A day tour in Camargue
Things to do in The Camargue
- WITH
- Laurent | about the guide
We have organized for you a thrilling day touring the Camargue during which you will discover the highlights of this breathtaking region! Classified as an UNESCO heritage site, it is a well-known and exceptional area in the south of France and an absolute must-see for a vacation. The Camargue is a protected reserve for animals and plants far too numerous to mention.
Once you have arrived in the area, you will be welcomed by pink flamingos and many other remarkable bird species in a unique and pristine environment. You will also observe the symbolic black bulls and white horses of the region.
You will enjoy the wild and natural beauty of the Camargue with its rice fields, salt beds and pink flamingos as far as the eye can see.
You will learn all about salt production and then taste a selection of local wines while listening to a short, instructive oenology course. In addition, you will visit one of the manades, a traditional ranch of the area. Then, you will continue your journey with a guided tour of the medieval, crusader town of Aigues-Mortes.
Visiting the Camargue region is like plunging into a magnificent, peaceful and rejuvenating pool of nature!
During your visit, you could have a look at one of the thatched cottages in the wild (called “Chaumière de Camargue”) made from reeds and mud and also admire an amazing mountain of sea salt called “the Camelle”!
If the timing is right, you could also attend a sporting event which is part of the Camargue folklore: “La Course Camargaise”! You could get to know the rules, the culture of cowboys, their traditions and fascinating history. Finally, you will have the opportunity to savor local specialties in a restaurant that serves typical dishes such as “les tellines” and “la Gardiane de Taureau” (similar to “Bœuf Bourguignon”). You will be surrounded by pink flamingos on wild beaches reaching far into the horizon.
The many discoveries and enjoyable moments experienced will leave you with an unforgettable memory of your visit to the Camargue!
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Marseille and Provence
France -
8 hrs
DURATION -
8
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Camargue pink flamingos
- transport :
- Minivan
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Light
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- yes
- Kid friendly :
- Children are welcome to join us
- LANGUAGES:
- Français/French (native), Anglais/English (Bilingual)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 8
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
Guided tour in English, driver, minivan with WiFi, parking, gas, tolls, insurance, taxes, water and our undivided attention.
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
ITINERARY
09:00 - 1 hour Drive from your hotel or cruise ship port in Marseille to the Camargue region 10:00 - 6 hour Visit the Camargue region 16:00 - 1 hour Drive back to your hotel or cruise ship port in Marseille
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- We will pick you up at a mutually agreed upon location
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- We drop you off at a mutually agreed upon location
about
your guide
Laurent
Marseille
- languages :
- Français/French, Anglais/English
A native of Lille, I spent over 20 years in Paris before deciding to settle in Marseille, attracted by the climate and the charm of the Mediterranean. During my years in the capital, I was an actor but also an oenologist and restaurant owner, developing my passion and my skills in several renowned institutions. Since my arrival on the French Riviera, I specialized in tourism by offering tours combining wine, gastronomy and history, especially from Marseille, Aix en Provence and Cassis. I love to share my knowledge with people, being outside and exploring sites full of culture and history. I also sometimes offer mini wine courses and cooking courses in order to teach curious visitors how to combine wine and food. During my private tours, discover the culinary delights of the South of France between tapas, pastries and olive oil, as well as the most scenic places from Cassis to Arles via Les Baux de Provence.
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