Aigues-Mortes – Gard – Occitanie
About 25 min by car from our accommodation, to combine with Espiguette beach
Looking for accommodation near Aigues-Mortes for your holiday? In Lunel-Viel, 25 minutes from the walled town, our holiday homes with a pool sleep 4 to 12: ideal for discovering Aigues-Mortes and the Camargue, then enjoying the beaches, Montpellier and Nîmes.
A medieval town like no other, Aigues-Mortes fascinates with its heritage, its history closely linked to Saint Louis and its iconic Camargue landscapes. Behind its impressive ramparts lies a town of authentic character: here are the places not to miss.
Built in the 13th century at the instigation of Saint Louis, the ramparts encircle the town for more than 1.6 kilometres and are among the best-preserved fortifications in Europe.
Walking along the parapet walk, you enjoy remarkable views over the medieval town, the wild expanses of the Camargue and the surrounding salt marshes.
Overlooking the walls, the Tour de Constance has watched over the town for more than seven centuries. In turn a lookout post, a defensive bastion and a state prison, it is one of the iconic monuments of Aigues-Mortes.
From the top, an exceptional panorama opens over the lagoons and the ever-changing colours of the salt marshes. Guided tours of the tower are offered every day.
The beating heart of the town, Place Saint-Louis has at its centre the statue of Saint Louis, made by the sculptor James Pradier in 1849. Shady and lined with cafés and restaurants, it invites you to stop on a terrace.
Every Wednesday and Sunday morning, the market livens up the shady avenue Frédéric-Mistral. Don’t leave without tasting the fougasse of Aigues-Mortes, flavoured with orange blossom.
Built between the 13th and 14th centuries, the church of Notre-Dame-des-Sablons is the oldest religious building in Aigues-Mortes.
Its contemporary stained-glass windows, created by the artist Claude Viallat in antique blown glass, cast a colourful light that transforms the space. The chapels of the Grey Penitents and the White Penitents complete your discovery of the town’s religious heritage.
A few minutes from the centre, the Aigues-Mortes salt marshes cover 8,000 hectares. Every summer, the basins take on their famous pink hues, among flamingos and mountains of salt known as “camelles”.
On foot, by bike or aboard the little tourist train, discovering the salt marshes is a unique experience; in July and August, you can even follow a salt worker.
About twenty minutes away, in Le Grau-du-Roi, Espiguette beach unrolls 10 kilometres of fine sand and dunes 12 metres high, in a protected natural site.
An ideal swim to end the day after visiting the ramparts.
Half a day in the medieval town. Walk round the ramparts along the parapet walk and climb the Tour de Constance, then stroll to Place Saint-Louis and the church of Notre-Dame-des-Sablons.
A full day. In the morning, follow the same walk. In the afternoon, discover the salt marshes aboard the little train, then head for a swim at Espiguette beach before returning to the villa, 25 minutes away.
By car, allow about 25 minutes to the walled town, which is then explored entirely on foot.
Without a car, the tourist office offers ideas for spending a week in Aigues-Mortes using soft mobility: on foot, by bike or by public transport.
The tourist office offers guided tours of Aigues-Mortes and the surrounding area. For food, try bull gardiane served with Camargue rice, fleur de sel and Sable de Camargue AOP wines.
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Our holiday homes with a pool in Lunel-Viel, 25 minutes from Aigues-Mortes, are the ideal base for discovering the Camargue, then enjoying the beaches, Montpellier and Nîmes.
In a villa sleeping 12 or an apartment sleeping 4 or 8, enjoy a peaceful stay.
Accommodation for up to 12 guests
from 100 € / night
