Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer France

The town is situated in the Rhône River delta, about 1 km east of the mouth of the Petit Rhône distributary. The commune comprises alluvial land and marshland, and includes the Étang de Vaccarès, a large lagoon. The main industry is tourism. Agriculture is also significant, and ranchers have raised horses and cattle unique to the Camargue; some of the bulls are used for bull-fighting and for the course camarguaise. There is bus service to Arles, 38 km away.
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Recommended airport
Garons (FNI)
Nearby destinations
  • Montpellier a 45.45 km
  • Arles a 26.72 km
  • Nimes a 38.77 km