The Camargue Regional Park  One of the many Unesco world heritage sites in Provence, the Camargue is a huge area (about 350,000 acres) of wetlands, pastures and salt flats formed by the delta of the Rhône river.  The region has a unique ecological balance and is home to many pink flamingoes.  In the grassy pastures you will find sheep and small white horses grazing, these are ridden in the area by "gardians" a traditional part of the local community.  For more information visit the official website (french only) of the Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue.

Beaches - Le Grau-du-Roi

Location: Situated by Port-Camargue facing La Grande-Motte, to the east of Montpellier.
General Info: Official french only website.
Description: A pleasant sea side resort with good sand and clean water.  The resort faces the more modern La Grande-Motte across the Golfe d’Aigues-Mortes and the beaches are usually reasonably quiet.
Our recommendations: We would suggest that you leave the beach mid afternoon and drive inland for a walk around the walls at Aigues-Mortes  followed by dinner in one of the open air restaurants there.
For the children: Visit the Seaquarium between Le Grau-du-Roi and Port-Camargue.  French only website.