
Camargue
The second largest delta in the Mediterranean after that of the Nile, the Camargue has been a land of hospitality that has received visitors since Antiquity. We thus find traces of its occupation by the Greeks then by the Romans, and even by the Vikings in the Middle Ages.
The unforgettable beauty of the landscapes
All came to seek a welcoming territory with varied landscapes on the mouth of the Rhône, favorable to agriculture and industry, as well as a springboard to the richness of the Mediterranean, allowing a cultural mix from which the Camargue still benefits. today. Divided into three territories, small and large Camargue on either side of the two arms of the Rhône and the Plan du Bourg between the two arms, the Camargue is above all famous for its marshes with an ecosystem unique in France from which the horses, famous all over the world. The Camargue Regional Nature Park allows multiple species of plants and animals to coexist and be protected, while offering a particularly large area for hiking, cycling or horseback riding, which will take you through land or by the sea. The largest city in the Camargue is Arles, whose foundation dates back more than 2,500 years, and in which lovers of culture and history will be able to travel through the centuries, from the famous arenas of Arles to the works of Vincent Van Gogh, who has immortalized the city on several occasions. With its many museums, including the Réattu museum, and its preserved heritage, Arles is a good entry into the traditional wealth of the Camargue, a tradition that is also expressed in smaller towns, such as Salin-de-Giraud , whose houses are typical of Camargue architecture.
In this country of tradition always welcoming and open to the world, you can also count on the geographical location of the Camargue, on the shores of the Mediterranean, to organize relaxing holidays that will combine sun, beach, beauty of the landscapes, and know-how. tourism which is expressed in the gastronomy and the many activities on offer.
Also discover this coastal country which is articulated between the coastal plain, a marsh area (the small Camargue) and the agglomeration of Montpellier (8th largest city in France). This land of contrasts combines economic dynamism and tourist reception. The essentials: Montpellier, its heritage, its museums and festivals, the beaches, La Grande-Motte, Carnon-Mauguio, Palavas-les-Flots, the Via Domitia, the Ambrussum bridge.
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