Fourques walks

Discovering Arles and its numerous Roman monuments and buildings. You can enjoy a short picturesque break along the canal from Arles to Bouc where you can go right up to the famous Van Gogh bridge before returning to the no-less famous bull ring.

Arles, a city of art and history, is perfect for a short but intense urban stroll. This short route takes you through the must-see sites of the old town: from the ancient theatre to the Roman arena, passing through narrow streets bathed in Provençal light. An easy walk, ideal for strolling between heritage sites and Mediterranean atmosphere.

The Provençal writer Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) spent some time in Fontvieille, where he drew inspiration from the landscapes to write Lettres de mon moulin (Letters from My Mill). This short family route takes you to four mills that are part of Provençal heritage and passes by the Château de Montauban, where Daudet was a guest.

A slight variation on the existing routes around the Moulin de Daudet. The advantage of this route is that from the Château de Montauban to the return via the Moulin de Daudet (which you pass twice), you are sheltered from the wind.

Discover Fontvieille, famous for its Daudet mill, but also for the Roman ruins that dot the commune.

Climb up into the heath in search of the remains of a Gallo-Roman aqueduct. Visit the windmills of Fontvieille. Discover the ruins of the imposing Roman water mill at Barbegal and the aqueduct crossing the Vallon des Arcs.

A well-designed and well-maintained route by the Camargue Regional Nature Park, offering a glimpse of this region's diversity: wetlands, marshes and ponds, adapted vegetation and wildlife, local crops and livestock.

An easy walk in pleasant surroundings, allowing you to discover the Saint-Gabriel Chapel and the ruins of an ancient castle (Ernaginum site) on land once used by the Romans.

Circuit in the far west of the Alpilles, starting from the Saint-Gabriel Chapel.

Commune of Fontvieille. Moderator's note Some sections of this route are difficult to navigate. Please read the information about this hike carefully 07/08/2024: Hike modified to avoid Mont Paon (ENS departmental property) closed to avoid disturbing protected species.

Cycle from Beaucaire to Arles across the Beaucaire plain on the ViaRhôna (right bank of the Rhône), cross the Petit Rhône at Fourques, pass through the historic centre of Arles, then return to Beaucaire across the Tarascon plain on the left bank of the Rhône.

Walking along the Camargue bull enclosures, you will pass through pine forests and heathland, which offer magnificent panoramic views of Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles and the Baux de Provence valley.

A pleasant walk in the Alpilles starting from Saint-Étienne-du-Grès, taking in the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Château.

Through heath and pine forests, discover the hills of Saint-Roman and its Roman ruins.

A wonderful discovery near Saint-Martin-de-Crau. A superb stretch of water within the estate of the same name. The estate houses an old Provençal-style building with its various annexes, an artists' residence and an open-air concert hall. The foundations of this 300-hectare estate, located in the heart of the Crau, date back to 1213.