Aigues-Mortes - commune in Gard, France

Aigues-Mortes is a town in the Occitanie region in southwest France, with well preserved medieval city walls surrounding a historical centre.

Get in

By car

Take the highway south from Nimes.

By train

Aigues-Mortes has a train station, like most places.

Get around

The historical centre is all contained within a compact area of the city walls, easily explored on foot.

See

Aigues Mortes is a nice fortified city, where it's possible to visit the ramparts, the walk through the village and the nearby Salt Works.

Do

Walk around the ramparts of the medieval city walls, and see inside the various towers, including the Constance Tower. This costs money. The ticket office, located in the North West corner, offers audio guides, but is closed at lunchtime.

Buy

Lots of shops selling tourist nick-nacks

Eat

There are many pleasant cafes and restaurants within the city walls, particularly around the central square.

• Sushi Shu Japanese Restaurant

Drink

• Bam Bar

Sleep

• Mona Lisa Royal Hôtel

Connect

Go next

The cities of Montpellier and Nimes are closest to Aigues-Mortes.