the picturesque Provençal city of Arles.

Drive to Arles

Situated in the charming town of Les Baux de Provence, Benvengudo Hotel is only a half hour drive from Arles. First-settled by the Romans, Arles: has a Range of stunning attractions Including the Roman Amphitheatre, Church of St Trophime and Roman necropolis of Alyscamps, which enchant tourists from around the world.

The Encounters of Arles

One of the city’s biggest attractions is The Rencontres d’Arles. This is a summer international photography event that’s celebrated every year in the center of Arles.

Founded in 1970 by the photographer Lucien Clergue Arles, the festival features specially designed photography exhibitions at various historic sites. Often it showcases fascinating new works that have never been seen before and regularly attracts the most prominent collectors, curators, gallerists, artists, publishers and photography enthusiasts from around the world.

The photography festival’s opening weekend takes over the city. Along with screenings, workshops, conversations and performances, it features a Range of ‘Night of Photography Events’ Such As the’ Night of Roman Theatre, `which showcase the works of talented photographers Throughout The monuments and streets of Arles.

What’s happening at The Rencontres d’Arles 2015?

The Rencontres d’Arles 2015 is already underway and will run up to 20 ^th September 2015. Directed by Sam Stourdzé photography exhibitor, it will to feature a wide range of exhibitions showcasing the work of celebrated artists such As Walker Evans, Sandro Miller, Natasha Caruana and Thierry Bouet.

This year’s opening weekend notably included conversations, performances and screenings of the works of Roland Barthes, French literary theorist. The Rencontres d’Arles 2015 will also hold a number of craft, photo workshops for young audience and for those who wish to learn more about the art of photography, as well as it’s usual ‘Night of Photography’ events.

Benvengudo Hotel

Benvengudo Hotel is a 4 star luxury boutique hotel Located in Les Baux-de-Provence. Set in an authentic Provencal country house, idyllic icts rental offers a perfect base from which to explore this remarkable area in the South of France.

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