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Our waterway cruises Camargue

Hire a licence free boat in Camargue

Dis­cov­er all the authen­tic­i­ty of the Camar­gue dur­ing a riv­er cruise. Rent­ing a boat with­out a license is an unusu­al way to immerse your­self in the cul­ture and reju­ve­nate amidst the nat­ur­al ele­ments omnipresent in this region.

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Discover Camargue by boat

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Discover all the authenticity of the Camargue during a river cruise. Renting a boat without a license is an unusual way to immerse yourself in the culture and rejuvenate amidst the natural elements omnipresent in this region.

Renting a boat to explore the Camargue will provide you with unforgettable memories. Afternoons spent at the beach by the Mediterranean Sea with the children, walks in the regional natural park, visits to the rich heritage of the region – you'll have a plethora of original ideas for outings and leisure activities to enjoy during your trip in the Gard department in Occitanie. During the summer, the Camargue comes alive with the rhythm of numerous fairs and pilgrimages to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
 

Renting a boat on the Rhône to Sète canal will take you sailing along the Mediterranean Sea, passing through the Camargue, all the way to Beaucaire, traversing the Petite Camargue.

The best way to explore the Camargue is to rent a license-free houseboat to truly immerse yourself in the region during your stay with family or friends. On board your rental barge, you'll have time to chat, play together, read, and enjoy life by the river. A river cruise is the perfect time to change pace and relax to the gentle sound of water lapping and the song of cicadas, along with the numerous birds that have found refuge in the Camargue Natural Park.
 

Where to rent your boat?

To visit the Camargue, whether it's for a weekend, a mini-week, a week, or longer, head to our license-free boat rental base in Carnon. Carnon is located at the gateway to the Camargue, near Aigues-Mortes, which is just a day's sail away. Your houseboat vacation will also be an opportunity to enjoy some quality time by the Mediterranean Sea, especially on the renowned beaches of Le Grau-du-Roi.

 

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The highlights of the Camargue

So many good reasons to moor up and set off to explore.

The towers and ramparts of Aigues-Mortes

The towers and ramparts of Aigues-Mortes

Since the Middle Ages, Aigues-Mortes has been a strategic location for the Kingdom of France. Charlemagne, in 791, erected the first tower: the Matafère tower, to ensure the safety of fishermen. The construction of the city then progressed gradually with the construction of various towers and ramparts by Saint Louis starting from 1272. Aigues-Mortes offers a pleasant visit along the Rhône to Sète canal. The more adventurous can take the path of the ramparts that circles the city and offers exceptional views of the Camargue Natural Park.

Visiting the "manades"

Visiting the "manades"

It's undoubtedly an essential outing to immerse yourself in Camargue culture during your vacation while renting a license-free houseboat in the Camargue. Discover this tradition and the profession of breeding Camargue bulls in an exceptional natural environment. It's a great way to learn more about the work of the "gardians" (Camargue cowboys), typically including a presentation of the breeding process with a visit to a trailer, a demonstration of bull sorting by the gardians on horseback, a demonstration of shoeing young bulls, a heifer race, traditional games, and a Camargue meal.
The Pont de Gau Ornithological Park

The Pont de Gau Ornithological Park

It's the perfect site for observing and photographing birds in the Camargue Natural Park. You can observe hundreds of pink flamingos, which are emblematic of the Camargue, in their natural habitat. Walking trails allow you to stroll through the park and observe and listen to all these birds even better in this protected natural space. Access to the trail is free, so you can stay until nightfall to admire the sunset.

The salt marshes of Aigues-Mortes

The salt marshes of Aigues-Mortes

The exploitation of salt in Aigues-Mortes is an ancient tradition that dates back to antiquity. From the city walls, you can see the extensive red-colored salt pans stretching as far as the eye can see. The salt marshes can be visited on foot, by mountain bike, by small train, or even by 4x4. Along your route, you can admire the pink flamingos and other typical marshland birds, and learn more about salt culture in the Camargue.

Discover rice cultivation at the Rice House

Discover rice cultivation at the Rice House

Rice cultivation arrived in the Camargue in the 19th century. Today, the Camargue produces 75% of French rice on 15,000 hectares. The Rice House was founded by a family of rice farmers to tell visitors about the evolution of rice cultivation from its beginnings to the present day. An interesting visit during your river cruise in the Camargue to learn more about this unique culture, which requires precise knowledge of water management and processing techniques.

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Where to hire your boat And discover the treasures of the region

Mediterranean Sea Lattes Aigues-Mortes Le Grau-du-Roi Castries Prades-le-Lez Palavas-les-Flots Graveson Montferrier-sur-Lez Jonquières-Saint-Vincent Gallargues-le-Montueux Montfrin Mudaison Saint-Étienne-du-Grès Codognan Paradou Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Valergues Comps Montpellier Nîmes Arles Lunel Mauguio Beaucaire Saint-Gilles Vauvert

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