Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GREAT OUTDOORS
The rugged, mineral beauty of the Massif de la Ste-Baume and the Calanques has captiv-
ated painters and writers; follow in their footsteps with a walk, a paddle or a long drive.
Arles & the Camargue
Food
Nature
History
FOOD
Camargue's specialities - its red rice, bull meat and seafood - are reminiscent of Spain.
Try them, as well as Modern French cuisine, in one of the area's mighty fine restaurants.
BIRDWATCHING
More than 500 species of birds regularly visit the Camargue, chief amongst them the col-
ourful flocks of pink flamingoes. The mosquitoes seem just as abundant as the birds so
pack repellent along with your binoculars!
ROMAN SITES
Arles flourished under Julius Ceasar and the town's past prosperity is still awe-inspiring:
amphitheatre, theatre, necropolis and a leading mosaic renovation centre.
