The Camargue is divided in 3 parts" the Petite Camargue, west of the Petit-Rhone, the Grande Camargue, between the two tributaries of the Rhone and the Plan du Bourg, east of the Rhone.
Its territory covers the commune of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and the "delta" part of the commune of Arles.
86,300 hectares of land, more than one third covered by the salt water from the sea.
There is a contrast of colors with the unique animals: bulls, pink flamingos, horses, birds
A spirit of freedom emanates there.
Have you always wanted to discover this Natural Park, the Camargue and its emblematic animal, the pink flamingo ?
This excursion is made for you!
Frederique and Christophe, naturalist guides, will take you to an inaccessible site, in a protected space for which only they have the keys.
You will discover the reproduction site for pink flamingos, a unique site in France.
Along 4 to 6 kms of Camargue dykes, the naturalist guides will make you discover the secret of these birds with purple wings.
You will observe the colony with a telescope.
The naturalist guides will commentate this living spectacle and will answer all your questions.
On the return, at the end of the day, you will be amazed by the natural lights of the reflection of the moon on the water and the salt which create ambiances which are sometimes extraordinary.
This excursion lasts approximately 2 h 30
We advise you to bring good equipment: Binoculars, walking shoes, clothing adapted to the weather
A rendezvous point will be given to the participants: There is a 5 km car ride to go to the site. Then the group will walk to the colony.
We recommend that you stay for a few days in Camargue.
We can organize a custom-made stay to visit the Camargue Natural Park, land of history, traditions, refuge for rare and protected species.
You will be immersed in unique and wild landscapes to see the manadiers (ranchers) of Camargue.
To make a reservation for this excursion: DISCOVERY OF THE ISLAND OF PINK FLAMINGO IN CAMARGUE
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