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The Rhône-Sète Canal is the natural articulation of the territory.

 

The Rhone-Sète Canal

Formerly called the Beaucaire Canal , it is the link between the wetlands and the Costières and crosses our territory from east to west, from the Rhône to the Canal du Midi . Built at the end of the 19th century despite the interruptions and the hostility of the inhabitants towards it, this canal has a preponderant place on our territory.

 

 

Rhone Canal in Sète Rhone to Sète canal
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The south EN

Large reed beds occupy the marsh and fluviolacustrine wetlands. There are also wet grasslands that are naturally preserved and by the Camargue horses and bulls. The meadows around Le Cailar are the most striking example. This little bit of paradise in the heart of the Petite Camargue will amaze you with the beauty of its landscapes, its harmony between man, nature and wildlife, and its tranquillity. As the locals say, this is such a wonderful place to live that some species of birds, which usually stay in the north, come here and never want to leave!

The north

On the other side of the canal, the Costières hillsides offer landscapes with exceptional views. This area exemplifies a polyculture combining viticulture on pebbles and arboriculture. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the little bustard in the cultivated plains.

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The Gallician marina

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Located on the Rhône-Sète canal, the Gallician marina welcomes boaters all year round.

This small hamlet will provide you with everything you need, shops, restaurants, local house. It is also an important crossroads for hiking and cycling routes .

In addition, you will be only 5 km from the Regional Nature Reserve , easily accessible by bike and which you will reach by crossing the largest reed bed in southern Europe .