• Camargue Regional Natural Park

  • 1-2 Days
1-2 Days
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  • A vast marshland region south of Arles, Provence, between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhone delta. The Camargue is comprised of spectacular large salt water lagoons and lakes and surrounded by marshes which in turn are surrounded by rural areas. The area is home to more than 400 species of birds including the magnificent Pink Flamingo, the Camargue White horses, wild Bulls and cattle, and many more animals. The Camargue native plants include Sea Lavender, Glasswort, Tamarisks, among others.
    While in the Camargue region, enjoy hiking, cycling, riverboat trips, Bird watching, Horse and Pony riding, sunbathing, and swimming in the beautiful and tranquil Camargue beaches. Before your visit to Camargue, visit Musee de la Camargue, 11 km southwest of Arles, introducing the region’s geography, history, and culture using interactive displays.
    Visit Camargue to enjoy the Park beauty for 1 to 2 days. If you are short in time, take a day tour or drive to Saintes Maries de la Mer, and on the way visit the Ornithological Park Pont de Gau to watch the waterbirds and the Pink Flamingos, or visit a ranch to watch the beautiful Camargue horses and Bulls. Experience local cultural traditions and spend time in one of the Saintes Maries de la Mer beaches.
    Extend your travel by heading west to Aigues-Mortes and the unique Pink Salt Lakes, and if you want to spend some time in a beautiful remote beach, travel southeast to the town of Salin de Giraud. You can also travel through most of the Camargue attractions in 2 days by traveling 200 km by car, south by D35 to Salin de Giraud, then returning north through La Capeliere nature reserve, and Etang de Vaccares, to Saintes Maries de la Mer. From Saintes Maries de la Mer continue west to Aigues-Mortes and return to Arles through the Musee La Camargue.
    We recommend traveling to the Camargue Regional Natural Park in Spring or Autumn while avoiding the Summer’s mosquitos.

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