Arles and the Camargue
Arles, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Aigues-Mortes en Camargue: 8h
Arles
Arles is 60km away from Aix en Provence: Provence traditions and historical heritage are its landmarks. Arles has many historical and cultural UNESCO monuments. You'll visit the Antic Arles Museum, Romain arenas, the cathedral and the Saint Trophisme cloister. Arles is the door to the Camargues: swamps, salines, ponds, whites horses and red flamingos. This is a cultural place, refuge for Van Gogh, Gauguin or Picasso.
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is famous for the pilgrimages and the traditions with its romantic Church, symbol of protection. The lanes of the village will drive you to the sandy dunes, to the reeds areas or to the herds. in Saintes Marie de la Mer, nature and wide spaces meet, what an opportunity for hiking or riding.
Aigues-Mortes en Camargue
Aigues Mortes is an old fortified place. Located in one of the most beautiful Provence sites, the town used to be fishermen and salt pickers village. The Constance Tower built in 1242 is now the remarkable site to visit. Aigues Mortes is also the "Swamp" town: visit the pleasure port, and you'll enjoy this touristic area.Le Petit Gourmet in Saintes Marie de la Mer
Restaurant of the luxurious Palace Hotel Estelle, its cuisine is inspired by Provence. You'll taste it on a terrace along the pool or in a somptuously decorated room.
Pescalune barge in Aigues Mortes
Enjoy your boat trip savor a good meal typical of Camargue. Mix gastronomy and local delicacies.
Suggestion for your day
Manades
The Camargue won't be as picturesque as we know it without the manades: herds of bulls or horses tracked by a guardian. A traditional show to enjoy.
