The 13 most beautiful places to visit in Camargue

Desirous of exploring our beautiful France? Direction south with the most beautiful places to visit in Camargue!

The Camargue is a top place in Provençal culture and is generally known and appreciated for its large spaces and its wild nature that extends over 100,000 hectares. It is buried between the two arms of the Rhone and the Mediterranean Sea that this land is found in both exceptional and fragile fauna and flora, where men, horses, bulls and birds live almost in harmony. Whether you visit the area for several days, or you are visiting the area, there is always a good reason to go to the Camargue.

Did you plan to add this beautiful region to your list of things to discover during your stay? It falls to peak as we have concocted a list of the most beautiful places to visit in Camargue. Here we go!

1. Arles

Renowned for inspiring Van Gogh's paintings, Arles is a charming city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is particularly appreciated for its cultural and architectural richness and includes the largest number of Roman monuments just after Rome !

If you are passing through Arles, it is therefore inconceivable to forget to visit the Roman amphitheatre or the Cathedral of Saint-Trophime. By leaving the city and heading on the edges of the Rhone, you can find soft marshes and reeds, a typical landscape of the high Camargue.

2. Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

If you visit the Camargue and are looking for authenticity, it is in the village of the Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer You have to go! This small village is located 37 kilometres from Arles and is also the capital of the Camargue.

It comes to visit its fortified church but also to enjoy its folklore and discover its traditions. Real place Gypsies pilgrimage , the latter flock from all over Europe to honor their patron saint, Sara, the Black Virgin .

3. La Réserve Nationale de Camargue

You probably already know, but the Camargue is an exceptional region and a treasure of nature. In addition to the variety of landscapes, it is also a haven of peace for the 277 species of birds identified, including the pink flamingos – emblem of this land of contrasts – that you can observe if you come to explore the 13,000 hectares of the Camargue National Reserve.

Did you know that there can be up to 34,000 rose flamingos at the end of the summer?

4. Ornithological Park of the Pont de Gau

Whether you’re a great bird enthusiast or just curious, Ornithological Park of the Pont de Gau is the ideal place to observe and photograph many species of birds in their natural habitat.

Then bring your picnic and survey the seven kilometers of discovery trails to hear only the song of birds.

5. Nature Reserve of the Marais du Vigueirat

Recognized nationally and internationally, the richness and natural heritage of Marais du Vigueirat is no longer to be proved: more than 2,000 animal and plant species are listed in this natural reserve of 1,200 hectares.

To make the trip more fun, know that there are several ways to visit the Vigueirat Nature Reserve. You can come and discover the site on foot, by hiking 5 km, but also by horses and horses!

6. Piemanson Beach

Piemanson Beach is a real place of change. Located in a protected area and in the heart of the Camargue Regional Natural Park, swim enthusiasts will enjoy the Mediterranean sun, while the most sporting will be able to explore this beautiful sandy beach of 7km long.

7. Domaine de la Palissade

Natural exceptional site, the Domaine de la Palissade is a magical place as cut from the world.

Protected, the site belongs to the family of Mediterranean wetlands, now rare and threatened. Moreover, the area of 702 ha is intended for protection and can be visited on foot and even on horseback, which allows to discover the wild landscapes as well as traditional activities such as beekeeping.

Nearby is the commune of Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône , considered with the Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and Arles as one of the three entrance gates of the Camargue.

8. Les Phares de la Gacholle, Beauduc and Faraman

If you come to visit the Camargue, don’t forget to go to one of the lighthouses closer, which give the impression of floating in the middle of the ponds.

At Wanderlix, we have our little favorites! There is first Gacholle light , located about ten kilometers from the Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the Beauduc lighthouse , near Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, and the Phare Faraman .

9. Fangassier Pond

Site de reproduction des flamants roses, l’ Fangassier pond is a unique site that brings together a colony of nearly 10,000 couples!

10. Avignon

Well, we're a little over the Camargue frame, it's true. But the City of the Popes is only a few blows away from the Camargue, so why deprive yourself of it? Very appreciated for the Festival d’Avignon , the city also attracts many tourists for its incredible architecture and its cultural heritage.

If you are passing through Camargue and you decide to come to Avignon, you can discover the Palace of the Pope but also the famous Avignon Bridge, made famous with this song we all know!

11. Aigues-Mortes

City of History known for its towers and ramparts as well as its salt marshes, Aigues-Mortes must be on your list of things to do if you come to visit the Camargue.

The city has a lot to offer you... You won't be bored!

12. Salin-de-Giraud Marais

Did you like to visit the salt marshes of Aigues-Mortes? And you will also like to discover those of Salin-de-Giraud, located about forty kilometers from Arles. Here we operate the salt from Antiquity!

To have a breathtaking view, head to the Salt Pan Observation sheep Where you can watch them from above!

13. Beauduc Beach

After visiting the Salin-de-Giraud Salt Marais, why not visit the Beauduc beach ?

It is in the heart of a wild and isolated Camargue that you will discover this beautiful beach where you can swim, sunbath and even make kite-surfing!

Even though there are probably more than 13 more beautiful places to discover in Camargue, this way ends our literary journey around this beautiful region. Feel free to share your good addresses and secret places!