The river Garonne through great vineyards     Lands of plenty and fortified villages     The river Lot, from cliffs to fortified castles     All Gascony along the river Baïse     Roman art wonders and terroir delicacies     Along Riquet's canal, discovery of Unesco Heritage sites     The fabulous Canal Royal, among art and history     Mediterranean cruise to Camargue   Traditional festivals : inherited from legends,or from customs, the inhabitants of Languedoc Roussillon have kept them for generations. In Camargue, the passion for bulls appears in their bullfights in Camargais style (the animals are not killed). In Sète, in August, for Saint-Louis celebration,water games take place. [more]

Mediterranean cruise to Camargue Here is a maritime itinerary, which is a long ramble along the Mediterranean coast, taking you downstream, serenely, from Sète, where the Canal runs along the lagoons, beaches and seaside resorts, to Beaucaire, at the door of Provence. A pink cloud of flamingos brightens the horizon, the rustling reeds are covered by the gallopping hoofs of Camarguais horses, bulls and gardians (local cow boys) live together in a legendary osmosis. It is time to rest, for the body as well as for the soul. The lagoons present a peaceful sight, made more impressive by the wonderful cathedral of Maguelone, papal fief at the Xllth century. Aigues-Mortes has become famous because of its remains, and Saint Louis took to the 8th Crusade from its ramparts. Nearby the modern architecture of La Grande Motte, has opened new horizons. After the calm landscapes of small Camargue, the lovely little port of Beaucaire lets everybody know that it is as lively as in the XVlllth century, during which the "Foire de la Madeleine" (kind of scone festival) made it become rich and famous. Highlights Sète: "l'île singulière" (strange island) of Paul Valéry is an unmissable stop. Italian emigrants gave it life and sunny colours. You will notice their influence in the architecture, in the local gastronomy, in public rejoicings such as the famous "sétois" water tournament. Sète, the birthplace of the famous contemporary singer Georges Brassens, and his museum, the Di Rosa brothers, the International Museum of Art Modeste, and the panorama from Mont Saint Clair… Aigues-Mortes: a masterpiece of medieval military Art, the Aigues Mortes ramparts can boast of some centuries existence. Louis lX (Saint Louis) set sail for the Holy Land, on the 8th Crusade. His spirit still lies in its walls. From the tower of Constance, you will wander aimlessly on the ramparts to discover their most remote secrets. The sight of the surroundings lagoons, the Mediterranean, the Salins du Midi (Midi salt marshes) leads you towards an endless horizon. Beaucaire : lying between Provence and Languedoc, Beaucaire offers various faces, according to the seasons: coquettish on the right bank of the river for the boats, off handed during the DRAC festival, Camarguais in the turmoil of the "encierro", whereas in Autumn and Winter times it comes back to its serene historical Centre. A cruise From Lattes : a one-way week cruise to Agde, 170 kms long (105 miles), 7 locks, 4 hours navigation a day. From Aigues-Mortes : a return mini-cruise (from Monday afternoon till Friday morning) to Frontignan. 100 kms (62 miles), no lock, 14 hours navigation within 4 days. From Carnon : return cruise to the small branch of the Rhône.

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