Musée de la Camargue, Regional museum in Arles, France
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.
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