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Tourism Aigues-Mortes
Aigues-Mortes is a city located in the department of Gard. The origin of its name comes from the fact that water has never been "sharp" but only ponds and marshes are around it.
Historically, this town was considered a strategic point because it gave an access point to the Mediterranean. That is why many kings or Emperor was interested by it, and there pitched towers or walls. This was particularly St. Louis who began the construction of the walls surrounding the city.
Visitors will be impressed by the fortified city whose heritage dates from the thirteenth and fourteenth century is very well preserved. You can take a walk on the ramparts and discover the different towers. Chapels and churches are also memories of those times.
Thus, from the ramparts, the city offers a magnificent view over the marshes, which in the sun, have fascinating colors.
Sights of Aigues-Mortes
- Towers and ramparts
- Medieval heritage of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
- Cruises in the Camargue
Museums and monuments to visit
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Tours et remparts d'Aigues-MortesFirst port in the kingdom of France on the Mediterranean, the city of Aigues-Mortes was built in the XIII century by King Saint Louis. The tower of Constance is notably one of the most majestic towers ...
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A Tour to discover the Gard
- Thème : Sites and museums
- Départ : Nimes
- Durée : 6 jours
For 6 days, you will discover the Gard. You can visit many museums and castle. You know more about the history of this department which takes its name from the river that runs through it. https://blog.infotourisme.net/visiter-la-rome-francaise-que-faire-comme-activites-a-nimes/
Aigues-Mortes
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Aigues-mortes
- Durée : 3 jours
Aigues-Mortes is a commune located in the Gard department in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon.
Cruises in the Camargue
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Aigues-mortes
- Durée : 5 jours
Discovery days of the Camargue with meals for groups at Aigues Mortes For reservations or information: http://www.croisieres-camargue.com Ms. Dominique Mera 14 rue Theaulon F - 30220 Aigues Mortes Tel: 06 03 91 44 63 Fax: 04 66 35 06 51 E-mail: info@croisieres-camargue.com
Discover the Gard department
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Le grau-du-roi
- Durée : 7 jours
Discover the Gard.