Nature outings in the Camargue for the whole family

The via Rhôna, a cycling route between the canal and age-old saltworks 

Strap on a comfortable pair of shoes, pack water, a snack for the whole family, your camera and off you go to reach the Mediterranean Sea, just 6km from here, via a dedicated greenway used by hikers, cyclists and local traffic (over a section of 3 km). It's a breath-taking route!

As you leave the ramparts, turn left, cross the bridge and face the majestic, unchanging Tour de Constance. Turn left and follow the canal in complete safety down a pedestrian walkway. Leaving the pleasure crafts moored behind in the harbour, trek between salt mounds and ponds, where the vital canal waters bring a bit of freshness. Pink flamingo colonies welcome you across the pond to your right, at the heart of their natural habitat, as you arrive in Grau du Roi. Cross over to the left bank and let yourself be lured to the fishing port, where the trawlers return to unload the day's catch every weekday around 5pm.

OUR TIP:

This route is suitable for bigger children or keen little walkers. For a hassle-free return, check out the train or bus schedules.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

• Distance : 6 km (12 km there and back)
• Cycling, walking tour

La Marette, a family nature walk
to discover emblematic Camargue landscapes

Ideal for a family outing, the Maison Grand Site de France, situated over the protected landscape of La Marette, opens its doors from February to September and reveals all there is to know about the history of our region.
Park in La Marette's shaded parking lot, or walk the 2 kms on the cycling/walking path, in the direction of Le Grau du Roi. Once there, a 1.6 km discovery trail, peppered with educational panels, will reveal the diversity of the land, the fauna and the flora. Don't forget your binoculars to observe birds in their natural habitat. Depending on the season, naturalist guides offer guided tours and nature workshops for big and small. A shaded picnic area can be found at the site entrance.

OUR TIP :

After you complete the walking trail, stop by the ecomuseum: coastal Camargue land formation, construction of Aigues-Mortes and Camargue traditions will no longer hold secret for you. Opening days and hours differ based on season, confirm when planning your visit. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

• Distance : 1,6 km
• Walking tour

Get high at Tour Carbonnière 

Soaring to new heights in Camargue? Yes, it's not out of the question! Visit the Tour Carbonnière to admire one of the most beautiful panoramas in the Camargue and discover a 360° view over the surrounding countryside. A perspective appreciated by young and old alike! Nestled in an exceptional natural setting, this 13th-century tower is the ideal starting point for a family outing. Climb the spiral staircase to the terrace and soar over the marshes and reed beds. Herons, flamingos, egrets, coypu...are never far away. This former outpost of the medieval city is accessible 24/7. 

OUR TIP:

Once you get back down, if weather and water levels permit, walk along the narrow pathways that run by the road and immerse yourselves in the rich and wild nature.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

• Distance : 290 m from the parking to the Tour Carbonnière (580 m there and back), 800 m from parking to end of the trail (1,6 km there and back)
• Walking tour

The boardwalk at south ramparts,
an excursion with little squirts

Do you long for some fresh air and a moment of relaxation with the family? A short walk down a wooden walkway at south ramparts might be just the place to find it. Exit the city center by the south wall and take the boardwalk, which is accesible with a stroller. At the top of the path pause at a railing, facing the salt marshes. It won't be long before you spot ducks begging for their share of dry bread, moorhens and coypu frolicking at your feet  Ahead, camelles (salt mounds) reflect the light which, on a clear day, illuminates the salt marsh's crimson ponds. Continue along the path, turn right and walk to the end of the boardwalk to the gates of the saltworks, cross the footbridge and take in the city of Aigues-Mortes nestled amidst the reeds.

OUR TIP:

If you'd like to extend your walk, back track to the East, along the water duct on your right and the ramparts on the left. This is a great spot for a family picnic. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

• Distance : 480 m (960 m there and back)
• Walking tour