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The ETANG of VACCARÈS
in the heart of the Camargue

etang of vaccares

This saline lake is a natural reserve. Although the Etang de Vaccarès is the Camargue's biggest brine lake (some eight miles long, covering around 16,000 acres), at no point is it more than two and a half yards deep.

Known as La Grand Mar, it is surrounded by the Petit-Rhône and Grand-Rhône rivers, as well as the sea. It is a haven for animals and anyone passionate about nature and wildlife…





The etang of Vaccarès - The regional natural park - The bird-watching park - The marshes - The museum