Aigues-Mortes 🇫🇷 Beautiful Medieval Villages 🌞 French Village Walking Tour 🌷

📌 Location: Aigues-Mortes, France
🎥 Recording Conditions: June, Afternoon, Sunny🌞, Crowdy
🚌: How to reach: 35 km From Montpellier, Bus Lines 606, 132 (from Nimes), Ticket Fare: 1.60€
🔍 Introduction:
Aigues-Mortes is a beautiful medieval village in the south of France, in the Occitanie region and the Gard department. It is situated in the Petite Camargue, a wetland area near the sea, and its name means “dead waters” in Occitan, referring to the stagnant ponds and marshes around it. The village is surrounded by well-preserved walls, towers and gates, and the most famous tower is the Tower of Constance, which was a prison for Protestants. The village was founded by King Louis IX, who wanted a port for his crusades and left from there twice in the 13th century. The village is also known for its pink salt, which is produced from seawater in salt pans and sold as “Fleur de Sel d’Aigues-Mortes”. The village attracts tourists who want to see its historical and cultural sites, such as a museum, a media library, a cultural center and various festivals and events. The village is also close to the Camargue Natural Park, where you can see wild animals like horses, bulls and flamingos.
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📚 History:
Aigues-Mortes is an ancient village founded by King Louis IX, who used it as a port for his crusades in the 13th century. The village has impressive medieval walls, towers and gates, and the Tower of Constance, which was a prison for Protestants. The village also produces pink salt from seawater in salt pans, and sells it as “Fleur de Sel d’Aigues-Mortes”. The village is a popular tourist destination, with historical and cultural sites, and a natural environment with ponds, marshes and wildlife. Aigues-Mortes means “dead waters” in Occitan, a language spoken in southern France.
🛶 Things to do:
Aigues-Mortes is a medieval village with many attractions. You can explore its 13th century ramparts and chapel, where you can see the art and relics of the past. You can also experience the Camargue culture and wildlife, such as white horses, black bulls, and pink flamingos, by taking a boat, horse, or safari tour. You can enjoy the local gastronomy and wine, such as the sweet fougasse bread, the bull meat stew, and the Costières de Nîmes wines. You can see the pink salt lakes, which are colored by algae and attract flamingos, by train, bicycle, or on foot. You can visit the Tour de Constance, a tower that was a prison for Protestant women, and learn about their history and fate.
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