Musée de la Camargue

Musée de la Camargue occupies a former sheep barn and displays the story of this marshy landscape through objects, photographs, and multimedia installations. The exhibition explores how water management, farming, and herding have shaped life in this delta region.

The museum was founded in 1978 to document the environmental and cultural history of this marshy region. A major renovation in 2013 updated the exhibitions and facilities for modern visitors.

The name reflects the Camargue, a marshy landscape shaped by water and agriculture. Visitors learn how people have adapted their lives and work to this environment for generations.

The museum sits on flat land outside the city center, so having a vehicle is helpful, though walking trails in the area are accessible. It makes sense to arrive in the morning to have enough time for both the indoor exhibition and outdoor trails.

A walking path of about 5 kilometers guides visitors through the Camargue landscape with rice fields and marshes. Along the way, visitors can spot the white horses and black bulls that roam freely in this region.

Location: Arles

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue

Address: Mas du Pont de Rousty, 13200 Arles

Opening Hours: October 01-March 31 10:00-12:30,13:00-17:00; April 01-September 30 09:00-12:30,13:00-18:00; January 01,May 01 off

Phone: +33490971082

Website: https://museedelacamargue.com

GPS coordinates: 43.62333,4.52694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47