Traveling by bike in the Camargue Gardoise

With pleasure, we follow the invitation of Jean-Jacques, Ambassadeur du patrimone, who invites us to explore the area by bike. Jean-Jacques runs a bike rental next to Envie de Sud. www.tourismavelo.fr In addition to normal two-wheelers, he also has e-bikes on offer. On request with child seat or trailer. Jean-Jacques pays attention to safety and checks first the air pressure of our bicycles brought along. Repair kit, spare hose, pump and drinking water – he has everything. He leaves nothing to chance.

On a map, he shows us the route. We will drive from Vauvert towards the sea. From Costières of Nîmes, following the irrigation canals and orchards along étangs, further following the Canal du Rhône à Sête and turning off at the Pont de Tourradons and cycling back to Vauvert past pastures. In the shadow, a herd of bulls rests, and a small group of horses raises their heads curiously, as we pass by. The distance is about 25 km. Ideal for a small afternoon trip. The terrain is mostly flat and the mistral blows moderately today. It rolls almost by itself.

On the way Jean-Jacques explains passionately the landscape and its history. The Camargue Gardoise, so he emphasizes, exerts a special appeal to visitors all year round. But only with the knowledge of history, flora and fauna the soul of this landscape opens up. In fact, it happens to us. We cannot stop looking at this marvelous landscape and Jean-Jacques story-telling and presence makes the trip a real experience.

The next time we plan to cycle to Grau-du-roi via Aigues-Mortes and the 14th Grand Site de France “Les Marais de la Carbonnière”. And if we are tired after the bathing and strolling, we take the bicycles on the train and relaxed we travel back to the Envie de Sud.

Sincerely Ursula & Andreas