Information About Aigues Mortes, Camargue
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 Mooring at Aigues Mortes |
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Mooring at Aigues Mortes |
Gourmande stall at Aigues Mortes Market |
View Across the town, Aigues Mortes |
Tour Constance at Aigues Mortes |
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Things to do in Aigues Mortes
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
This is a very famous Medieval fortified town, with many specialist shops and art galleries within the walls. Aigues Mortes, the city of the 'Dead waters' was established by the French Crusader King, Louis IX and developed and fortified by his son, Philip the bold, and his grandson, Philip the Fair. Today Aigues Mortes' harbour has dried up and it is now the Salins-du-Midi or salt pans that produce half of France's supply of salt. There are many pretty bars, cafes and pretty little craft shops within the walls to explore - this is definitely the place to look for souvenirs and to buy your postcards! Allow time to spend here as you may wish to explore a while.
What is there to see?
Medieval monuments, boat trips, visits to bull farms, horse riding in the Carmargue
What can I visit?
Visit the Ramparts and towers (Tour de Constance). There are guided tours available but you can equally easily stroll around at your leisure. There are also guided tour of the famous salt fields (Les Salins du Midi)
Is this place famous for anything?
The area is famous for its Vins de Sable - a very pale and delicious rosé wine - Listel is one of the biggest producers.
Do any famous people live here?
St. Louis
Insider Information
In the restaurants take the house wine, the bottled wine is highly overpriced.
Is there a market day?
Wednesday and Sunday mornings
Is there a public swimming pool?
No
Alternative: Carmargue Aventures - Activities Centre, jet ski. Le Grau du Roi - all activities concerned with the sea
Is there a tourist office?
Place St. Louis
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
Le Grau du Roi
Are there any museums near here?
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archeologie, les Chapelles de Pénitents Gris et Blan, l'Eglise Notre Dame des Sablons, la Place St. Louis (guided tours)
Are there any other recommended activities?
Guided boat trips through the Carmargue, canoe hire, safaris in Carmargue, visits to bull breeding farms, horseback visits to the Carmargue
Is there anything else worth mentioning?
Particularly famous for the festivals of Salt and St. Louis in August
Eating and Drinking in Aigues Mortes
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
The bars in Place St. Louis
Budget restaurant
Le Galion
Address: 24 rue Pasteur
Cuisine: Traditional French cuisine
Speciality: Barbarcued meats and fish
Opening Hours: All year round
Contact Details: 04 66 53 86 41
Moderately priced restaurant
Le Minos
Address: 7 place St. Louis
Cuisine: Traditional and high quality cuisine
Speciality: Filet of toro (bull) in pastry, peppers stuffed with brandade
Opening Hours: All year round
Contact Details: Tel: 04 66 53 81 25
Shopping in Aigues Mortes
Back to topSupermarket
Intermarché
Situated on the Route de Nimes
Supermarket
Super U
Situated on the Route de Nimes
What other shops are there??
There is a decent range of shops here - including a lot of touristy places.
Practicalities at Aigues Mortes
Back to topMooring
Moor here in the Port, tel. 04 66 73 91 35/06 19 96 21 23. Mooring fees are charged. The eastern side of the harbour has water and power – but is close to the road – the western side does not have power or water for visiting boats, only for long lease moorings.
Can I get water here?
Fresh water is available on the quay
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
220V/10 to 16A shore power
Can I get fuel here?
No
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
No
Are there any public waste bins here?
Yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
Yes, 4 Toilets and 4 Showers
Is there a bank?
BNP 1, blvd Diderot, Credit Agricole, 6, rue A. Courbet & Fg du 12 avril, Caisse Epargne, 19, Place St Louis
Is there an ATM?
Yes
Is there a post office?
Yes at La Viguerie - rue Baudin
Is there a doctor?
Dr. Annan, Tel: 04 66 53 61 83. Dr Jammes, Tel: 04 66 53 89 33
Is there a dentist?
Dr.Audrel, Tel: 04 66 53 82 23. Dr. Coste, Tel: 04 66 53 67 69
Is there a pharmacy?
Cathala, 5, rue J. Jaurès. Tel: 04.66.53.68.00, Du Soleil, 15, Av. de la Liberté. Tel: 04.66.53.61.30, Richard, ch. du Mas d’Avon. Tel: 04.66.53.83.09
Is there a taxi company here?
Aigues Mortes Taxis - Tel. 06 11 56 20 12
Can I get internet access here?
Sarah Phone, Avenue de la Liberté, Tel: 04 66 51 42 89. Cyber Cafe "Les Remparts", 3 rue Emile Zola, Tel: 04 66 77 03 56
