The Place du Forum in Arles was the historical city center like for many others Forum in roman cities. Originally it extended over a large proportion of Arles from the present Boulevard des Lices northwards to the river itself.

This place is well known because of the famous painting from Vincent van Gogh called "Terrasse du café le soir", also known as "Terrasse de café sur la place du Forum". or in English "Café Terrace at Night", also known as "The Café Terrace on the Place du Forum", an oil painting executed on an industrially primed canvas of size 25 in Arles, France, mid September 1888.
The painting is not signed, but described and mentioned by the artist in his letters on various occasions—and, as well, there is a large pen drawing of the composition which originates from the artist’s estate.
Today tourists can see the same café on Place du Forum and enjoy day and night animations: many restaurants are there as well as the very famous Nord Pinus hotel...

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The same "Terrasse du café le soir" but today	"Terrasse de café sur la place du Forum" - by Vincent van Gogh

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