So, finished the coastal trek across the Camargue, stopping at Aigues Mortes. Gorgeous city, reminiscent of the middle ages, Arabian Nights, and all. This walled city is on the absolutely flat land of the Camargue, which is mostly marshes, salty lakes and swamp. The city is a fabulous place to explore- like Carcassonne, but different as well.
the best mussels (from Etang de Thau) served here with blue cheese and white wine. Exquisite, and inexpensive!
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he name of the city literally translates as ‘dead water’ and this was because the water is very salty, and, so, Aigues Mortes has a thriving salt extraction industry. 
the Camargue
And then on to the end of the canals that link the Rhone river to the Atlantic ocean. The city is called Arles, and has been the hub of traffic and trade since Roman times. lots of Roman roads met here, and, of course the rout from the Mediterranean up the Rhone into central France. Lots of Roman ruins and buildings, excavated and open for viewing. 
