Flamingos, black bulls and white horses, blue seas and hot sands?

Yes, in Camargue!

But the coast in the Gard is much more than that. It's nature untamed, a hosting ground for millions of birds, in a river delta bathed by fresh and salt waters.

Pink flamingos	"manade"

It's the discovery of the flavours of nature's generosity amidst rice fields, vineyards, salt flats and asparagus fields.

salt production	rice plantation in Camargue

It's the gateway to the Big Blue, its yachting harbours and fishing ports with trawlers homing for the evening fish market.

le Grau du Roi	Espiguette beach

It's the discovery of local ranching traditions on manades where mounted Camargue ranchers skilfully lead or single out their bulls for marking.

It's the wonder you feel as you contemplate the immaculate fortifications of Aigues-Mortes, the town of Saint-Louis.

Aigues-Mortes	Canal du Rhône à Sète

It's also the pilgrimage of Saint-Gilles and the scenery that unfolds as you sail along the Canal.