The Camargue is the delta of the Rhone as it enters the Mediterranean Sea. It is 40 km wide and is 2 m above sea level with marshy ground and lakes including the large Etang de Vaccares. A sea dike, Dique a la Mer, was built in the late 1859 to prevent the twice yearly sea water incursions and therefore enable agriculture. Levee walls were also built along the sides of the Rhone. The main activities are the National Park with its pink flamingoes, wild bulls, boars and white horses, as well as salt production and rice growing.
This is the largest breeding colony of France of the greater flamingos. They live up to 50 years, become pink at about 5 years and move regularly around the Mediterranean Sea throughout their life.
This is the largest breeding colony of France of the greater flamingos. They live up to 50 years, become pink at about 5 years and move regularly around the Mediterranean Sea throughout their life.
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