Aigues-Mortes

Aigues-Mortes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownAigues-MortesLe Grau-du-Roi at 5.5 km
Insee code30003Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze at 7.4 km
Postcode30220La Grande-Motte at 8.6 km
Latitude43.5671720Saint-Nazaire-de-Pézan at 10.4 km
Longitude4.1925869Marsillargues at 11 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 3 metersCandillargues at 12.1 km
Surface57.78 km²Saint-Just at 12.3 km
Population8426 inhabitantsLe Cailar at 12.6 km
Density145 inhabitants/km²Lunel at 12.8 km
National labelAimargues at 13.2 km
Chief townNîmes (at 43 km, 42 min)Lansargues at 13.5 km
DepartmentGardLunel-Viel at 14.7 km
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

At the heart of the Camargue arises from the medieval Aigues-Mortes. Built according to the will of St. Louis, the tower of Constance remains one of the most majestic towers of the architecture of the Middle Ages. The walls surround a center of gastronomy Camarguaise. Culinary specialties: rust octopus, gardianne and bull meat, aioli, anchoïade, focaccia sugar, wine sands.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Tower and walls of Aigues-Mortes.
  • Guided tours of the chapels of the Penitents Aigues-Mortes shrines Penitents gray and white, Church of Our Lady of Sablon, Place Saint-Louis, Capuchin chapel, Society for History and Archaeology (museum).
  • Guided tour of the medieval city.
  • Discover the art galleries and crafts of the city.
  • Visit the tourist train and 4x4 Salins du Midi.
  • Discover the Camargue barge, horseback, 4x4 safaris, boat, on foot, bike, trailer, helicopter, etc..
  • Guided tour of ranches.
  • Visit of wine cellars and wine tasting Sands.
  • Sports (windsurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing ...), sea fishing, lake fishing, etc..
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Aigues-Mortes
Information pointsTourist Office of Aigues-Mortes
Natural sitesPond of Caitives,   Pond of the Commun,   Pond of the Ponent,   Pond of the Roi,   Pond of the Ville

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Weekly markets on Wednesday and Sunday mornings throughout the year.
  • Flea Market on Saturday morning (July and August).
  • Election of Miss'Aigues-Mortes in July.
  • Contemporary Dance Festival "Les Nuits de Sel" in July.
  • Radio France Music Festival in July.
  • Fiest'Aigues-Mortes August (Flamenco Festival).
  • Medieval Feasts of St. Louis in August.
  • Festival of French music in September.
  • Votive festival in October (bullfighting).
  • Book Fair in November.
  • "Aigues-Mortes at the Movies" in November (festival Free Screen Stars and effects, short and medium length films, special effects and 3D).
  • Christmas Market in December.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Discover the Camargue, visiting ranches, horseback riding.
  • Visit saline lunch, rice fields, vineyards ...
  • Barge trips, canoeing, swimming, fishing, acrobatic, quad, buggy, jet ski, paintball, helicopter.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Taste and buy wine & regional productsLocal flavoursFreeAigues-Mortes
4x4 safari in the Camargue marshesNature and the outdoorsFrom 18 € to 39 €Le Grau-du-Roi (5.7 km)
Kitesurfing lessons in the CamargueSports sensations80 €Le Grau-du-Roi (8 km)
Relax at the Spa des TempliersWellbeingFrom 32 € to 36 €Beauvoisin (15.5 km)
Pony and horse rides in the garrigueNature and the outdoors30 €Nages-et-Solorgues (24 km)

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PHOTOS
Aigues-Mortes the tower of Constance
 
Aigues-Mortes, the 13th century walled city
Aigues-Mortes the tower of Constance
 
Aigues-Mortes, port
Aigues-Mortes the South wall
 
Aigues-Mortes the Saline
Gate Gardette (© JE)
 
Chemin des ramparts West (© JE)
Input tower Constance (© JE)
 
Tour de Constance for the West wall (© JE)
Access Bridge to the Tower of Constance (© JE)
 
South Rampart saw the walkway (© JE)
Panorama
 
Panorama
Port on the western channel (© JE)
 
View the salt from the ramparts (© JE)
Powder Tower and south wall (© JE)
 
Powder Tower and south wall East (I ©)
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WEATHER
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 11°C - Max. 15°C
Monday 20 May
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Min. 11°C - Max. 16°C
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 12°C - Max. 16°C
RESTAURANTS 
Marie Rosé  
8.3
Aigues-Mortes
At the heart of the beautiful medieval city of Aigues-Mortes, the restaurant Marie Rosé you on a culinary journey in a former rectory. You will enjoy a delicious market cuisine developed...
Located in Aigues-Mortes28 € per person 
Les Arcades  
7.6
Aigues-Mortes
At the heart of the medieval city of Aigues-Mortes, nestled in a 16th century listed building, the restaurant Les Arcades invites you to a snack. Chef Jean-Marie Mercier you will discover...
Located in Aigues-Mortes43 € per person 
Le Victoria  
7.9
Aigues-Mortes
The restaurant is located Le Victoria in Aigues-Mortes, within the city walls, facing the main entrance, and at the foot of the tower of Constance. The framework is simple and contemporary...
Located in Aigues-Mortes37 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Appartement    
9.6
Aigues-Mortes
Aigues Mortes medieval tourist town in the Camargue - Languedoc Roussillon, within the medieval walls, 7 km from the beach, cottages and studios to rent for weekend, weekly or biweekly....
Located in Aigues-MortesFrom 73 € to 118 € the double room 
Au Relais Saint Georges  
Marsillargues
It is between Nimes and Montpellier, near the large sandy beaches you will find our Five Hotel. Of bright and spacious rooms, all opening onto the garden and olive groves where the...
Located 10.8 km from Aigues-MortesFrom 70 € to 95 € the double room 
Mas Saint-Ange    
9.8
Lunel
Conveniently located on the coast of the “Camargue” area, between the Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence regions, the Mas St Ange offers seclusion and a escape from the hectic pace of...
Located 10.9 km from Aigues-MortesFrom 62 € to 75 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Apartment for 2 persons  
9.9
Aigues-Mortes
Aigues Mortes medieval fortified well preserved tourist town in Camargue comfortable studios inside the fortifications in the hard of the city with its beautiful small streets and shops,...
Located in Aigues-MortesFrom 280 € to 390 € per week 
Gite les remparts
Aigues-Mortes
Camargue house in the middle of the medieval town of Aigues Mortes. Old renovated with taste and comfort, come put your bags, 100 m from shops in the atmosphere of the city, awaits...
Located in Aigues-MortesFrom 680 € to 900 € per week 
Location de vacance en petite camargue
Aigues-Mortes
The center of the Petite Camargue, in the middle of flamingos, 1.5 km from the medieval city of Aigues-Mortes fortified town of the twelfth century, in private ownership, we offer the...
Located in Aigues-MortesFrom 420 € to 500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Le Mas de Mourgues  
Vauvert
The Camargue, land of pink flamingos. Enjoy a break in a family atmosphere, surrounded by the chirping of cicadas. You will discover a magical space between land and sea rich landscapes...
Located 12.8 km from Aigues-MortesFrom 13 € to 27.50 € per day 
Camping le Fou du Roi    
8.4
Lansargues
Located 15 minutes from the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, in the heart of the Petite Camargue, land of bulls, horses and pink flamingos, Camping le Fou du Roi has all the amenities:...
Located 13.9 km from Aigues-MortesFrom 13.90 € to 20.80 € per day 
Le parc    
9.2
Lattes
Family campsite halfway between the Mediterranean beaches and the city of Montpellier. Mobile home rentals and shady pitches for tents and caravans. Heated pool, wireless internet,...
Located 21 km from Aigues-MortesFrom 16.50 € to 28 € per day 

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HOTELS
Les Remparts     
8.3
Aigues-Mortes
Located in an 18th century building next to the medieval ramparts of Aiguës Mortes, this refined hotel offers a restaurant, bar and a terrace with sunloungers. Some of the rooms offer...
Located in Aigues-MortesRoom from 50 €
La Villa Mazarin     
9
Aigues-Mortes
La Villa Mazarin is located in the fortified city of Aigues-Mortes, and was built in the 15th century. It offers a sauna and hammam, swimming pool and a lovely patio. Its stylish rooms...
Located in Aigues-MortesRoom from 98 €
Les Arcades     
8
Aigues-Mortes
The hotel Arcades is located in the heart of Aigues-Mortes, close to the Saint Louis‘s Square. It offers an outdoor swimming-pool and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are comfortable and traditionally...
Located in Aigues-MortesRoom from 102 €

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