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4 steps ashore
A visit to the city within the walls is unmissable if you want to see and access all the historical and architectural points of interest, particularly the Tour de Constance, which changed from a defensive building to a prison: At the start of the 14th century, it held Templars, who were later followed by Protestants who refused to forswear their religion. For those left cold by the def.jpg)
ensive subtleties of the Middle Ages, there is a magnificent view of the salt refineries and marshes of the Camargue from the round walk at the top of the ramparts (a 1,634m quadrangle). In the middle of Saint Louis square, next to the Church of the Wind-blown sands (église des Sablons), you can admire a monumental statue of this robust, blue-blooded fellow who fought under the red cross.
Using unmarked paths, you can go to the Tour Carbonnière, which was built at the end of the 13th century. This square tower straddles the road and rises up, solitary and imposing, above the marshes. It was a toll booth which you couldn’t miss for a number of reasons! You can also visit the ruins of the Fort de Peccais, built on the banks of the old canal of the same name, which linked the salt refineries to the sea.
There are organised trips from the city to the Salins du Midi by scenic railway, visits to the cellars of the famous Vin des Sables, the “Listel”, and excursions into the Camargue to see the half-water, half-land environment where white horses, black bulls and pink flamingos live.
If you’re tired of being a master mariner, give the fresh water experience a try: set sail on one of the pleasure trip narrow boats moored in front of the ramparts – you’ll love it!
