"C" as in Camargue

Published: Thu, 08/13/15

"C" as in Camargue...
The Sea & the Sky
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What can I see here?
Architectural wonders:
The walled City of Aigues Mortes, dating back from pre-Medieval times
The world-famous church & crypt at Saintes Maries de la Mer
The Roman Amphitheatre at Nimes

Local produce at it's best:
Salt Mountains at Salin de Giraud producing edible salt
Rice paddies & the unique red-grained rice of the Camargue
Rosé wines from vines growing in the sandy vineyards

Natural wonders: the Camargue National Park get up close to colourful nature with the beautiful white Camargue horses, the black bulls and pink flamingos
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What can I do here?
Ornithologists: Come in the Spring or Autumn to observe thousands of migrating birds

Artists: Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Cezanne who really appreciated the light here to capture the french scenery or way of life

Sporty?  Cycling, hiking, horse-back riding, fishing, canoeing, wind-surfing and swimming a-plenty

Escape the roads and discover beautiful, quiet beaches

Explore the local boutiques selling local produce

Cruise on quiet virtually lock-free canals, ideal for beginners
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Special events...
Saintes Marie de la Mer: Join the colourful Gypsy festival on May 24th - 26th, or on the Sunday closest to October 22nd each year

Arles: Dance, theater, music & poetry festival in late June/early July, followed by the International Photography Exhibition 

 Nimes: JAZZ in July, with some world-famous 
musicians

CONTACT US for information & a guaranteed discount when cruising in the Camargue
+33 614 250 200