Day in Camargue Aigues-Mortes and St Marie de la mer
Description
From Montpellier, go on an excursion to discover the Camargue. You will be in a small group and accompanied by a Guide throughout the day. In addition to charming villages such as Aigues-Mortes or Saintes Marie de la Mer, you will have the opportunity to walk among the ponds in search of flamingos or other birds of Camargue. The small train ride through the saltworks (April 1 to October 15) is the highlight of the day with this pink color characteristic of the saltworks.
Tour Options
Itinerary
- Horses and bulls Immerse yourself in the typical landscapes of Camargue by small roads that will allow you to observe the iconic horses and bulls of Camargue
Walk the trails of this magical place to learn more about the local flora and fauna, and get up close and personal with the flamingos, emblems of the Camargue
A village surrounded by exceptional and varied biodiversity between ponds, marshes and the Mediterranean Sea. On site, discover its emblematic building, the church of Saintes Marie de la Mer and its black virgin, and take the opportunity to stroll through the charming alleys where local shops and specialties will seduce you. It will also be time for you to visit a typical restaurant, or opt for a picnic on the beach.
Walk along the city’s magnificent ramparts, stroll through the alleys of the city centre, admire the beautiful square where the famous statue of Saint Louis, founder of the city, is located. Don't forget to stop at Notre Dame des Sablons church and taste local specialties like the famous fougasse d'Aigues-Mortes.
A unique site to preserve, as big as the city of Paris. On a small train, discover the history of the saltworks, as well as the surrounding flora and fauna. Let yourself be seduced by the pink colors of the pools and the different light plays. Climb to the top of a camelle, real mountains of salt that dominate the landscape. (April 1 to October 15) INFORMATION: from October 15th to April 1st, with the saltworks closed, the visit is replaced by the lighthouse of Espiguette. In the middle of the dunes of the wild beach of Espiguette, visit a museum and climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. A magical 360° view awaits you to contemplate this unique region!
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For lunch (not included in the price), you can choose between going to the Saintes Marie de la Mer restaurant or bringing a picnic lunch by the sea.
Reviews(7)
A great tour, well organised and David, our guide, was very good at explaining some of the history and culture of the area. We saw lots of Flamingos, Ibis, Egrets, Herons, as well as other birds in the Parc Ornithologique and had some time to ourselves during the tour. The salt beds were an amazing sight too. Highly recommended!
Though I was the only traveler on this day, the tour took place anyway! that was fantastic. I enjoyed the trip very much. I saw different parts of the Camargue area, from thousands of flamingos in the morning unitl small medivial city in the afternoon. Sebastian was a great guide.
The tour guide was very nice and polite. All the stops were very well chosen. We had very beautiful views of the Carmague. Also Aigues-Mortes was very astonishing and the salines were just amazing.
Thank you for this report on the Camargue and yes, with the right light, the pink colour of the salt flats is incredible. david
VISIT OF THE CAMARGUE DO NOT register because cancellation without warning Arrival at the meeting with 30 minutes in advance , I wait And 5 minutes avt l, scheduled time 9 a.m. I approach other people to know if they WERE ALSO waiting for the bus for 1 walk in CAMARGUE. ALL arrived at least 20 minutes early. 9 h 00 7 min all surprised not to see a Guide approaching, I call the N of such registered on my ticket. UNPLEASANT SURPRISE, the interlocutor announces that he did not receive emails indicating my Reservation made 4 days before. His turn is complete. But it gives 1 different version to other tourists. A CONFIRMATION email had reached us Weird: because we / ns did not know / booked via different platforms and 2 booked 21 days ago and the other 2 days ago Balance sheet: visit paid at the time of Reservation NOT MADE without being informed. We find ourselves 4 people disappointed and waiting for the refund of this Reservation NOT honored. TripAdvisor, Viator no longer inspire confidence.
Bonjour, tout d'abord désolé pour cet incident , je comprends votre déception. A votre place je serai déçu également mais comme je vois l'ai expliquer par téléphone en tant que guide indépendant je n'ai pas reçu votre demande de réservation sur ma boite email et idem pour les 2 autres groupes. Apres avoir investigué avec le support de viator il y avait bien un problème technique qui a été résolu. Vous pensez bien que je n'ai aucun intérêt à refuser des clients surtout 4 comme ce fut la cas. Je ne suis pas responsable de cet incident mais je m'excuse à nouveau diu desagrement subi. Sachez aussi que cela aurait été avec plaisir de faire le tour avec vous. Pour info aussi j'ai donné exactement la meme reponse à tout le monde je n'ai rien à cacher. Jusqu'à votre commentaire je n'avais que des 5 etoiles sur plus de 100 avis.
We had a wonderful day learning about the Camargue. Our guide, David was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed seeing the wildlife, flamingos, bulls, horses and even a coypu. And it was also a nice mix visiting the villages, lighthouse and tower.
Merci pour ce retour et oui je vais essayer de me rapeller comment on dit ragondin en Anglais : coypu !!!
We had a wonderful day exploring the Camargue with David. The area is beautiful and we saw lots of wildlife including the flamingos, famous white horses, bulls , herons and a coypu! We loved the boardwalks that allow you to get really close to the birds in the wetlands. We also enjoyed Aigues Mortes and the lighthouse and tower which gave excellent views. David was a knowledgeable guide and the day was varied . Would recommend.
Oui c'est vrai que ce jour là nous avons eu la chance de voir pas mal d'animaux de la Camargue. Il y avait aussi une belle tortue qui prenait le soleil à la suite de notre pique nique sous la pinede. Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire et encore désolé du retard matinal
