Destinations

Camargue

Along the Rhône-to-Sète Canal by Boat

Bellegarde, round trip, 3 nights

From Bellegarde to Aigues-Mortes, the Rhône-à-Sète Canal crosses the Petite Camargue, between marshes, vineyards, and villages like Saint-Gilles and Gallician.

Departure :

Bellegarde

Via :

Aigues-Mortes

Arrival :

Bellegarde

From

277€

Dates from 29/03/2027 to 01/04/2027 (3 nights) on model Cruiser Comfort 2/4 Pers.

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Discover the Scamandre Nature Reserve

We recommend heading for the Scamandre Nature Reserve, a preserved area in the heart of the Camargue.

Visit Saint-Gilles and its abbey

Visit Saint-Gilles, a pilgrimage town with a Romanesque abbey listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This majestic monument provides insight into the region’s religious heritage and is an ideal cultural stop.

Explore Aigues-Mortes, fortified medieval city

When in the Camargue, Aigues-Mortes is a must-see. This historic town with its impressive ramparts reflects its medieval past. Wander through the towers and charming streets, and enjoy the stunning surrounding landscapes, especially the Aigues-Mortes Salt Marshes.

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

Bellegarde

Saint-Gilles

Franquevaux

Gallician

Aigues-Mortes

Bellegarde

Before setting off on your river cruise aboard your rental boat, don’t miss a visit to Bellegarde, one of the key wine-growing stops along the Rhône to Sète canal. Vines have been cultivated here since Greek and Roman times, thriving thanks to the region’s sunny, wind-swept climate and stony soils. The local white wine, Clairette de Bellegarde, is one of the oldest appellations in Languedoc. Also worth discovering: the olive oil mill, the Roman aqueduct of Bellegarde, the 12th-century Madone Tower, and the Chapel of Broussan.

Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles rose to prominence as a pilgrimage site in the 11th century, centered around the cult of Saint Giles. It became the fourth most important pilgrimage destination in the Christian world, after Rome, Jerusalem, and Santiago de Compostela. Today, its magnificent abbey church,listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,is well worth a visit, along with the Romanesque House Museum.

Franquevaux

In the heart of the Camargue, meet herds of free-roaming bulls and horses. Visit a local ranch to learn about the work of the “manadier” and his guardians.

Gallician

At the heart of the Camargue Gardoise, near the Costières vineyards, Gallician offers access to the Scamandre Nature Reserve with boardwalk trails through the marshes.

Aigues-Mortes

Dock your boat beneath the majestic 13th-century ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, a fortified medieval town between land and sea. Stroll through its 1,640-meter-long walls with five towers, including the famous Constance Tower. Discover its religious heritage, taste a glass of “Vin de Sable” on a sunny terrace, or try the local fougasse bread. Nature lovers will be captivated by the pink waters of the Aigues-Mortes salt marshes.