The Camargue Regional Park  One of the many Unesco world heritage sites in Provence, the Camargue is a huge area (about 350,000 acres) of wetlands, pastures and salt flats formed by the delta of the Rhône river.  The region has a unique ecological balance and is home to many pink flamingoes.  In the grassy pastures you will find sheep and small white horses grazing, these are ridden in the area by "gardians" a traditional part of the local community.  For more information visit the official website (french only) of the Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue.

Salt Train near Aigues Mortes
To the east of the D979 between Aigues-Mortes and Le Grau du Roi. It is clearly signposted to ‘Salins’ and ‘Listel’.  Tel No:- 0(4) 66 73 40 24.  Website: www.labaleine.com.
As a guideline costs are approximately €7 for adults and €5 for children aged 4-13.
Tours of the salt pans and a part of the Camargue. There are 2 short tours available by either bus (1½ hours) or a land train (1¼ hours) or alternatively a longer tour lasting 2¼ hours. These all include a tour of the salt pans, the salt museum,  a video and a visit to the shop, with the longer bus tour offering further insight into the flora and fauna of the Camargue.
There are set times for the tours – 5 a day for the shorter tours (2 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon).  The ‘petit-train’ is the more popular option and gets booked up first so early booking is recommended. Either turn up early or if in the area pop in and pre-book for later in the day.  The shorter tours are best to keep the children's attention and the train definitely wins hands down over the bus, which could get very hot.

Our favourite attractions in the Camargue:

        - Aigues-Mortes
        - Beach at Le Grau-du-Roi
        - Méjanes
        - Musée de Rousty
        - Salt Train
        - Saintes Maries Beach

Other third party websites:
- La Camargue
- Picture book of the Camargue