The aim of the week is to observe as many species of birds as possible in the Camargue and the Alpilles. This trip is aimed at keen birdwatchers who are aware that they will have to spend at least 1? to 3 hours a day in a minibus to visit the best spots in the Camargue. Between 2 and 8 km of walking per day on mostly flat terrain.

The guides speak fluent French and English.

Depending on weather conditions (wind, cold) the programme may be adapted at short notice.

Sunday: (day of arrival)
individual arrival at Envie de Sud from 3/16 p.m.
allocation of rooms, rest, free time
around 7 p.m.: aperitif and dinner at Envie de Sud – get to know the group – one of the two nature guides will take part in the dinner

Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Friday and Saturday :
Breakfast at Envie de Sud (a little earlier or a little later depending on the season and the length of the day, but usually between 7 and 8 am).
Excursion with Christophe or Frédéric – Over the course of the week, you will visit several nature reserves throughout the Camargue and the Alpilles – the detailed programme will be adapted according to the weather.
Picnic lunch – you’ll find a delicious, well-balanced meal (mostly vegetarian) every day in the handy stainless steel box.
Return to Envie de Sud in the early evening.
Aperitif and dinner at l’Envie de Sud at the family tableBreakfast & Table d’hôtes (Mediterranean cuisine with at least 4-5 different dishes, cheese platter and dessert, wine, beer, mineral water, evening tea or coffee…all included).

Thursday: (no programme)
Sleeping in?
Breakfast will be served today between 8am and 10.45am.
Possibility of a cultural visit to Nîmes, Aigues-Mortes or Arles or birdwatching on your own.
Your packed lunch will be prepared on request (included in the price).
7.30pm Aperitif and dinner (at the joint request of the group, we can try out a restaurant instead of eating at Envie de Sud – we’ll pick up the bill if all the participants come, because after all, we could also put our feet under the table… but this is only an offer – we would of course be delighted if participants preferred to enjoy our culinary talents – vegetarians or vegans should be prepared to restrict themselves for an evening at the restaurant… meatlessness is not yet widespread in the Camargue…)

Sunday: (departure day)
8/ 9 a.m. Last breakfast together with the birds’ new friends.
Packing and perhaps a picnic at the baker’s for the return journey?
Departure before 11 a.m.