Water is the keynote of this region in the Rhone delta. The Camargue extends from the Alpilles hills to the Crau plain and down to the Mediterranean. In the peace of these vast open spaces, people try to reconcile economic development with the need for conservation of this fragile ecological niche. The area is a nature reserve abounding in wetlands, reed beds, lakes and rice paddies that are home to a great variety of wildlife including flamingos, bulls and the famous Camargue white horses.

Arles

"A Arles où sont les Alyscamps, quand l'ombre est rouge sous les roses et clair de temps,
prend garde à la douceur des choses"
P.J. TOULET

Arles is the gateway to the wild Camargue. Known as "Little Rome" because of its Roman history, it is particularly fond of traditional festivals. In this setting much loved by Van Gogh, Arles is a happy marriage of ancient and modern..

THINGS TO SEE
Arles : - Sainte Trophime Church and cloister - the Alyscamps - the Roman arena - the theatre - Montmajour abbey	The surrounding area : Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer : - Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer - the Château d'Avignon Vaccarès Lake The Crau Plain