Le Grau-du-Roi

Emblematic capital of the Camargue and real traditional fisherman village: Le Grau du Roi is only 2H40 far from Grenoble and 2H55 far from Lyon by car. You'll also discover the charm of the Camargue, the realm of the bull, horses, flamingos, and Camargue tradition. Water jousting, local festivals, the fishermen's festival, etc. will set the pace and promise the perfect holiday. This is for the region Rhône-Alpes and even more further the first access to the sea and to the Mediterranean…

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Emblematic capital of the Camargue and real traditional fisherman village: Le Grau du Roi is only 2H40 far from Grenoble and 2H55 far from Lyon by car. You'll also discover the charm of the Camargue, the realm of the bull, horses, flamingos, and Camargue tradition. Water jousting, local festivals, the fishermen's festival, etc. will set the pace and promise the perfect holiday. This is for the region Rhône-Alpes and even more further the first access to the sea and to the Mediterranean climate.

Discover Le Grau-du-Roi :

  • The casino of Grau du Roi, has 3 different spaces to welcome you with 860m² of gambling space (for adults only!) 
  • The Themepark for fun times with the family in July and August! 
  • The Sea 1000 meters from the campsite. You can do many boat trips in pedalo, sailing ship, jet ski, catamaran and even devote to water-skiing or parasailing. In summer, the mild temperature and the very clear water are an ideal situation for deep-sea diving or snorkelling. 
  • Downtown 1500 meters from the campsite with the charm of its little streets is full colour. Originally fishermen village, you will especially appreciate the fish local market and local craftsmen market.
  • Espiguette beach 3 kms away. 
    SPECIAL: In the off season, sale of discount tickets for Espiguette beach parking.
  • In high season a free shuffle drives you there all day long from the campsite! You will discover more than 10 kms of enchanting beach with its atypical lunar landscape and its long wild areas. The most beautiful Mediterranean landscapes are on view with sumptuous sunsets through enchanting landscapes, lulled by the cicadas’ song.
  • A bicycle path from the campsite will make the visitors on bicycle happy.

* Consult our website on Le Grau-du-Roi legrauduroi.fr (french only)

* Consult the official website of the city letsgrau.com

Camping Abri de Camargue : front de mer Grau-du-Roi

The beaches near the campsite

Coming at a campsite in Le Grau du Roi/Port Camargue is above all for sunny and water holidays. On the programme: beaches for every taste and various activities around the sea.

Voir Beaches in Grau-du-Roi
Safari 4x4 pour visiter la Camargue Autrement

Safari 4x4 : otherwise to discover Camargue
Balade à cheval en Camargue avec Abrivado Ranch

Horse riding and hiking

Our partner Abrivado Ranch is an equestrian center located in Grau-du-Roi in the Camargue gardoise, which invites you to discover the Camargue through horseback riding.

Trotting and galloping, you will have the pleasure of traversing the typical landscapes of the small Camargue: Espiguette beach located not far from the equestrian center, pine forests and wild dunes.

Beginner or experienced rider, the equestrian center at Grau du Roi, in the Gard (30) introduces you to horseback riding in the heart of nature. It is in this exceptional environment that we also provide horse riding lessons for children.
Open all year round, Abrivado Ranch offers group rates, a shaded refreshment bar and equestrian demonstrations.

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The Carbonnière Tower

The Carbonnière Tower is quoted for the first time in a text dated 1346 which gives details on the function of the work: it says that «this fortress is the key of the kingdom in this country.»
Indeed, located in the middle of the marshes, it was the necessary passage to access Aigues-Mortes: its crossing was subject to a toll. It was held by a garrison composed of a squire and several guards. The terrace could support up to four pieces of artillery.

Voir The Carbonnière Tower
Balades sur le littoral Camarguais à bord du Catamaran Picardie II

Cruise between sea and canals

Do you want to experience an exceptional moment? Our partner offers you the opportunity to embark at aboard his Catamaran, the Picardie II!

Everything is designed to offer you a real moment of pleasure. Sea trips day and night. Walks towards wild horizons or along the coast.

The boat is at; Breathtaking ! Two decks for sailing in the open air and discovering the horizon beyond. 360 degrees, huge sails for a unique sensation, an air-conditioned room… and even a float equipped with an underwater vision.

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Tortue de mer au Seaquarium du Grau du roi

The Seaquarium

Seaquarium is a huge aquarium which proposes a varied route including numerous ponds, in Le Grau du Roi.

The children crossMediterranean fishes in tropical fishes then in pond of jellyfishes before entering the tunnel of the sharks.

The museographic space dedicated to the tortoises teaches everything on the life of the marine turtle.

Finally, a panoramic amphitheater gives the opportunity to be next to seals and to sea lions and to laugh in their jokes.

The visit of Seaquarium is completed by that of an other one space out than appreciate a lot the children, the Requinarium.

On 1000 m2, they admire around thirty species of sharks, some evolving in huge aquariums. The visit, playful and educational, allows to learn

 

 

Voir Seaquarium
Aîgues-Mortes par Rey Perezoso

The ramparts of Aigues-Mortes

The ramparts of Aigues-Mortes are a masonry enclosure protecting the city center of Aigues-Mortes, in the Gard, in France. Built between 1272 and 1300 near the Constance Tower, the ramparts extend over a length of 1,600 metres. They are the wish of Louis IX.

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La photo du Phare de l'Espiguette

Pointe de l'Espiguette

The tip of the Espiguette is a vast dune massif located on the Mediterranean coast of the Gard department. Located east of the Grau-du-Roi, in Petite Camargue and west of the mouth of the Petit-Rhône on almost 18 km long and on several hundred hectares

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