Camargue Day Trip: Flamingos, Wine & Aigues-Mortes Tour

Walk through a bird sanctuary with a local guide, then taste wine in the vineyards where it grows.

A full-day guided tour of the Camargue departing from Montpellier, combining a visit to Pont de Gau Ornithological Park to see pink flamingos, an introduction to AOP Sable de Camargue wines with a picnic among the vines, and a walk through the medieval walled city of Aigues-Mortes. Your guide Brenda leads in English or French, and lunch with local products is included throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Camargue nature and culture

• Visit Pont de Gau Bird Park
• Learn about flamingos and birds
• Play wine nose game with Maud and Brenda
• Enjoy picnic with local products
• Tour medieval city of Aigues-Mortes
• Free time in Aigues-Mortes

The Experience

The day starts with a pickup from Montpellier and a drive into the Camargue wetlands, where you enter Pont de Gau Ornithological Park. Your guide shares knowledge about the pink flamingos and other birds that live in the park, pointing out species and behaviors as you walk the pathways. The park is the centerpiece of the morning — a chance to see the birds in their habitat without the setup of organizing transport or entry on your own.

After the park, you move into the vineyards for the wine portion of the day. Maud and Brenda lead you through a wine nose game, teaching you to recognize aromas before you taste. This is not a formal tasting room; it happens in the heart of the vineyards themselves, followed by a picnic with local products — the lunch is built into the day, so you eat where the wine is made. Bottled water comes with the meal.

The afternoon takes you to Aigues-Mortes, a medieval walled city with its own history. Brenda walks you through the streets and explains the city's past, then leaves you with free time to explore on your own — to climb the ramparts, find a café, or simply wander. The return to Montpellier closes the day.

What’s included

• Guided visit to Pont de Gau Ornithological Park with commentary on flamingos and wetland birds.
• wine tasting with an introduction to aromas and the AOP Sable de Camargue appellation.
• picnic lunch with local products in the vineyards.
• guided walk through Aigues-Mortes with free time to explore.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Destination Occitanie

Is this one for you?The tour runs in English or French, so you'll follow the guide's commentary in whichever language you choose at checkout — a straightforward way to experience the Camargue if you don't speak French fluently or prefer to hear the details clearly.

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Top questions

What birds will I see at Pont de Gau?

Pink flamingos are the main attraction at Pont de Gau Ornithological Park, and your guide will point out other bird species that live in the Camargue wetlands as you walk the park's pathways.

Is the wine tasting suitable if I've never tasted wine before?

Yes — the introduction includes a wine nose game designed to teach you how to recognize aromas, so it's built for beginners and experienced tasters alike.

What is included in the lunch?

Lunch is a picnic with local products eaten in the vineyards, and bottled water is provided throughout the day.

How much free time do I have in Aigues-Mortes?

The itinerary includes free time in the medieval city after your guide's walk through it, so you can explore at your own pace.

What language does the guide speak?

Your guide leads the tour in English or French — you choose your preferred language when you book.