Day EN Camargue Aigues-Mortes and St Marie DE la mer

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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 on the lookout for pink flamingos or other Camargue birds. The ride on the little train is the highlight of the day with this characteristic pink color of the salt marshes.

What's Included

The view from the Carbonnière Tower
Visiting the medieval city of Aigues Mortes
Air-conditioned vehicle
The guide throughout the day
The discovery of Saintes Marie de la Mer
Visiting the Aigues Mortes saltworks
Personal insurance
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the tram stop 'Place de France', opposite the cinema of the Oddysseum shopping centre. Then wait for the guide to pick you up at this stop. The tram stop is accessible from the city centre of Montpellier by line 1 . The guide will have a black van.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit the Aigues-Mortes saltworks on foot or aboard a small train. Come and discover the history of the salt marshes, as well as the surrounding fauna and flora. Let yourself be charmed by the unique pink color of the pools as well as the different effects of light offered by Mother Nature.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    You will explore the streets of the city center of the beautiful fortified city of Aigues-Mortes. The latter, classified as a Grand Occitanie site, will surprise and charm you thanks to its magnificent ramparts and its impressive Constance Tower. In its city center, you will find a beautiful square where the famous statue of Saint-Louis is located. Stroll around the Notre Dame des Sablons church without forgetting local specialties such as the famous fougasse from Aigues-Mortes.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Walk among the ponds. Bird watching. Picnic at the Parc de la Scamander.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Village, church and beach

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5

    On the other side of the city, discover this impressive square tower dating from the 13th century, alone in the middle of swamps and rice fields. Then take the beautiful stairs to admire the view over the entire region.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Take your picnic, we will eat together in the center of Scamander
Supplied by WISUD

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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