Arles, the Camargue and La Crau
Overview
This is waterland - river, marshes and the sea. Located to the west of the Bouches-du-Rhône, the Arles sector lies just above the Rhône delta and the ancient alluvial plains on the edge of the Mediterranean. It is a wild land where the sea, river and lakes are intimately mingled and wild life is very present: birds, bulls, horses, sheeps, etc. The ancient town of Arles, on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, is a bastion of Provençal and Camargue customs.
Climate
It is warm and sunny all year round, with days of strong mistral. In the Camargue, the fauna is untamed - mosquitoes are an integral part of the community and must not be underestimated (creams and repellents).
Access
Easy access by motorway from the Rhône Valley, Spain and Italy, TGV station in Avignon, Nîmes-Arles-Camargue and Marseille-Provence Airports.
This is waterland - river, marshes and the sea. Located to the west of the Bouches-du-Rhône, the Arles sector lies just above the Rhône delta and the ancient alluvial plains on the edge of the Mediterranean. It is a wild land where the sea, river and lakes are intimately mingled and wild life is very present: birds, bulls, horses, sheeps, etc. The ancient town of Arles, on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, is a bastion of Provençal and Camargue customs.
Climate
It is warm and sunny all year round, with days of strong mistral. In the Camargue, the fauna is untamed - mosquitoes are an integral part of the community and must not be underestimated (creams and repellents).
Access
Easy access by motorway from the Rhône Valley, Spain and Italy, TGV station in Avignon, Nîmes-Arles-Camargue and Marseille-Provence Airports.
Labels: Arles, Camargue, Rhone, World Heritage
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