Village of Saintes Maries de la Mer
Historic site and monument
Presentation
Make a detour to Saintes Maries de la Mer, this city "on the sand" is home to a large part of the Camargue national reserve. The access is done by crossing the landscapes of the Camargue, a change of scenery guaranteed!
The city was built by the sea, in the delta of the Rhone (Camargue delta), between the marshes and the Mediterranean. This considerably limits the cultivation of crops but was favourable for grazing. Thus, horses and bulls are undoubtedly part of the landscape and the life of the people of Saint-Etienne and are associated with festivals throughout the year.
Also, when one moves away from the historical center, one crosses on the road the "cabanes de gardian", modest residences of the gardians, the fishermen, the salt workers, the paluniers and the shepherds.
Also, when one moves away from the historical center, one crosses on the road the "cabanes de gardian", modest residences of the gardians, the fishermen, the salt workers, the paluniers and the shepherds.
Opening period (s)All year round, daily.
General information
- Park :
- Park
- Theme :
- Subject
Services, Tours, Activities and entertainment
- Historical patrimony :
- Historic patrimony
- Town / Village
Contact
Village of Saintes Maries de la Mer
13460
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
- Spoken language(s) :
Tarifs
Free access.
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Village des Saintes Maries de la Mer
13460
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.451434
Longitude : 4.427658
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