Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Really nice park where you can observe lots of animals, mostly birds like flamingos, for only 7.50 euros per person and 5 euros for children! You can also rent some binoculars for 5 euros which I recommend because you will be able to observe a lot more animals like the beavers and the nutrias who are a bit shy. By visiting this park you will walk quite a lot: there are two parts one of 3 km and the other about 4.5 km but it's a really nice walk in between all the animals! Unfortunately the information boards that explain the different animals are only in french.

So well done. Far more than just flamingos and oversized rodents - the walking routes and viewpoints are quite magical on a sunny afternoon. You can leave when you want, so do stay for the sunset if you wish, but make sure you have a good pair of binoculars.

Just WOW! A beautiful reserve with excellent walks, guides and seating giving you every chance to watch flamingos, gulls, egrets and herons amongst the wetlands and islands, as well as the occasional coypu. Immaculately kept, with no rubbish. We met staff watching nests who let us use their monoculars. Only €7.50 for an adult. You can take your own picnic, and a basic cafe serves drinks (cash only). Although entrance closes at 6pm you can stay til "dusk" and still get out through turnstile. Bike racks both inside and out. Toilets basic but functional. Well worth a visit 🙂👍🏻

This was a surprising find in Carmargue. I went because my boyfriend loves birds and photography. I didn't expect to enjoy it so much, but I did. We spent hours here photographing the flamingos. There are many that gather together in plain sight. The light was exquisite and the surroundings were a perfect backdrop for taking photos. We stayed until sundown. That is when the serious photographers with their enormous telephoto lenses showed up. I hope they brought their mosquito repellent because we had to run to our car there were so many. Don't miss this stop. You won't be disappointed.

Very nice park, almost 1700 flamingos in residence the day I was there. Numerous other birds were visible throughout the park. Very few visitors so it was quiet. Walking path is level so makes for an easy walk. This time of year, bring a picnic as the small beverage hut is closed. One of my favorite places to visit in France.