Week in Provence - 3

Tuesday was designed to be a bit of a contrast to the hilltop villages of Monday. A route was planned to drive a little further down to the Camargue area and the coastal fishing areas.

First problem came when the two cars got separated early in the trip and the TD's car was directed by James through the centre of Arles. Somehow we managed to arrive at our first destination of Aigue Mortes at the same time, but at opposite sides of the town.

It is a medieval walled town associated with King (Saint) Louis and was once on the coast, but the Rhone River has continued to build its delta and it is now further inland. While there are the usual tourist shops and loads of restaurants, away from the main square the streets and alleys reveal a real town where people live. The surrounding walls make an impressive sight across the flats and marshes.

Lunch today in Le Gráu du Roi was across the causeway and along the canal that is the access to the sea for a fleet of large and small fishing boats. We soaked up the atmosphere and some sun while consuming seafood (steak for Tez and Frank) before a drive back through Beaucaire to our base.

My turn to do a light, late dinner on the BBQ.

Aigue Mortes

Lunch at Gráu du Roi