The capital of the Camargue, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is located in the Bouches-du-Rhône (13460), 24 miles from Les Amandiers campsite, about a 45-minute drive. The village blends religious heritage, Gypsy traditions, and marsh landscapes, just steps from the beaches.
From the Les Amandiers campsite in the Camargue, it’s a trip to plan for a full day, ideally combined with a stroll through the surrounding natural areas.
Start with the Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer fortified church, whose massive architecture dates back to the 12th century. Go up to the panoramic terrace: the view offers a 360-degree perspective of the village, the sea, and the marshes.
Then take a stroll through the narrow streets, where you will come across the former Town Hall, which regularly hosts art and photography exhibitions. To discover traditional housing, look for the gardian huts, those lime-washed houses covered in thatch. They can be found on the edge of the marshes, less than a 10-minute drive from the center.
If your stay falls during the Saintes Pilgrimage, in May and October, plan to spend the day there. The processions are accompanied by Gypsy music, equestrian shows, and entertainment throughout the village.
The Camargue Regional Nature Park covers over 247,000 acres of marshes, reed beds, lagoons, and beaches. It is the territory of pink flamingos, white horses, and black bulls.
Les Amandiers campsite, in Gallargues-le-Montueux, allows you to explore the entire Camargue and the Gard coast. From the campsite, you are:
The campsite offers spacious and shaded pitches for tents, caravans, and motorhomes, as well as mobile homes for 2 to 4 people and family models for 5 to 6 people, with equipped kitchens, bathrooms, separate bedrooms, and terraces.
After a day of sightseeing, the pool area, playground, and seasonal entertainment await young and old alike. The reception team can also recommend itineraries: horseback riding in a manade, a cruise on the Petit Rhône, or a beach day at Le Grau-du-Roi.
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Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône (13460), in the heart of the Camargue delta, on the Mediterranean coast. The village is located 24 miles from Les Amandiers campsite in Gallargues-le-Montueux, about a 45-minute drive.
The must-sees are the 12th-century Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer fortified church and its panoramic terrace, the former Town Hall and its exhibitions, as well as the gardian huts on the edge of the marshes. The village is also a good starting point for exploring the Camargue Regional Nature Park.
The Saintes pilgrimage takes place twice a year, in May and October. It features processions, Gypsy music, and equestrian shows throughout the village. This is the busiest time of the year: plan to arrive early and park on the outskirts.
The Pont de Gau ornithological park, at the entrance to the village, is the most accessible site for observing pink flamingos. The Vaccarès Lagoon, 32 miles from the campsite, is another major migratory stop, best explored with binoculars over half a day.
Les Amandiers campsite, a 4-star campsite in Gallargues-le-Montueux, is located 45 minutes from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. It offers mobile homes for 2 to 6 people, unique accommodations, and pitches for tents and caravans, with a pool, restaurant, and entertainment. Its location allows you to combine the Camargue, beaches, and Roman cities.
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
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