1 km · 4 min
Aimargues market
On Sunday mornings, local producers and a flea market in the heart of the village. You can walk or cycle there.
Local area
The Camargue, the sea and the cities from the campsite
Aimargues sits at the gateway to the Petite Camargue, between Nîmes and Montpellier. Here is what you can reach, and how long it takes.
Driving times
By car from the campsite
Driving times checked on Google Maps and OpenStreetMap in November 2026, outside summer traffic.
- Aimargues village1 km · 4 minShops, pharmacy, Sunday morning market. Railway station on the Nîmes – Le Grau-du-Roi line about 1 km away.
- Vauvert6 km · 8 minThe neighbouring town, home to the Cœur de Petite Camargue tourist office.
- Tour Carbonnière12 km · 13 minA former watchtower in the middle of the marshes, free access.
- Aigues-Mortes14 km · 15 minThe medieval walled town, its ramparts and the Tour de Constance.
- Salin d’Aigues-Mortes16 km · 17 minThe pink salt pans, by little train.
- Centre du Scamandre17 km · 20 minBoardwalk trails through the nature reserve, in Gallician.
- Sommières19 km · 20–22 minRoman bridge, medieval lanes and a big Saturday market.
- Le Grau-du-Roi21 km · 20–22 minThe fishing port, the town-centre beach and the Seaquarium.
- La Grande-Motte21 km · 25 minLong sandy beaches and pyramid-shaped buildings.
- Port-Camargue24 km · 25 minThe marina and the south beach.
- Espiguette beach27 km · 30–35 minTen kilometres of sand and dunes, with no buildings.
- Nîmes27 km · 26–35 minThe Roman amphitheatre, the Maison Carrée and the Jardins de la Fontaine.
- Pont de Gau Ornithological Park36 km · 32–35 minHundreds of flamingos just a few metres away.
- Montpellier37 km · 33–38 minThe Place de la Comédie and the historic centre.
- Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer40 km · 37–41 minThe capital of the Camargue, between sea and lagoons.
- Arles45 km · 42–47 minRoman amphitheatre, ancient theatre and the LUMA tower.
- Pont du Gard50 km · 39–49 minThe Roman aqueduct and swimming in the River Gardon.
Ten family days out
Our ideas, from nearest to furthest
1 km · 4 min
Manades and horse riding
Aimargues and Le Cailar are breeding country for bulls and Camargue horses: several manades (ranches) open their gates to visitors, and riding centres offer treks, including on ponies.
12 km · 13 min
The Tour Carbonnière
A medieval watchtower standing on the road through the marshes. You can climb to the roof terrace free of charge for a 360° view; a boardwalk crosses the reed bed.
14 km · 15 min
The ramparts of Aigues-Mortes
You can walk right round the town along 1,640 metres of wall walk, with views over the salt marshes. Entry to the towers and ramparts is free for under-18s, and for 18 to 25-year-olds who live in the European Union.
16 km · 17 min
The Salin d’Aigues-Mortes
The little train tour takes about 1 hr 15 min, among the pink salt pans and mountains of salt.
17 km · 20 min
The Centre du Scamandre
Free entry. Two trails through the marshes, including a one-kilometre boardwalk suitable for pushchairs. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
21 km · 20–22 min
The Seaquarium in Le Grau-du-Roi
Sharks, seals and turtles: the outing for windy or rainy days.
27 km · 30–35 min
Espiguette beach
A vast, wild beach backed by dunes. Bring water, a parasol and be ready for a bit of a walk from the car park.
17 km · 20 min
Cycling the ViaRhôna
From Gallician to Aigues-Mortes, 13 km of greenway along the canal, flat and traffic-free.
36 km · 32–35 min
The Pont de Gau Ornithological Park
60 hectares of marshland and flamingos all year round. Visitor reception open every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
Opening times and prices change with the season: check them on the official websites before you set off.
Markets
Market mornings
- AimarguesSunday morning
- Aigues-MortesWednesday and Sunday mornings
- Le CailarFriday morning
- SommièresSaturday morning
Getting to the campsite
By road, rail or air
By car
A9 motorway, junction 26 Gallargues, then 6 km towards Aimargues. GPS coordinates: 43.6805, 4.2148.
By train
Aimargues station is about 1 km away (Nîmes – Le Grau-du-Roi line). Lunel station is 12–15 minutes by car, Nîmes Centre station 25–28 minutes.
By plane
Montpellier-Méditerranée airport is about 30 minutes away, Nîmes airport about 30 minutes.
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