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The salt flats offer a magical landscape where flamingos, herons and gulls share the limelight
In the 8,000 hectares surrounding Aigues-Mortes, the salt flats offer a magical landscape where flamingos, herons and 200 species of birds share the limelight. A small train takes you through the salt tables to learn all about the secrets of salt crystallization, even offering a stop to climb to the top of a salt camelle. You may prefer to explore the salt pans by mountain bike, bicycle or on foot, on your own or with a guide. For a complete immersion experience, you can spend the night in one of the huts, farmhouses or houses.
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Opening time and information on AIGUES-MORTES SALTWORKS
Quality Tourism. Qualité Sud de France. Closed from November to March. Opening times vary according to season and type of visit. Self-guided or guided tours on foot or by bike. Small train, 4X4, mountain bike, group tours. Full rates on line. Vacation vouchers. Tourism & Handicap label. Guided tours. Gift store. From April to the end of October: possibility of sleeping on the salt marsh in cabins or mas.
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The Salin d'Aigues-Mortes is an 8,000 hectare salt marsh located in the Camargue. The site has a long history of salt production dating back to the 10th century, and today it remains an important producer of sea salt. It offers a unique and picturesque landscape that includes a system of canals and ponds used to collect and evaporate sea water to produce salt. You can take guided tours of the salt flats on foot, by mountain bike or on a small train. You will have the opportunity to learn about the salt making process and buy souvenirs. You can also visit the site on your own with your bicycle. There are several hiking and biking trails around the marshes, which allow you to enjoy the beautiful landscape. In addition to salt production, the Salin d'Aigues-Mortes also offers a beautiful natural environment with abundant wildlife, including flamingos and other bird species such as herons and gulls. With the various accommodation options available on site, you can enjoy a relaxing getaway in the heart of the largest salt flat in the Mediterranean.
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