Arles (pronounced ärl) is located in Provence, the South of France, and is the largest city in France. Many say that the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh produced his best works while living here. The countryside, full of sunflowers and other natural beauty, was an inspiration to Van Gogh as well as other artists including Paul Gauguin. The city is also home to ancient Roman sites, such as the Arena and the 2000-year-old amphitheater. (JIM RICHARDSON—GETTY IMAGES)