Aigues-Mortes

Aigues-Mortes is a town in the Occitanie region in southwest France, with well preserved medieval city walls surrounding a historical centre.

By car
Take the highway south from Nimes.

By train
Aigues-Mortes has a train station, like most places.



Get around
The historical centre is all contained within a compact area of the city walls, easily explored on foot.

See
Aigues Mortes is a nice fortified city, where it's possible to visit the ramparts, the walk through the village and the nearby Salt Works.

Do
Walk around the ramparts of the medieval city walls, and see inside the various towers, including the Constance Tower. This costs money. The ticket office, located in the North West corner, offers audio guides, but is closed at lunchtime.

Buy
Lots of shops selling tourist nick-nacks

Eat
There are many pleasant cafes and restaurants within the city walls, particularly around the central square.


 * Sushi Shu Japanese Restaurant

Sleep

 * Mona Lisa Royal Hôtel

Go next
The cities of Montpellier and Nimes are closest to Aigues-Mortes.

La Camargue delta of the River Rhone.