From Arles to the Etang du Vaccarès

Leaving from the Tourist Office, turn left on Boulevard des Lices, then turn right on Rue Gambetta in the direction of Trinquetaille. You cross the Rhône and continue towards Saintes-Maries-de-la Mer. +33 (0) 4 90 18 41 20 ot-arles@arlestourisme.com www.arlestourisme.com

The Vaccarès, from the Latin "vaccarum regio" (land of cows), a vast brackish water pond alone covers a third of the areas occupied by the Camargue ponds, or approximately 6,600 hectares (12 km by 7 approximately). With a depth of 1.50 m, it is the deepest of the Camargue ponds.

On the banks of the Vaccarès, La Capelière was opened in 1979 in an old Camargue farmhouse surrounded by marshes. Nature trails, nature information center, exhibitions, La Capelière is also the administrative center of the Camargue Nature Reserve. La Capeliere. Camargue National Reserve reception point: Tel. 04 90 97 00 97 Open from 01/04 to 30/09 every day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., from 01/10 to 31/03 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesday. Pedestrian routes. Full price: € 3, reduced price: € 1.50

Le Mas de Valériole is located in an exceptional area: the Camargue Regional Natural Park. It is in the heart of this unspoiled nature that the MICHEL family will be happy to welcome you. Opening time The cellar is open every day, except Sunday and public holidays. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contact Phone: +33 (0) 4 90.97.10.41 E-mail: contact@masdevaleriole.com www.masdevaleriole.com/ GPS coordinates Lat .: 43 ° 36'63 "N Length: 4 ° 37'27 "E