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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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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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
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