CAMARGUE : visite de la Camargue : le parc naturel, d’Aigues-Mortes et les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

We spent a few days exploring the Camargue in our campervan. The Camargue is a 150,000-hectare wetland that is home to numerous animal and plant species. The Camargue has been classified as a regional natural park since 1970 and recognized as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO since 1977. We arrived from the east and crossed one of the branches of the Rhône River on the Barcarin ferry, then headed towards the Camargue ponds where we enjoyed the natural landscapes, the many bird species, and the sunset. In the morning, we got up early to admire the pink flamingos at sunrise; the sky and the ponds were adorned with magnificent orange and pink hues. A truly unique spectacle. Aigues-Mortes was the first port of the Kingdom of France on the Mediterranean. A port for the last two Crusades, both led by Louis IX, Aigues-Mortes was also a trading port from the very beginning. The town is still enclosed within its high ramparts and houses numerous monuments dating back to the Middle Ages. Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is the capital of the Camargue and a place of pilgrimage, as well as a seaside resort. It's very pleasant to stroll through its narrow streets and walk along the beach. Don't miss a visit to its fortified church, which stands proudly in the center of town. We couldn't miss spending a night at a bull ranch (manade). We chose La Manade des Baumelles, which welcomes campervans into the heart of its activity. In winter, we were alone but still managed to enjoy the horses and bulls. 00:00 Introduction 01:30 The Camargue Ponds 05:30 Aigues-Mortes 06:20 Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 07:10 The Baumelles Herd ▬▬▬● Music ●▬▬▬ Epidemic Sound ▬▬▬▬● Our Guides ●▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬● Follow Us ●▬▬▬ Instagram   / evasion2m   Facebook   / evasion2m