{"id":818,"date":"2008-12-26T11:23:57","date_gmt":"2008-12-26T15:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=818"},"modified":"2012-12-24T15:58:18","modified_gmt":"2012-12-24T19:58:18","slug":"see-an-unexpected-side-of-the-south-of-france-in-the-camargue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/26\/see-an-unexpected-side-of-the-south-of-france-in-the-camargue\/","title":{"rendered":"See an unexpected side of the South of France in the Camargue"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Camargue: Blue Coast, France<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

When you think of the South of France, you probably think of glitzy beach towns along the Mediterranean like Cannes <\/a>or Nice<\/a>, or charming provincial towns like Avignon or Aix-en-Provence.\u00a0 But did you know that between the coast and country lies a large nature preserve that is unlike anything you\u2019d ever expect in the South of France?\u00a0 The Camargue is definitely worth exploring and with a vacation rental in Provence<\/a><\/strong> from New York Habitat, it couldn\u2019t be easier to see all that the Camargue has to offer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located along the southern coast just west of Marseilles, the area known as the Camargue is formed by the Rhone River delta and covers over 350 square miles, making it the largest delta in Western Europe.<\/strong>Made up of pastures, wetlands, marshes, lagoons, sandbars and salt flats, and home to over 400 species of plants and animals, most of the Camargue is a national park and wildlife refuge.\u00a0 Traveling through the area you are sure to see large flamingos and the small wild horses native to the region which are kept by the gardians.\u00a0 You\u2019ll also see huge mountains of salt, the area\u2019s main source of income.\u00a0 Throughout the dry season, sea water will evaporate, and the salty remnants will be gathered into mountains, sometimes as high as a house!<\/p>\n

There are not many towns and villages in the Camargue, with the exception of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, which is where Mary Magdalene, Mary Salome and Mary Jacobe were said to have landed when they left Egypt.<\/strong> The town is an annual gathering place for gypsies who celebrate Saint Sarah, who may or may not have been the daughter Mary Magdalene.\u00a0 Walk through the town to learn about these women and decide for yourself!<\/p>\n

New York Habitat has some wonderful South of France accommodations<\/a> for your visit in the town of Carry-le-Rouet, a village on the eastern edge of the area known for its annual sea urchin festival <\/strong>that runs from December to February every year.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t want to stay too long in the Camargue this 2 bedroom villa bed and breakfast rental in Carry Le Rouet, Camargue – Blue Coast (PR-374)<\/a> might be for you.\u00a0 Also in Carry-le-Rouet, this villa is a bit farther from the beach but still within walking distance.\u00a0 Enjoy the views, and breakfast, from the large terrace!<\/p>\n

Both of these rentals are a short drive from the major cities in the area, so if you need a break from quiet country living you can try one of the many Marseilles events<\/a> for example.<\/p>\n

If you think you\u2019ve seen and done all of the South of France attractions<\/a>, the Camargue might just hold a few surprises for you.\u00a0 Though you won\u2019t be surprised by your New York Habitat vacation apartment rental – it will be just as nice and accommodating as expected.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been to the Camargue, please share your tips with us in the comments section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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