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Choose Aigues-Mortes for your next holiday location and have a really memorable Festive French holiday under the wonderful Camargue sunshine.

Whether you have a day, a weekend or a week, take time to discover the delights of the city of St Louis, with its magnificent architecture, wonderful flora and fauna, unique vines and pink flamingo colon salt tables at the foot of our ancient ramparts.

Whether you come as a family or a couple or with friends, Aigues-Mortes and its artisans and merchants has a warm welcome waiting for you.

Come and meet us!

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Mayor President of the Tourist Board Noémie CLAUDEL

4 GO BACK IN TIME 6 Walking down 10 History 16 Follow the guide 18 The Art rush

20 MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY MINUTE 22 Our cattle farmers open up their doors 24 The secrets of landscapes in Camargue 25 Open your eyes 26 Dare to do something different 28 Cycle through green areas 29 Launch out 30 Enjoy horse riding, at a horse’s pace

32 HAVE A GREAT TIME 34 Dip your feet in the water 36 It’s time to play ! 38 Adopt the zen attitude 39 Get ready to go !

40 TASTE HAPPINESS 42 Visit our vines and cellars 44 Go to the market ! 45 Specialist products to slip in your suitcase 46 I book my table !

53 USEFUL ADDRESSES 54 Professional services 54 Shopping 58 Medical services 60 Getting here, getting around 62 Useful contacts 63 Map of the Camargue

The Tour Carbonnière, a mediaeval turnpike tower, overlooks stunning countryside, You can enter at any time of day or night. The spiral staircase will lead you to the top for a breathtaking view. In the mist of the swamps and reed beds, enjoy picking out the birds carefully camouflaged in their surroundings to protect and feed themselves. (see page 12).

1 - Blason of Aigues-Mortes (April 26th - 1697) : it represents Saint Martin, roman general, saint patron of the French Kings and of the city, sharing his coat with a beggar. 2 - Faun’s head : mask at the corner, dating back to a previous construction. 3 - Chapelle des Capucins (End 17th C.) : sold at the 18th century, after the abolition of the religious orders and the dispersion of the monks. 4 - Saint Louis‘ Statue (1849) : created by Pradier, made of bronze. King Louis IX is crowned, in a coat of mail, leaning on an anchor. 5 - The church Notre Dame des Sablons (13th C.) : the first church made of wood and reed is built in 1183. It was rebuilt in 1246 in stone and ogival style. In Saint Louis came before his crusade. Stained glasses XXth C. made by C. Viallat and B. Dhonneur. 6 - House n°2 - 4 rue Jean Jaurès (17th C.) : the corbels are decorated with women's heads wearing diadems and leaves. 7 - House n°19 rue Jean Jaurès : corinthian pilasters carrying an entablature. 8 - House n°24 rue Jean Jaurès (End 18th C.) : 4 keystones. Sculptures representing the four seasons. 9 - The fountain : created April 12th 1896 to celebrate the arrival of drinking water in the village. 10 - Porte de la Gardette : the only access to the city was watched for centuries by guards. 11 - La Tour de Constance (13th C.) : built around 1241 during Saint Louis’ lifetime, it was used as lighthouse, residence and infamous prison. 12 - The Bartizan : this round covered bartizan was intended to make the surveillance easier for sentry. 13 - The Governor’ house (16th C.) : built on the same place where the King’s House was, which were burned out in the 15th Century. It was rebuilt by the Governor of Civey. 14 - House n°22-24 Bd Int. Ouest (1679) : bought by the consuls of Aigues-Mortes in order to lodge the garrison's officers. Inscription: “Mare de Deu de Montserrat”. 15 - La Porte des Remblais : named Montpellier's Gate until the 17th Century, it became the "Porte des Remblais" (embankment's gate) when the North-Western ditch was embanked. 16 - House n°29 Bd Intérieur Ouest : “ancient housing of King's lieutenant”, bought by the salt company “Salins du Midi” in the 20th century. 17 - La Tour des Bourguignons : it is said that during the conflict between Armagnacs and Bourguignons in 1421, a Bourguignon s' garrison were murdered, stored and salted, to avoid any epidemic. 18 - La Porte de l’Organeau : this gate is doted with rings which were used to moor the galleys in the city's pond. Gargoyle : griffon half eagle, half lion abducting a man. 19 - La Porte des Moulins : (Mills’ gate) Two mills were fixed on each tower. 20 - La Porte des Galions : (Galley’s gate) Mooring point on the city's pond named then "Etang de Psalmodi" (Psalmodi's pond). 21 - La Porte de la Marine : the galleys were also mooring along this gate.

22 - House n°35 Bd Gambetta : it is the only one presenting a portico with a wooden roof. Mullioned window. 23 - La Porte de l’Arsenal : named this way because next to the Arsenal's place. 24 - La Tour de la Poudrière : next to the powder and munitions storage. 25 - La Porte de la Reine : tribute to the queen Anne of Austria who came in Aigues-Mortes through this gate in 1622. 26 - Gargoyles at Porte de la Reine : a lion is squatting down, other gargoyles represent ferocious dogs. 27 - La Glacière (the last one. 3 existed in the 17th C.) : a shaft was dug in the centre of the chest, it was also covered with soil to preserve its coolness. 28 - Méjeanet Cross (1838) : it belongs to the Prior of “Penitents Blancs” (L. Méjean). 29 - Bérénice Cross (1852) : it belongs to the Prior of “Pénitents Gris” (B. Bachain). 30 - La Tour de Villeneuve : called “Masks Tower” first, then General Romieu de Villeneuve, one of the closest advisers of Louis IX. 31 - La Porte des Cordeliers : in the 13th Century, a Franciscan's convent was built by Louis IX in the neighbourhood. 32 - La Tour de la Mèche : people guess a wick was staying alight to set fire to munitions and powder in case of danger. Arrow slit : two different kinds of arrow slit's chamber: for 1 person (round arch) or 2 (lancet arch). 33 - La Porte Saint Antoine : named because of a cemetery around. 3 sculptures are representing (from left to right) : a female centaur, a dragon and a centaur. “Société d’Histoire et d’Archéologie” : located in the gate, it preserves lots of relics discovered around. 34 - La Tour du Sel : this tower served as a salt storage. It was also named military jail's tower. 35 - House n°5 rue de la République : at the balcony, sculpted lions are keeping watching. 36 - House n°30 rue de la République : the escutcheon represents the professional sign of the first house owner: coat of mail manufacturer. 37 - La Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs (17th C.) : it still belongs to the brotherhood and shelters a fresco by X. Sigalon and paintings of A. Gleize. 38 - House n°6 place de la Viguerie : relics of a huge mullioned window. 39 - La Chapelle des Pénitents Gris (17th C.) : it still belongs to the brotherhood and has an altarpiece made of stucco by J. Sabatier. 40 - Cross “des Cinq Plaies” : ancient cross of 1814 located on the Place St Louis. Moved in 1825 in the garden of the “Pénitents Gris” chapel. 41 - House n°48 rue E. Jamais (19th C.) : the balcony seems to be carried by the acanthus leaves framing the door. 42 - Town Hall (1535) : rebuilt in the 17th and the 20th Century.

The site of Aigues-Mortes has been occupied The fort was built in 1568 in a region that had since mankind walked the earth. If you have the been suffering from religious troubles since 1560, chance, head north-east and if it is open, go and ensured ongoing control of the nearby salt through the Gateway of Saint Antoine, you will be marshes and the canals which were used to warmly welcomed inside by the members of the transport the salt. It recalls the fortifications of “history and archaeology association”. Remains Vauban, although this is later (1633-1707). from all times are on show in this gateway: There is no access to the fort. Far from all visual bones, tools, pottery, coins … from the earliest distraction, at the edge of the salt marsh it invites humans to the twentieth century. you to simply enjoy a peaceful setting.

In the fifth century the Benedictine monks settled in the hostile environment of the marshes and ponds and founded an abbey.

Monks consecrated to the “Opus Dei” and hence incessant psalmodies, both day and night, led to the monastery being known as Psalmody or Psalmodi. The remains of the abbey are now private property and are not open to public visits.

Roughly ten kilometres to the east of the town is Texts from the eighth century the fort of “Peccais”. In ancient times a Greek mention this place under the colony settled here and then the Romans in the name of Aquae Mortuae, first century took over the organization of salt because of the dead water in the surrounding production and sale. marshes and ponds.

During the Second World War, its strategic It was linked to the sea by the Canal Viel, along position did not escape the notice of the German which flat-bottomed barges were pulled by army, who built concrete bunkers here, which horses from the banks. everyone who prides himself on being a local has Aigues-Mortes owes its name to these dead been to explore. It was the Roman engineer waters that surround it. The sea never came Peccius who the territory was named after. here.

In 1244, the architect Eudes de Montreuil drew up the first plans for the inland port and the town.

Despite the difficult weather and health conditions, the area was inhabited by a sparse population of fishermen and salt manufacturers, living in reed cabins.

The alluvial land of Aigues-Mortes has no stones – they were brought from the quarries in Beaucaire and Baux by water. The village was created from nothing on land with no organized planning. It was built between the second and third sandbanks, very close to the marshes of “La Marette” and the town.

For four years, the whole region was devoted to this immense project, the construction of a town In the thirteenth century, Louis IX did not possess and a royal port. Conflicts broke out on all sides any land bordering on the Mediterranean. He and led to mutinies. The king imposed forced wished to take advantage of this port located in labour on whole regions, all the way to Alès and the midst of rival ports, which controlled all the beyond. trade in the region. In the end he gave way and offered the Agde and Saint Gilles were the property of suppression of all taxes, fees, tolls and salt tax for Raymond VII, Marseille of Charles D’Anjou, while everyone who would keep on working. Montpellier belonged to the King of Aragon. The land of the dead waters was the only one open to negotiation. It was the perfect place to build an Early in the month of July 1244 Louis IX came to inland port and thereby hold exchange with the Aigues-Mortes among the crusaders who were West. It was located in the kingdom of France pouring in every day. His wife Marguerite de and was linked to the sea by the Canal Viel (to Provence, and his two brothers Robert d’Artois the west of the town, nowadays dried up). and Charles d’Anjou were with him and all the great lords and barons of France joined them. Meanwhile, the surrounding lands and marshes belonged to the abbey of “Psalmody”. On the request of Louis IX, the Benedictines agreed to exchange the land of Aigues-Mortes for the vast arable fields belonging to the crown in the region of Sommières.

Some time later Louis IX fell seriously ill. He was saved from death by a miracle and made a vow to go and deliver the tomb of Christ which the infidels had conquered. He decided that the crusade would be French and would sail from a French port. 11

In 1248, the town of Aigues-Mortes was not yet in In 1270, twenty years later, Louis IX left on his being - only the ports were prepared. Over seven second crusade and died shortly afterwards from hundred vessels were loaded with provisions, typhus in Tunisia, on 25 August 1270. horses and soldiers, sheltered from the violence of the tides. The two first floors of the “grosse On his death, the foundations of the ramparts forte tour” were built. had only been partially built. His son Philip III the This Big Main Tower, later called the “tour du Roi” Bold and his grandson Philip IV the Handsome and then the “Tour de Constance”, was the only defensive element in the future fortified town. took over and finished the work towards the end of the thirteenth century.

Every year over the last weekend in August, Aigues-Mortes dresses itself up in its most attractive medieval guise and takes us back to the heart of the Middle Ages.

Built at the end of the 13th century, guardian of the stronghold, the “Tour Carbonnière” rises majestic and solitary in the middle of Its defence system was designed to repel all kinds the marshes. It is the only access by land to of attacks. Discovering it on a guided visit is really the city of Aigues-Mortes. Impossible for exciting. As we said above, the soil of Aigues- travelers to avoid it, the road passes in the Mortes is spongy. The piles were set at a depth of middle by a large door open to winds. twenty metres. The tower did not yet have its lighthouse, but it was planned and finally added in 1250. The lighthouse cannot be visited today for reasons of safety.

The terrace is 33 metres high and boasts a unique panorama – on really clear days you can even catch a glimpse of the Pic Saint Loup and Mount Ventoux.

In was winter, the ground was frozen and it was impossible to bury the bodies. To avoid an epidemic, the bodies were salted and thrown into a tower which was from then on known as the In order to populate this new town with its “Tour des Bourguignons”. difficult weather and deprived of all Under the effects of the salt, which impeded the agricultural resources, Louis IX granted a effects of putrefaction, the Burgundians’ bellies charter of franchise to the new town in 1246. had turned blue. Inhabitants were exempted from all port duties and taxes. People flowed in from This is one of the explanations for the nickname Catalonia, Provence and Italy. The charter of “ventres bleus” (blue-stomach), given to the franchise was confirmed by his son Philip III people of Aigues-Mortes. the Bold and by 14 of his successors. It was thanks to these privileges that the town of Louis IX remained inhabited after the decline of the port.

Aigues-Mortes is a military base, and from the heights of its ramparts, soldiers took turns to sound the alarm for danger from the Saracens, in the conflicts of the Hundred Years War and in the sixteenth century against attacks from Spain.

In 1481 the port of Marseille became part of the kingdom of France, and the alluvium of the Rhône, the sandbanks and clogging of the channels “grau” (leading to the sea) led to the fall of the port of Aigues-Mortes.

In the fifteenth century the civil war between the Armagnacs and the Burgundians split France apart. In Aigues-Mortes the governor Louis de In 1575 numerous Protestants pillaged the town Malpüe betrayed the town into the hands of the of Aigues-Mortes. They looted, burnt and sacked Burgundians. all the Catholic religious monuments. Protestant Some of the inhabitants fled and raised the alarm power came to an end in 1622 under Louis XIII. with the Armagnacs posted in Beaucaire. With In 1685, after the revocation of the Edict of the connivance of the people who had remained Nantes, the Huguenots were once again in the town, the Armagnacs came in and persecuted. massacred all the Burgundians.

The last woman, Jeanne Darbon, was sent to prison in 1761. Despite the evolution of a more enlightened opinion, the obstinacy of the Minister For eighty two years the victims of intolerance of State Florentin meant that prisoners were only that combined religion and state policy were released gradually; their sufferings attracted a held in the Tower of Constance under royal growing sympathy. authority. Thanks to the efforts of Fitz-James, commander of the province, and the persevering and generous The Tower was one of the multiple sinister risons intervention of the Prince de Beauvau, who that caused such terror. The exact number is presided over the States of Languedoc, women, unknown as there was no prison register to almost all of whose health had been affected, record it. were gradually released. There were fourteen prisoners remaining in mid-1766. Two years later

there were still six. On 27 December 1768 the In the first years after the Edict of Nantes was doors were unceremoniously opened for the last revoked, the prisons of the Towers of Constance two prisoners, Marie Roux and Suzanne Pagès, and La Reine, the largest in the enclosure, were a who had spent 23 and 27 years respectively stage on the way to being deported to the West inside. Indies or being sentenced to be galley slaves.

The upper room in the “Tour de Constance”, re- One of the best known is one of the women served for men, was at first assigned to prisoners who remained unmovable. She is the of rank. The lower room, the most hostile, only incarnation of rational resistance and the triumphant resignation of women prisoners. held women for a long time; later on they were She was born in Vivarais and grew up in the put in the upper room, or in both when the num- heart of a harsh and severe country. Her father bers so required. was arrested in 1729. Her brother, an eminent and peaceful pastor of the Church “du Desert”, The most surprising escape was that of a Cami- was hanged in 1732. His authority was such that sard leader, Abraham Mazel, in 1705. Marie was arrested in 1730, at the age of fifteen. “Just the surname of the girl”, wrote the In 1708 the “Tour de Constance” was for the first provincial governor, “meant that we had to time appointed by decree to be a place of perpet- make an example of her”. ual imprisonment for women. In 1715 it was re- She was only released in 1768. In prison she served exclusively for women. Prisoners were of inspired the resistance. Tradition has it - rightly all ages and all conditions. or wrongly, it is impossible to be sure – as the author of the word REGISTER scratched into the Anne Gaussent died in prison in 1763 at the age stone edge of the upper room. Marie Durand of 85, after 40 years behind bars. Marie Robert endured captivity for 38 years and encouraged lived there for 41 years. (read the box) her cellmates all this time.

At the dawn of the French revolution, the population of Aigues-Mortes was entirely Catholic. When the decree of the National The dawn of the revolution was greeted with Assembly was issued on 27 November 1790, enthusiasm by the population of Aigues-Mortes. concerning the civil constitution of the clergy, the Inhabitants formed popular associations, inhabitants of Aigues-Mortes, deeply attached to surveillance committees, “Sans-culottes” their religious convictions, saw therein a threat to revolutionary groups and shortly after, aroused their old traditions. The decree of 27 November 1790 suppressed all religious congregations. by the violence of political passions, certain Defiant priests went into exile. regrettable events took place in the town, some of which had a tragic ending. In September 1792, over 100 priests embarked in Aigues-Mortes on their way to other countries. All The storming of the Bastille was welcomed by the crucifixes erected in the area were thrown down, and in the name of the Commune, it was the population with great joy, although soon decided to abolish worship forever. afterwards alarming news started to circulate. The rumour grew that people with no confession The parish church was turned into barracks and and armed bands were going round the later into a republican temple. When you go into the church, on the wall on the left you can see countryside and destroying everything in their the outline of the fireplaces in the stone – here way. was where the kitchens were installed.

The law of 17 December 1789 reorganized the The chapel of the White Penitents became the headquarters of the “Sans culottes” Association, municipalities, replacing consuls with a mayor while the chapel of the Grey Penitents was turned and five municipal officers elected by working-age into the fodder store for the garrison’s cavalry. citizens. It was thanks to the clever initiative of citizen Jean Sol, appointed guard and distributor of fodder for the revolutionaries, that the famous altar piece decorating the chapel was saved. It is the masterwork of the sculptor Sabatier and dates from the seventeenth century.

Jean Sol hid the altar piece behind bales of hay, which inspired the revolutionaries to make it a store for their fodder.

In the early nineteenth century freedom of cult was re-established, churches were given back to the faithful and religious peace was assured.

Work on the Canal du Rhône to Sète Canal was finished in 1806, and Aigues-Mortes became a river port for the transport firstly of goods and then of passengers.

The Mayor and the municipal officers of Aigues- In 1903, the ramparts were classified as a Mortes were elected on 2 February 1790. Historical Monument.

TOURS ET REMPARTS D’AIGUES-MORTES Logis du gouverneur - Place Anatole France 04 66 53 61 55 www.aigues-mortes-monument.fr toursremparts.aiguesmortes

8€/adult, free under 26 (EU), 6,50€/ 18 - 25 years (out of EU) All year long excepted 01/01, 01/05, 01/11, 11/11, 25/12. 01/09 - 30/04 : 10am - 5.30pm. Ticket board closed between 1pm - 2pm. Last visit 4.45pm. 02/05 - 31/08 : 10am - 7pm. Last visit 6.15pm.

Discover our fortified city according to your tastes. Its architecture, its history, its tradi- SEARCHING FOR tions. The choice is yours. TREASURE... The book will guide you through the city streets. Let's go solving THE LITTLE TRAIN puzzles, connecting dots and deciphering a puzzle... and let's Want to discover this medieval city open the treasure chest. A fun with your feet up? Board the little discovery trail for all the family. train and let us tell you the whole On sale at the Tourist Office (only story of Aigues-Mortes ! in French)

The little train of Aigues-Mortes. Start Porte de la Gardette. Chasse aux trésors : 2€/book. 06 03 41 32 66 - [email protected]. 6 - 14 years. All information : www.petittrain-aiguesmortes.fr - 5€/adult, 3€/ 4 - 12 years. www.ot-aiguesmortes.com Open from 01/04 to 30/09 and during All Saints holidays.

WITH A TOUR GUIDE AT YOUR OWN PACE ALONG THE WALKING ROUTE Why did Louis IX build a town in amongst all the marshes and mosquitoes? How were the ramparts Walk around the city at your own built, and when? Martine or Soizic will answer all your pace, the route is all marked out questions during a guided tour of the city. for you. 90 minutes' unguided tour is enough to find the hidden treasure. ESCAPADES GUIDEES It's in the guide book, go to pages 06 78 03 87 07 6 to 7. [email protected] www.escapades-guidees.com Soizic Escapades Guidées Michel 11€/adult, 5,50€/ 6 - 14 years 15/01 - 15/12 on booking

EN VADROUILLE 06 41 67 90 75 [email protected] envadrouille-camargue.blogspot.com Only for group, all year long on booking

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13 rue de la République BRUNO ROUDIL 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 6 rue Emile Jamais - 30220 AM 04 66 53 76 27 06 51 06 95 72 [email protected] Bruno-Roudil [email protected]

www.brunoroudil.com Personalised advice on lithotherapy. www.artetculture.info/bruno- All year long. Closed on Monday and Tuesday roudil morning. Graphics and sculptures. All year long from April 1st. Closed on Wednesday. 18 GALERIE FLO

5 rue Amiral Courbet GALERIE 17 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 31 rue Emile Jamais - 30220 AM 06 61 87 23 49 Galerie FLO 06 52 20 68 87 [email protected] Galerie-17 [email protected] Contemporary figuration and modern art. All year long from https://galerie-17.fr Thursday to Monday.

MARIO DI MAIO SCULPTEUR Contemporary artists. Paintings, Collages, sculptures, unique pieces. 6 rue Sadi Carnot - 30220 AM All year long. Closed on Thursday. 04 66 53 96 88 - 06 67 64 83 19 [email protected] www.oiseaux-sculpture- GALERIE EUROP’ART mariodimaio.com 6 rue Marceau - 30220 AM Homemade work done locally. 06 09 90 83 47 - 06 11 42 92 38 All year long, every day. jansen-galerie@galerie- europart.com SOPHIE COLL www.galerie-europart.com www.aline-jansen-peintre.com 15 rue de la république europart.galerie 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 53 83 83 Paintings, sculptures, photos, contemporary [email protected] drawings. All year long from Thursday to Sunday : 11.30am world of scents and colours, chic to 6.30pm on rendez-vous. and Bohemian. All year long, closed on Monday.

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Find out what a Camargue bull farmer does, Travel back in time to a mas, an 18th century and learn about the work of gardians in this farmhouse in the midst of vines and pine legendary, carefully preserved place. forests that are home to bulls and horses. From 12€ - 8€/ 5 - 12 years old. From 12€/adult. Open all year long on boo- Open all year long, booking recommanded. king.

MANADE DU MAS DE LA COMTESSE MANADE JEAN ELIE AGNEL Chemin Vieille Roubine Mas les Hourtès - 30740 LE CAILAR 30220 AIGUES-MORTES - 04 66 71 66 34 06 12 33 57 48 [email protected] [email protected] www.masdelacomtesse.com www.manadeagnel.com Mas Comtesse Milla Manade Agnel Mas De La Comtesse

Visit the “manade” Jullian in a carriage, on horseback, in a trailer or on a special Camargue day trip or evening out. From 14€/adult, 7€/ 4 - 11 years old. All year long on booking.

MANADE JULLIAN

Mas Saint Pierre - D62 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 06 22 64 72 64 Discover a “manade” (bull herd), and meet a [email protected] family who likes to share their passion for bulls www.manadejullian.com and horses. Manade Jullian From 12€/adult, 8€/ 4 - 13 years old. 01/01 - 20/11 on booking.

MANADE SAINT LOUIS Mas de la paix - Rte des Stes Maries de la Mer Meet our herdsmen, who love their work, and discover our traditions 30600 MONTCALM during an evening with the herd. 06 25 73 84 85 - 06 11 42 24 14 Help them with their work in a fes- [email protected] tive atmosphere and try our local www.manade-saint-louis.com products - an evening that will Manade Saint Louis leave you numerous memories.

Discover the Maison Grand Site de France de la Camargue Gardoise. The interpretation path of 1.6 km and the ecomuseum let you discover the fauna and flora and explain the formation of the land, and the trades and traditions related to it.

Free (free tour). 6€/adult, 3€/child (guided tour), 12€/child (workshop). 01/02 - 30/09 from Tuesday to Sunday excepted on bank holiday.

LA MARETTE - MAISON GRAND SITE DE

FRANCE DE LA CAMARGUE GARDOISE

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Where does table salt come from? If you have ever wondered, don’t miss the visit to the “salin” d’Aigues-Mortes (salt marshes). Get on the little train or on a 4x4 for a magical journey through the crystallization pan or let yourself get bewitched by the magic of the salt pan by taking a stroll or a ride on a mountain bike.

From 10,50€/adult, 8,50€/ 5 - 13 years old. 16/03 - 15/11.

SALIN D’AIGUES MORTES

Route du Grau du Roi 04 66 73 40 24 [email protected] www.visitesalinaiguesmortes.com

WITH AN EXPERT ORNITHOLOGIST GUIDE Whether amateur or professional, or a lover of birds or wide-open spaces, visit these unique areas and let yourself be guided through the heart of Camargue on foot or by bicycle (not supplied). 20€/adult, 10€/ 14 - 18 years old. All year long on booking.

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PARC ORNITHOLOGIQUE DE PONT DE GAU In the midst of the marshes, a number of footpaths and hideouts provide a rare opportunity to get close to Camargue's wildlife. 7,50€/adult, 5€/ 4 - 12 years old All year long. Closed on Dec. 25th. Pont de Gau - 13460 LES STES MARIES DE LA MER 04 90 97 82 62 [email protected] www.parcornithologique.com Parc ornithologique de Pont de Gau

RESERVE DU PETIT RHONE Discover the richness and diversity of nature of the (old offshore sandbar), including flowers, plants and shrubs, either on foot or by mountain bike. From 7€/adult, 5€/ 6 - 12 years old. 04/04 - 01/11. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

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ome into the heart of Camargue in the company of a C local guide. Leave the well-trodden paths and come and discover the wild flora and fauna of Camargue.

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49€/adult, 24€/child (under 12) 01/03 - 31/10 on booking SAFARI LABROUSSE an adventure for the whole family, a chance to 06 19 11 40 03 discover nature with a really tasty break. [email protected] www.safaricamarguelabrousse.com safari Camargue Labrousse CAMARGUE DECOUVERTE 100% CAMARGUE 50€/adult, 30€/ under 10 6 rue des alliés - 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI All year long on booking. 04 66 53 04 99 Quality, humour. English spoken [email protected] www.camargue-decouverte.fr camarguedecouverte 50€/adult, 25€/ 3 - 10 years old All year long on booking. A unique experience, the breeder took us to private areas where you can't go alone.

CAMARGUE SAUVAGE SAFARI 4X4 40 rue M. Rèdarès - 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI 06 60 48 02 91 [email protected] www.camarguesauvage.com Camargue Sauvage safari 4x4

From 45€/adult, 29€/child (under 14) 01/02 - 30/10 on booking. Unique visit to the depths of Camargue in the middle of the marshes, as far as Fort de Peccais.

GOURMET TOUR WITH HAPPY TOUR BIKE RENTAL Enjoy the intimacy of the little pathways, listen to the cicadas, see the birds and try the Discover the town or take to the open sea local specialities: Happy Tour suggests guided down the canals … there is nothing quite as visits by bike or on electric scooters to pleasant as renting a bike and just heading discover Camargue without making too much off. A wind of freedom will blow over your of an effort. holidays. From 10€/people. All year from Monday to Saturday. From 39€/adult, 15€/ under 10. All year long on booking. SPORT EXPERT 567 route de Nîmes Happy Tour. Mas de la Tour Carbonnière. 30220 A.M - 04 66 51 67 34 07 81 67 63 57. [email protected] [email protected] http://camargue-velo.fr Happy tour camargue Sport Expert Aigues Mortes

FOLLOW THE HIKING TRAILS

Pedal or walk as the fancy takes you with our SLIP INTO YOUR BACKPACK two map-guides, for sale at the Tourist Office: “Le littoral gardois” and “Des ○ A bottle of water Costières aux étangs de Camargue” - over ○ A snack in case you feel peckish 250 km of pathways for hiking, cycling and ○ Sun cream riding on horseback. ○ A first-aid kit 5€ each, 8€ both. ○ Mosquito repellent Sold at the Tourist Board or on ○ A phone in case of emergency reservation.tourismegard.com/ ○ A phone or camera to capture and share cartoguides.html the very best sights on #aiguesmortes

Look at Aigues-Mortes another way from our little boats, or discover the region by taking a boat trip. Constance Location offers a permit-free service tailor-made to suit your needs. From 49€/hour. Open all year long on booking.

Constance Location - 30 rue du port - 30220 A.M 04 66 51 16 56 - 06 61 58 31 51 [email protected] - www.constancelocation.fr Constancelocation

BATEAU IRIS - CROISIERE EN CAMARGUE BATEAU SAINT LOUIS Avenue de la Tour de Constance - 30220 AM Rue des médards - 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI 06 07 25 96 84 - [email protected] 06 27 24 03 89 - [email protected] www.croisiereencamargue.com www.croisieres-camargue.com Bateau l’Iris - Croisière en Camargue Bateau Saint Louis croisiere en Camargue

From 9€/adult - 5€/ 5 to 12 year (1h30) From 16€/adult - 6€/ 5 to 12 years (2h30) Open 01/04 - 31/10 Open 01/04 - 30/09 on booking. Family business, local guide and stop at Warm and visitor-friendly welcome a family herd owned for three generations.

CROISIERE DE CAMARGUE PENICHES ISLES DE STEL

BP12 - 24 Gd rue Jean Jaurès - 30220 AM 04 66 53 60 70 - 06 09 47 52 59 - 06 10 90 16 68 [email protected] [email protected] www.croisiere-de-camargue.com

From 15€/adult - 7€/ 5 to 13 years (2h) Open 01/04 to 30/10 - booking advised Spacious and comfortable barge. Help the gardians with their work under the shelter of the pines. ❤ ❤ »

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Live a true experience of discovery of Camargue in a horse-drawn carriage, at the horse’s pace, and take the time to appreciate the wonders of this wild land.

CAMARGUE AUTREFOIS Quartier la Galine 30740 LE CAILAR 06 27 89 25 63 LES CALECHES DE CAMARGUE [email protected] Pré des mauves 30740 LE CAILAR www.caleches-camargue.fr 06 86 67 82 80 [email protected] From 22€/adult - 1/2 price from 3 to 11 years. http://www.lescalechesdecamargue.com All year long on booking. les calèches de Camargue

Guided discoveries of Camargue traditions From 16€/adult, 14€/ 4 - 10 years old and nature areas. All year long on booking. Closed on Monday and Wednesday, outside school holidays. CAMARGUE DECOUVERTE 100% CAMARGUE Visitors welcomed in a peaceful place by the 6 rue des alliés 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI river. 04 66 53 04 99 [email protected] www.camargue-decouverte.fr camarguedecouverte

From 40€/adult, 20€/ 3 - 10 years old 01/04 - 15/10 on booking. Exclusive visit with the manadier Thierry. Visit a 1,000-hectare private area with free- running horses and bulls P

Discover the diversity of our landscapes on a horse or a pony peacefully along the beach or in Camargue, whether you are new to horse riding or already an expert.

ABRIVADO RANCH LA MANADE JULLIAN 1655 route de l’Espiguette 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI Mas Saint Pierre - D62 - 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 53 01 00 - [email protected] 06 22 64 72 64 - [email protected] www.abrivadoranch.fr - Abrivado RANCH www.manadejullian.com - la manade Jullian From 20€/people (1h) From 25€/horse + 10€/Two-seater saddle All year long on booking All year long on booking Warm welcome and professional staff A unique natural setting right up by the ramparts of Aigues-Mortes and the salt “camelles”, in PROMENADE A CHEVAL DALADEL amongst the bulls. Mas du Daladel - D58 - 30600 VAUVERT 06 20 78 03 74 - [email protected] LE MAS DE L’ESPIGUETTE http://camargue.fr/site/cabane-du-daladel 1795 route de l’Espiguette Promenade à cheval du Daladel 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI Ask for prices. 04 66 51 51 89 - [email protected] 01/04 - 31/10 on booking www.masdelespiguette.com Mas de l’Espiguette-Le Grau du Roi Our tours took us to a private property and a protected natural area right in the heart of Ca- From 20€/people + 10€/Two-seater saddle margue. All year long on booking closed on Thursday from Novembre to April L’ECURIE DES DUNES Family-run business for 45 years, we love to 1745 route de l’Espiguette - 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI share our passion with you. 06 83 07 84 34 - [email protected] www.ecuriedesdunes.com - L’Ecurie des Dunes

From 25€/horse + 10€/Two-seater saddle All year long on booking Horse rides with maximum of 8 people along Espiguette beach and the marshes and land.

CAMPING-CAR PARK - FISHING POND RED FISH SPORTIVE FISHING LES POISSONS D’ARGENT Port Camargue 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI D 62 - 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 07 85 39 85 45 - 06 10 56 22 69 06 77 92 36 60 [email protected] [email protected] www.red-fish.fr www.les-poissons-dargent.com red fish - bateau_red_fish 11€/24h (emptying, water, fishing package From 80€/adult included) 15€/24h (electricity, emptying, water, Open from April 1st to half-novembre fishing package included) Booking required. 01/03 - 05/11 and 01/04 - 15/10 for the New boat specially for competitive fishing restaurant. Motor home area with fishing pond and right out in the “Golfe du Lion” unusual restaurant at in the nature

CATAMARAN PICARDIE II MAXI CATAMARAN LE PROVIDENCE 5 quai Colbert - Rive Gauche Quai Colbert - Rive Gauche 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI 06 62 37 87 03 06 08 00 69 37 [email protected] [email protected] www.catamaran-picardie.com www.leprovidence.fr catamaran.picardie Catamaran Le Providence - le_providence

From 8€/adult - 5€/ under 10 From 8€/adult - 5€/ under 10 From April to All Saints holidays on booking From April 1st to novembre on booking Feet-in-the-water beach evening with an All our services are luxury, our aim is comfort aperitif, watching the sunset, fireworks evening, and quality of service. meal, DJ

L’EVASION EN MER Avenue de Centurion (devant la Capitainerie) 30240 PORT-CAMARGUE 07 54 32 25 64 [email protected] www.evasionenmer.fr - L’évasion en mer

From 25€/adult - 20€/ under 10 All year long on booking This is unique in the Mediterranean. Just like it was your boat, thanks to our all-inclusive trips.

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AQUA PARADISE PARC BASE NAUTIQUE KAYAK VERT CAMARGUE Water and terrestrial activities centre On the bank of the Petit Rhône River

Domaine du Petit Chaumont Mas de Sylvéréal 30600 SYLVEREAL 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 73 57 17 - 06 09 56 06 47 06 84 75 76 25 - [email protected] [email protected] www.aqua-paradise-parc.com www.kayakvert-camargue.fr Aqua Paradise Parc Kayak Vert Camargue - kayak Vert Camargue From 8€/person From 10 / 12€/person. (kayak, bike, pedalo, 01/05 - 30/09. Every day paddle). 20/03 - 11/11 on booking

CAMARGUE LOISIRS WINDSURF PARK LE PONANT Multi-activities leisure centre Nautic base on the « étang du Ponant » Mas du Petit Chaumont - Route de la Grande-Motte D62 - Face Petit Chaumont - 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 06 07 54 37 80 06 21 06 11 50 [email protected] [email protected] www.windsurf-park.com www.camargue-loisir.net WindsurfPark Camargue Loisirs From 60€/adult (quad), 15€/ 6 - 12 years old From 10€/person. (kayak, paddle, windsurf) 15/03 - 15/10 on booking 01/04 - 01/11 on booking

INDIANA RIVER Leisure and adventure base along « Le Vidourle ». Les berges du Vidourle 30220 ST LAURENT D’AIGOUZE - 06 60 95 16 65 [email protected] - www.indiana-river.fr Indiana river parc - indianariverparc From 10€ April to September. 36

LES TRAINS DU COLORADO Large-scale model train network

11 rue de la république 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 51 61 13 - [email protected] www.lestrainsducolorado.com les trains du Colorado 5€/adult, 2€/child, 12€ (1 couple + 3 children) Open February to November (Feb. Holidays and All Saints holidays from 2pm to 6pm, Easter Holidays 11am - 8pm, July and August 10am - 8pm).

SEAQUARIUM MINI FARM AND GAMES « HAPPY FARM » Avenue du Palais de la Mer FROM 1 TO 14 YEARS OLD Direction Port Camargue 7€/child - 5€/adult - free under 3 years old. 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI 04 66 51 57 57 - [email protected] HS : Every day 10.30am - 6pm. LS : School holi- www.seaquarium.fr days, Wedn., Sat., Sunday & bank holidayx. seaquarium 999 chemin du Grand Corbière 15€/adult, 11€/ 5 - 15 years, 13,50€/ reduce 30220 AIGUES-MORTES - 06 36 48 03 48 (school, disabled people) [email protected] Open all year long. happy farm aigues mortes Closed on Dec. 25th and 3 weeks in January.

PARC DE LOISIRS « LES P’TITS BOUTS » DE 1 A 12 ANS 6€/ 1 - 3 years - 10,50€/ 4 - 12 years old Open end of March to half-Novembre. From Tuesday to Sunday in July and August 10.30am - 7pm. School holidays (C zone), every day 10.30am - 6pm. Outside bank holidays : Wedn., Sat., Sunday : 10.30am - 6pm.

488 rue du Vidourle - 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 06 40 05 13 80 - www.lesptitsbouts.site [email protected] Parc les p’tits bouts

ENJOY A ZEN PAUSE

More than 2000 species of plants cultivated in a « Feng Shui » spirit. Self-guided or guided tours. Workshop - elixir tasting...

4,50€/adult - Free under 14. All year long. Consult us for bank Holidays.

LES SENS DES 5 CONTINENTS 34590 MARSILLARGUES 04 67 71 96 09 - 06 38 04 53 67 [email protected] www.lessensdes5continents.fr

PAMPER YOURSELF AT THE SPA

A special place for relaxation and well-being right in the heart of the medieval city. Hammam, spa, massage, hairdressing and hair removal. All year long from Tuesday to Saturday 9am -7pm.

SPA BOUCLE D’OR 18 rue Alsace Lorraine 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 53 67 93 [email protected] - www.spa-boucledor.fr Boucledor

What are they saying ? Amuse yourself by matching these expressions to their meaning !

A - Get dirty

B - A person who often goes for walks

C - Grinning

D - It sticks !

E - Give me a hug !

F - Lick an ice-cream

G - Somebody who’s always complaining

H - It’s boring !

You have more than 4 correct answers. Well done! You've really picked up the "local attitude". Under 4 correct answers. Spend a few more days with us!

Help the herdman find his bull...

2 : herdman Answer - B - 8 ; E - 7 ; G - 6 ; A - 5 ; F - 4 ; C - 3 ; D - 2 ; H - 1 : Answers 39

n little train, in a 4x4 or simply over a glass, the O wine « Sable de Camargue » will soon give away its secrets !

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Enjoy a 4-x-4 safari through countryside rich in vines. Meet the wine mak- ers who work from their heart, share their secrets and taste the fruits of their harvest. Pass between the sand, the Garrigue and the slopes and see privileged places that will give you an unforgettable experience. Suitable for both novices and connoisseurs. All year long on booking. From 45€/adult. VIGNOVINS - 07 68 17 66 56 - 06 13 60 05 14 [email protected] - http://www.vignovins.com

CAVEAU DU CHENE DOMAINE TERRES DE SABLE Route des Saintes Maries de la mer - D58 Lieu-dit Corbière - 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 30600 MONTCALM 04 66 53 76 00 - [email protected] 04 66 73 51 67 - 04 66 73 52 85 Terres de Sable [email protected] domaine_terres_de_sable domaine du petit pin All year long Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm. 01/02 - 31/12 every day. Open on Saturday 10.30am - 1pm in HS.

CAVEAU LES REMPARTS DOMAINE ROYAL DE JARRAS Route du Grau du Roi - 30220 AIGUES-MORTES Route du Grau du Roi 04 66 53 80 55 30220 AIGUES-MORTES All year long from Monday to Saturday. 04 66 51 17 00 - [email protected] Open Sunday in HS. www.domainedejarras.com All year long from April to Septembre 7/7 10am - 6pm. From Oct. to March on friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm. Visit with little CAVEAU LES SABLONS train : 10€/adult, 6€/child, free under 12. Maison du Terroir des Sables Route d’Arles - 30220 AIGUES-MORTES LA MAISON MEDITERRANEENNE DES VINS 04 66 53 75 20 3430 route de l’Espiguette [email protected] 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI - 04 66 53 51 16 www.caveaulessablons.fr [email protected] Dune Sablons www.maisondesvins-lespiguette.com All year long from Monday to Saturday. maisonmediterraneennedesvins maisondesvins.espiguette DOMAINE DE MONTCALM All year long excepted from Jan. 1st to 197 rue du château 30600 MONTCALM 15th. May 1st and Dec. 25th. 04 66 73 51 52 - www.domainedemontcalm.com [email protected] Domaine de Montcalm All year long. Closed jan. 1st and Dec. 25th.

DOMAINE DU PETIT CHAUMONT Domaine du Petit Chaumont Rond-point D62 - 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 53 60 63 - [email protected] www.petitchaumont.com domainedupetitchaumont 04/01 - 24/12. Closed on Sunday and bank holidays.

Head for the shaded aisles of the market on Wednesday and Sunday mornings - the perfect place to try local products from Camargue.

From the moment you arrive, you will be caught up in the aromas and bright colours : bull meats, Aigues-Mortes fougasse, fresh fruit and vegetables...

… The market is the chance to buy something, to fill up your basket and prepare a hearty meal, and to take away gourmand or decora- tive gifts.

The market is also a place for encounters, where you can talk to locals who are proud of showing you their town and their region.

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We have selected a range of local specialities for you to taste or to offer.

Intra-muros - 80m Air conditionning Entertainment CC Wi - Fi Seminar Terrace From the Tourist board

Free Parkingsite Courtyard No pet Vouchers Ticket Restaurant

Intra-muros - 80m Intra-muros - 150m

All year long. Closed on Tuesday and Wednes- All year long. Closed on Wedn. and Thurs. in LS day and on Sunday evening in winter. and on Saturday and Sunday in July and August. 28 places ins. - 30 places out. 42 places ins.

The place to be for gourmets and gour- Traditional cuisine miwed with exotic fla- mands, a combination of bistro and gas- vours, everything us cooked by the Chef. tro atmospheres. 100% fresh and homemade ! 28 rue A. Lorraine - 30220 AM 9 rue A. Lorraine - 30220 AM 04 34 28 04 84 04 66 53 62 67 - 06 24 65 05 95 [email protected] [email protected] L’atelier de Nicolas

Aromatik restaurant latelierdenicolas

Menu Bistronomique Menu 14€ - 36€ Gourmand 24€ - 38€ Local cuisine Formula lunch 22€ Formula lunch 26€ products Menu for child 11€ Menu for child 12,90€

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Intra-muros - 300m Intra-muros - 55m

All year long but on Sunday evening and Mon- 01/02 to 30/11. Closed on Thursday excepted day. from April to September. 40 places ins. - 80 places out. 110 places ins. - 100 places out.

Head chef « meilleur apprenti du Gard », Medieval setting, typical cuisine of the fresh products, traditional Mediterranean region, local products. cuisine, changing every season.

Place de la Viguerie 8 place Saint Louis - 30220 AM 2 rue Baudin - 30220 AM 04 66 53 60 77 04 66 35 25 98 [email protected] [email protected]

Gourmand Menu 19,50€ - 29,50€ Local Menu 12,90€ - 32,50€ Local cuisine Lunch 17,50€ - 29,50€ Child 8,90€ products Child 12€

Intra-muros - 60m Intra-muros - 150m

All year long but from 02/11 to 20/12. All year long. Closed on Monday and Tuesday in Closed on Monday. LS and Monday and Thuesday at lunch from 25 places ins. - 10 places out. 14/07 to 31/08. 24 places ins. - 16 places out.

In warm setting, specialties of northern Bistronomic cuisine using the finest fresh India. Special menus, take-away and ca- ingredients. Wines, local beers, rhum and tering. disgestives tasting. Booking recommended.

5 bis rue Émile Jamais - 30220 AM 1 rue du 4 septembre - 30220 AM 04 66 80 95 15 04 66 71 44 95 [email protected] [email protected]

Menu Menu Indian 19,90 - 23,90€ Bistronomique 26€ food Lunch 11,90€ cuisine Child 11€

Child 8,90€

Extra-muros - 700m

01/02 to 31/10 (but on Saturday lunch from 01/06 to 31/09). Closed on Mon. Tues. and Sa- turday lunch in LS. 50 places ins. - 180 places out.

Cosy place, a cuisine which mixes Mediter- ranean and local products with Asiatic flavours blended in. Along the canal. 253 avenue du Pont de Provence - 30220 AM 04 34 28 42 80 [email protected]

Boem - boem_restaurant

Menu Mediterranean 24€ - 39€ Asia Fusion Lunch 24€

Child 12€

Intra-muros - 65m Intra-muros - 60m

All year long. Closed from 12/11 to 15/12. 01/02 to 04/11. Closed on Monday. 60 places ins. - 95 places out. 50 places ins. - 80 places out.

Home-made cuisine and pizza. Brasserie, Fish and shellfish, losbter as well as fresh ice-cream, tearoom and pancake bar in the meat delivered daily. Shellfish platters take afternoon. Non-stop service 13/07 - 30/08. -away. 11 place Saint Louis - 30220 AM 12 place Saint Louis - 30220 AM 04 66 53 71 71 04 66 53 62 37 [email protected] [email protected] www.cafeducommerce-aiguesmortes.com

brasserie Itrulli

Italian & Menu 17,90€ Local Menu 16,70€ - 28€ Local food cuisine Lunch 17,90€ Lunch 12€ Seefood Child 8,90€ Child 9,30€

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Intra-muros - 250m Intra-muros - 55m

All year long. 10/02 to 30/11. 50 places ins. - 80 places out. 30 places ins. - 70 places out.

A typical Camargue restaurant... Shady Bull meat specialties « à la plancha terrace in one of the prettiest streets in » (churasco...). Local and mediterranean Aigues-Mortes. Two rooms and a pretty little patio. Coming to this emblematic cuisine (paëlla, tapas, zarzuela…) place is a great escape. 19 rue de la République - 30220 AM Place Saint Louis - 30220 AM 04 66 53 86 88 04 66 53 68 75 [email protected] [email protected] www.lacamargueaiguesmortes.fr

Local Menu 15€ - 35€ Spanish & Menu 14,90€ - 25€ specialties Local cusisine Child 12€ Lunch 14,90€

Child 8,90€

Intra-muros - 110m Intra-muros - 60m

All year long but from 15 to 30/01. All year long from Thursday to Monday. 40 places ins. - 60 places out. 20 places ins. - 30 places out.

Specialties of grilled bull meat « gardiane Shellfish, oysters and grilled wild fish. A de toro », grilled meat over wood fire, friendly and typical Bistrot of Camargue. braised shoulder of lamb.

19 rue Jean Jaurès - 30220 AM 10 rue Alsace Lorraine - 30220 AM 04 66 53 91 83 04 66 93 23 82 - 06 13 08 01 40 [email protected] [email protected]

http://chez-coco.com Papy Moïse Aigues-Mortes

papymoise

Local Menu 14€ - 18€ Menu 22€ - 35€ cuisine Shellfish + carte Formula lunch 22€

Intra-muros - 60m Intra-muros - 170m

27/02 to 06/01/21. 50 places ins. - 110 places out. All year long. 100 places ins. - 80 places out. Local specialties, paëlla, fish « à la plancha Old house, warm atmosphere, tasty cui- », shellfish. sine, traditional and original decor, patio, glazed wine cellar under feet.

10 place Saint Louis - 30220 AM 6 rue du 4 septembre - 30220 AM 04 66 53 86 68 04 66 53 52 76 [email protected] [email protected] www.restaurant-citadelle.fr www.restoleditvin.com

Local Menu 16,80€ - 32,90€ Gourmand Menu 38€ + carte cuisine Local Lunch 16,80€ Lunch 11€, 15€, 19€ cuisine Child 9,50€ Child 12€

Intra-muros - 30m Intra-muros - 35m

15/02 to 11/11. Closed on Friday en LS and only 14/02 to 05/01/21. Closed on Monday and at lunch in LS. Tuesday in Winter. 30 places ins. - 70 places out. 80 places ins. - 80 places out.

French bull meat AOP, fish, shellfish, Dishes with flavours of South. Fish and moules-frites, paëlla, hamburgers, cre- bull specialties, shellfish, wines of Lan- perie, ice-cream. guedoc.

6 place Saint Louis - 30220 AM 7 place Saint Louis - 30220 AM 04 66 53 70 41 04 66 53 83 24 - 06 22 76 14 06 [email protected] [email protected]

Local Menu 14,90€ - 21,80€ Local Menu 20€ - 25€ cuisine cuisine Lunch 14,90€ Child 10€

Child 9,90€

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Intra-muros - 20m Extra-muros - 900m

01/03 to 15/11. Closed on Thur. from March to All year long from Monday to Saturday 8.30am - June and Oct. to Nov. 50 places int. - 25 places 7pm. 75 places ins. - 25 places out. out. Chic bar-style cuisine using fresh products Local and Mediterranean products, tasty in our kitchen which opens into the room. and refined cuisine, vegetarian and gluten We have coffee breaks, snacks, light meals -free dishes. Cooking worshops. and dinners on offer all day. 2/4 rue A. Lorraine - 30220 AM 04 66 53 79 69 1121 route de Nîmes - 30220 AM [email protected] 04 66 95 01 39 www.oustau.info http://laposebistrot.fr l’Oustau Camarguais [email protected] - la PÔSE bistrot

Local Menu 28,50€ - 39,50€ Local Menu 12,90€ - 18€ cuisine cuisine Lunch 18,50€ Lunch 18€

Child 12,50€ Child 8,90€

Intra-muros - 130m Intra-muros - 300m

All year long. All year long. Closed on Wednesday and Thurs- 40 places ins. - 40 places out. day lunch. 60 places ins. - 40 places out.

Traditional restaurant with wood-fire In a 15th century local nobility house, a grilled specialities. Air-conditional restau- unique authentic and refined cuisine. Boo- rant with a pretty patio. Warm and wel- king is recommended. coming restaurant with stones conspicu- ous.

12 rue Marceau - 30220 AM 35 bd Gambetta- 30220 AM 04 66 53 69 11 04 66 73 90 48 [email protected] [email protected] La Table de Paco www.villamazarin.com

Local Menu 23€ - 37€ Gourmand Menu ~50€ Cuisine Local Child 11€ Child 18€ Grill products

Open all year long on booking.

Original auberge, available for private hire, surrounded by a private network of guest houses and B&Bs. Groups of 10-40 can be accommodated at tables and/or in rooms (maximum 60 people). Lots of really different shows: Camargue evenings, evenings of tall tales, theatre pieces, snacks for children and adults, painting school, cooking, yoga and photographic workshops and trips. These are not to be missed!

45 rue du 19 mars 1962 - 30220 ST LAURENT D’AIGOUZE 06 83 91 42 41 - [email protected] - www.latablearallonge.com

Open all year long on booking.

Come and discover the warm atmosphere of the Far South, so typical in Camargue. Gypsy and flamenco celebrations, combining typical food, equestrian displays, freedom, acrobatics, etc.

Les Sables - 1745 route de l’Espiguette - 30240 LE GRAU DU ROI Menu and show : 64€/adult - 29€/child 06 23 19 53 57 - 04 66 80 40 42 Show : 19€ to 29€/adult [email protected] - www.cabarets-equestres.fr Show : 15€ to 19€/child

To encourage the population to AGENCE MARTIN IMMOBILIER settle in the city, every house 30 Bd Gambetta - 30220 AIGUES-MORTES had the same dimensions: 2 04 66 53 88 88 “cannes” on the street and 2 [email protected] www.immo-camargue.com “cannes” deep (1 canne is about All year long. 4,30 metres). Traces of this system can still be seen as you walk AGENCE MISTRAL IMMOBILIER through the town centre streets.

1 avenue Frédéric Mistral 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 53 41 84 [email protected] www.mistral-immo.com

Mistral Immobilier All year long.

ALOES IMMOBILIER 2AB - EXPERT COMPTABLE 1 boulevard Diderot 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 21 rue Pauline Rolland 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 77 01 91 [email protected] 04 66 84 99 55 www.aloesimmobilier.com [email protected] - www.2ab-ec.com aloesaiguesmortes All year long but in August.

aloesimmobilieraiguesmortes

All year long. AXIOME - EXPERT COMPTABLE

10 rue des artisans 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 53 89 00 - [email protected] www.axiomeassocies.fr All year long from Monday to Friday : 8.30am - 12.00 / 1.30pm - 5.30pm.

SCP H. AVEZOU B. BASTIDE A. AVEZOU NOTAIRES

28 rue A. Paré - Centre médical Les Boudres 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 53 43 25 - [email protected] All year long.

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CARROSSERIE NENCIONI GERARD LA BOUTIQUE DU MOBILE

Route du Grau du Roi 30220 AIGUES-MORTES C.C. Intermarché - Galerie Marchande 04 66 53 73 24 1121 Route de Nîmes 30220 AIGUES-MORTES [email protected] 04 48 68 85 50 Carrosserie Nencioni Gérard [email protected] - www.lbdm30.fr All year long : 8am - 12.00 / 2pm - 6pm. Closed on All year long from Monday to Saturday : 9am - 7pm. week-end and bank holidays.

PRESSING LAVERIE BLEU CAMARGUE

6 rue du vieux bourgidou 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 06 17 35 06 18 - 04 66 88 81 31 [email protected] All year long. Closed on Monday morning, Saturday ALOHA INSTITUT DE BEAUTÉ afternoon (dry cleaning) and Sunday (laundromat). 1064 route de Nîmes 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 06 07 17 04 61 - http://institutaloha.fr SUPER U [email protected] - Elisabeth Aloha All year long. Monday 2.30pm - 6pm, Tuesday and 940 route de Nîmes 30220 AIGUES-MORTES Friday 9am - 6pm, Wedn. 8am - 1pm, Thu. 8.30am - 04 66 35 70 30 6pm, Saturday 9am - 12.00. All year long from Monday to Saturday : 8.30am - 8pm and Sunday morning. C’FITNESS

TABAC SAINT LOUIS ZA Terre de Camargue - 524 rue des Marchands 30220 AIGUES-MORTES - 06 21 69 62 27 14 place Saint Louis 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 93 68 01 - camillecfitness Aigues Mortes 04 66 53 63 29 C’fitness Aigues-Mortes [email protected] [email protected] - www.cfitness.fr All year long : 6.30am - 7pm. In Summer 10pm. All year long from Monday to Friday 9am - 9pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm.

SPORT EXPERT

567 route de Nîmes 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 51 67 34 [email protected] Sport Expert Aigues-Mortes All year long from Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 12.00 / 2pm - 7pm.

CREATION CUIR FLÈCHE

1 bis rue Théaulon 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 06 22 60 77 25 [email protected] Atelier Cuir Flêche All year long. Closed on Sunday, Monday morning BALAMATA PARFUM D’INTERIEUR and Thursday afternoon. 18 bis rue Pasteur 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 07 82 81 48 38 - 09 86 32 64 38 MON MONDE AILLEURS [email protected] - www.balamata.fr 13 rue Amiral Courbet 30220 AIGUES-MORTES BalamataFrance - Balamata_Parfums 07 69 54 46 01 All year long. [email protected] Atelier mon monde ailleurs BOUTIQUE ANGELINE ateliermonmondeailleurs All year long. 12 rue Alsace Lorraine 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 06 61 96 49 56 - 04 34 28 44 12 LES ARTISANS DE SAMAËL [email protected] http://lithotherapie-angeline.com 17 rue Victor Hugo 30220 AIGUES-MORTES All year long : 10am - 12.30 / 2pm - 7pm. 06 34 17 33 92 [email protected] Les Artisans de Samael-Boutique Santons Open from February to December. LES INDIENNES DE NÎMES

5 rue la république 30220 AIGUES-MORTES SOUVENIRS ART DECO FER 04 66 88 54 34 rue du 4 septembre 30220 AIGUES-MORTES [email protected] 06 58 10 29 84 www.indiennesdenimes.fr [email protected] - www.cadeaudeco.fr lesindiennesdenimes - lesindiennesdenimes cadeauxdecos All year long excepted from 10/01 to 15/02. 01/04 - 31/10.

TISSUS PROVENÇAUX

3 rue Émile Zola 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 77 03 56 tissus.provenç[email protected] LIBRAIRIE CATYGOR www.tissusprovencaux.fr 43 rue de la République 30220 AIGUES-MORTES Tissus Provençaux Les Remparts Open from 15/02 to 30/09 and school holidays of 04 66 53 61 05 - 06 68 24 39 58 November and Christmas. [email protected] - Catygor All year long but on January 1st.

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BOUCHERIE THIERRY CURE

7 avenue de la liberté 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 53 84 54 All year long : 7.30am - 12.30 / 4pm - 7.30pm. Closed on Wednesday afternoon and Sunday.

BOUCHERIE-TRAITEUR EL TORO

5 rue Pasteur BOUTIQUE AUTREFOIS 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 53 70 23 - [email protected] 29 Grand Rue Jean Jaurès 30220 AIGUES-MORTES Boucherie Traiteur El Toro 09 67 45 40 84 08/02 - 31/12. Closed on December 25th. [email protected] - www.autrefois-terroir.fr fabriqueautrefois All year long : 9am - 7pm (10pm en HS).

L’EPICERIE DE MAMAN

11 boulevard Gambetta 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 09 86 17 27 32 COULEURS DE CAMARGUE [email protected] D62 - Chemin des Corbières (Face Z.A Terre de www.lepiceriedemaman.com Camargue) - 30220 AIGUES-MORTES Open every day in HS. Closed Monday and Tuesday 06 83 58 76 24 - [email protected] in LS. couleursdecamargue 30/06 - 30/09.

LA VIE CLAIRE

10 rue des artisans - ZA Terre de Camargue AMIGOS PIZZA 30220 AIGUES-MORTES 04 66 77 64 57 460 rue des marchands 30220 AIGUES-MORTES [email protected] 04 66 51 32 74 - www.amigos-pizzeria-restaurant.fr La Vie Claire Aigues Mortes All year long : 11.30am - 2pm / 6pm - 10pm. Sunday : 6pm - 10pm. Open from Monday to Saturday : 9am - 7pm.

- AMBULANCE SARL AMBULANCE DU SOLEIL M19 - PHISIOTHERAPIST 8 rue Vieux Bourgidou - 04 66 53 63 66 ARMAN/DEFRANCE/SIMON I10 - ANGIOLOGIST/PHLEBOLOGIST I10 77 rue Jacques Coeur - 04 66 53 78 82 WASELYNK/ZAPPULA DESEVEDAVY/MATHIEU I10 77 rue Jacques Coeur - 04 66 71 61 75 77 rue Jacques Cœur - 04 66 53 74 01 AUDREL L15 M14 - HEARING-AID-SPECIALIST AUDIONET 32bis rue Faubourg 12 Avril - 04 66 93 29 47 15 boulevard Diderot - 04 66 73 59 76 DIOT M20

- DENTIST 1 rue du Colonel Fabien - 04 66 53 79 23 LAFFONT N19 COSTE N12 8 rue du Lotissement du stade - 04 66 35 50 81 4 rue Sadi Carnot - 04 66 53 67 69 PERRETTE/PERRETTE-LAFFONT N14 SABATER, VEYRAC & KATIE F10 16 rue République - 04 66 53 71 68 71 rue des Artisans - 04 66 71 56 83 09 75 48 07 82 - DIETETICIAN DESTRAIN-LAMAZERE K10 GISCLARD/SACQUEPEE M13 37 rue A. de Nesmes Desmarets - 06 20 14 25 55 44 avenue Frédéric Mistral - 04 66 51 68 61

- HYPNOTHERAPIST - LABORATORY LABOSUD M13 PERSICO D18 15 avenue Frédéric Mistral - 04 66 53 80 40

676 chemin de Trouchaud - 06 32 82 53 88 - RETIREMENT HOME I10 ROUYER-FRETTE I10 RESIDENCE COTE CANAL - 116 rue Jacques Cœur 36 avenue de la Montjoye - 06 62 10 05 72 04 66 80 06 06 - [email protected] - NURSE REFLEXOLOGIST ST MARTIN 303 chemin du Bosquet - 06 22 91 91 28 - MEDICAL MATERIAL M17 A2M SANTÉ - NURSE 22 avenue Frédéric Mistral ALMANSA 04 66 53 38 32 04 66 53 94 05 ANTHERIEU/AMIEL-GUIOT/PINCHON/DESANNAUX - DOCTOR 04 66 53 87 78 - 06 07 67 72 25 BRONNERT/SAEZ Dr. ARMAN I10 04 66 53 19 22 77 rue Jacques Coeur - 04 66 53 61 83 BROSSELIN Dr. MEKHAZNI/STREIFF I10 06 63 23 71 65 - 09 66 86 79 52 77 rue Jacques Coeur - 04 66 53 80 68 L15 CASTILLON Dr. PINAR/CARLES 06 33 83 90 41 38 rue du Fg du 12 avril - 04 66 53 83 69 CAUSSE Dr. VAILHÉ/BELLEC M13 06 50 16 37 70 50 av. F Mistral - 04 66 80 90 10 - 06 69 48 27 12 DORON/FERREIRA-MOUTA 04 66 53 79 06 - 04 66 53 79 06 - TRADITIONNAL CHINESE MEDECINE E13 DAMOUR/FONTAINE/DE LA VEGA/VALETTE/ GUYLAINE OLIER MALCURAT 431 rue des Marchands - ZA Terre de Camargue 06 29 16 81 24 07 70 13 92 31 - 06 14 52 69 86 - 06 37 32 23 55 06 47 84 52 18 - 06 50 25 36 41 RICHARD 06 03 52 55 56

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- OPTICIAN - PODIATRIST MANEO OPTICIENS TABUSSE N14 6 av. Mistral - 04 66 53 43 81 M13 19 rue A. Lorraine - 04 66 53 88 81 787 route de Nîmes - 04 66 53 19 50 J15 WEIGAND I10 MON OPTICIEN O13 75 rue J. Cœur - 04 66 51 68 62 10 rue E. Jamais - 04 66 53 74 32 OPTIQUE PHARMACIE CATHALA M14 - PSYCHOLOGIST / PSYCHOANALYST 2 Bd Diderot - 04 66 53 68 00 BUSSIERES K12 La Malamousque Dorée, Appt 10 - 22 rue du Vistre - ORTHODONTIST E11 06 17 92 18 33 DUBERNARD - TRICART CASTELLI-BEHENG I10 431 rue des Marchands - 04 66 35 20 84 77 rue J. Cœur - 06 17 71 50 97 VIGNE L22 - SPEECH THERAPIST L15 28 avenue Général Leclerc - 06 26 30 65 88 HAIME-GROUL/SEGONNE / VEZOLLE 8 rue du Fg du 12 Avril - PSYCHOTHERAPIST P20 06 61 13 80 25 - 06 07 44 35 80 - 04 66 93 77 31 KRAMB 2005 chemin Haut de Peccais - 07 50 26 16 13 - OSTEOPATH FAURE E11 - REFLEXOLOGIST / MASSAGE O25 431 rue des Marchands - 06 26 60 76 55 PEYROT CHATEL-COMBY I10 23 bd Gambetta- 06 74 10 13 89

77 rue Jacques Cœur - 04 66 51 76 48 - MIDWIFE GOFFINET M13 PROST I10 44 av. F. Mistral - 04 66 51 68 61 77 rue J. Cœur - 07 60 57 31 48 - PHARMACY ARRAGON Q18 CATHALA M14 Mas de Bérénice - 30 chemin Bas de Peccais - 2 bd Diderot - 04 66 53 68 00 06 15 02 47 33

DES SABLES M20 - VETERINARY 91 ch. du Mas d’Avon - 04 66 53 83 09 FERMAUD F10 M15 DU SOLEIL 15 rue des Artisans - ZA Terre de Camargue - 15 av. de la Liberté - 04 66 53 61 30 04 66 35 20 97

NOROY-SEGUIN M16 12 bis rue A. Daudet - 04 66 53 88 00

AIRPORT OF MONTPELLIER AIGUES-MORTES TRAIN STATION (25 km - 20 min) - Flight time from Paris : 1.20 hour TER Nîmes > Le-Grau-du-Roi 04 67 20 85 00 - www.montpellier-aeroport.fr Route de Nîmes AIRPORT OF NÎMES-ALÈS-CAMARGUE-CÉVENNES 30220 AIGUES-MORTES (41 km - 40 min) - Flight time from Bruxelles : 1.45 hour www.sncf.com - 36 35 04 66 70 49 49 - www.aeroport-nimes.fr The station is just 10 minutes Think about reserving your taxi to get to our city ! walking from the historic centre.

TAXI CROIX DE CAMARGUE 06 20 87 87 27 [email protected] LIGNE 132 NÎMES >LE-GRAU-DU TAXI DU SOLEIL -ROI > LA-GRANDE-MOTTE. 06 16 48 83 68 1,50€ the ticket. [email protected] 0810 33 42 73 - lio.laregion.fr

LIGNE 606 MONTPELLIER > SAINT LOUIS TAXI AIGUES-MORTES. 06 20 96 44 16 1,60€ the ticket. [email protected] 04 34 888 999 www.herault-transport.fr CAMARGUE VTC PREMIUM 07 68 30 75 33 [email protected] http://camargue-vtc-premium.com

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Nîmes Arles

Montpellier

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More than 1000 places. Parking is regulated.

P1 - Avenue de la Tour de Constance P4 - Boulevard Diderot P2 - P3 - P4 - Boulevard Diderot P5 - Rempart sud Private parking site « Les poissons (Free from 05/10/19 to 07/02/20) d’argent » (3,5 km - see page 34) P6 - P7 - Avenue Frédéric Mistral P8 - Rue Jeanne Demessieux Vineyard « Caveau du chêne » (Free all year long) (12km - see page 43) P9 - Chemin de Trente Ans Vineyard « Domaine de Montcalm » (13 km - see page 43) Find all information and rates on « Parc floral les sens des 5 continents » www.ot-aiguesmortes.com (15km - see page 38)

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B.N.P PARIBAS 31 boulevard Gambetta 1 boulevard Diderot 04 66 53 68 16 04 66 51 14 49 LOCAL POLICE

50 boulevard Gambetta Dial to call France from CREDIT AGRICOLE 04 66 53 69 73 - 06 22 49 94 62 on international number DU LANGUEDOC 6 rue Amiral Courbet / LOCAL POLICE Faubourg du 12 avril 1 boulevard Gambetta 04 66 53 06 09 04 66 80 63 41

CAISSE EPARGNE PORT 14 Place Saint Louis CAPITAINERIE 04 30 67 58 20 27 quai des croisades 04 66 73 91 35 - 06 19 96 21 23 portplaisance.aiguesmortes SOCIÉTÉ MARSEILLAISE @terredecamargue.fr DE CREDIT 7 boulevard Gambetta TRESORERIE GENERALE 04 66 53 74 44 24 rue Nicolas Lasserre 04 66 53 62 46 BANQUE POPULAIRE DU SUD 1121 route de Nîmes 04 66 01 45 45

COMMUNAUTÉ DE COMMUNES 26 quai des Croisades 04 66 73 91 20 www.terredecamargue.fr

GENDARMERIE 27 chemin d’Esparron 04 66 53 67 13

CITY HALL Place Saint Louis 04 66 73 90 90 In order to improve the [email protected] satisfaction of our visitors, www.ville-aigues-mortes.fr we are leading a Quality policy in our medieval town. Should you have any com- POST OFFICE ments or suggestions, please let us know ! Place de la Viguerie TM QUALITE TOURIME 3631 (0,15€/min)

EVERY DAY BUT DEC. 25th and JAN. 01st 01/04 - 30/06 : 10am - 5pm WE and bank holidays : 10am - 12.30 / 1pm - 5pm 01/07 - 31/08 : 10am - 6pm 01/09 - 31/10 : 10am - 5pm WE and bank holidays : 10am - 12.30 / 1pm - 5pm 01/11 - 31/03 : 10am - 4pm WE and b. h. : 10am - 12.30 / 1pm - 4pm - Closed on Sunday outside school holidays

’ Place Saint Louis - BP 23 30220 AIGUES-MORTES GPS : N 43° 33’ 59.8’’ / E 4° 11’ 25.5’’ T./ +33(0)4 66 53 73 00 [email protected] www.ot-aiguesmortes.com