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aigues mortes camargue

Aigues Mortes, in the heart of the Camargue

An old fortified city, Aigues-Mortes, in the Gard, represents a prestigious heritage right in the midst of marshlands, in one of the most beautiful spots of Provence, the Camargue. A rough diamond in a jewelry box of uncut gems that time has gradually polished to reveal the magnificence of their sparkle.

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medieval city

Established to the west of the Little Rhône, the medieval city had originally been a small hamlet of fishermen and salt gatherers, washed by marshes reaching to the Mediterranean Sea, in an almost malarial climate. History encircled the town with 1640 m2 quadrilateral city walls, comprising six prestigious towers, including the famous Constance Tower, and ten gates, thus housing an astounding religius heritage.
 
A city marked by the crusades and the Templar Knights, it is today a tourist site where you can make a pleasant excursion into its past, its bullfighting culture , its gastronomy, its wine and its environment.
pink flamingo

The city of "Eaux Mortes" (Dead Waters) harbors other prides and joy. For example, it's little marina, joined to the sea by the Grau du Roi, and to Sète by the Canal du Rhône. It was constructed in the 13th century according to the plans of Louis IX who wanted to establish on the Méditerranean a passage to the Middle East for his crusades.
To the south of the town, the vast flooded lands are home to an exceptional flora and fauna, as well as the principal economic resource of Aigues-Mortes: salt.
 
aigues mortes little marina
© text: Sandrine Moirenc © photos: François Lochon

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