Things to Do in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Tourism around Clamador
The landscapes of the Camargue
Between Arles and Montpellier, our hotel is ideally located near the region's must-see sites: come and admire the typical Camargue landscapes, where nature reigns, unspoiled and preserved, and where the diversity of the fauna and flora makes the place rich.
It is also an opportunity to discover the traditions and festivities that punctuate the lives of the inhabitants and reflect the history of this unique land.
It is also an opportunity to discover the traditions and festivities that punctuate the lives of the inhabitants and reflect the history of this unique land.
Culture
During your stay at the Clamador Hotel, don't miss a visit to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
This city, famous in many ways, is undoubtedly worth the detour: capital of the Camargue, major city of Provence, seaside resort and high place of pilgrimage for gypsies from all over Europe, marked by the authentic natural spaces of marshes and ponds, an omnipresent bullfighting tradition and scene of very many folkloric and traditional festivities which take place there each year.
Culture lovers will enjoy a visit to the town: discover the Romanesque fortified church and its crypt dedicated to the patron saint of gypsies, Saint Sarah; visit the Marquis Baroncelli's house-museum, which traces the history of the Camargue and relates the daily life of the inhabitants of this region, rich in character; enter the arenas of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to discover an emblematic place of French bullfighting.
This city, famous in many ways, is undoubtedly worth the detour: capital of the Camargue, major city of Provence, seaside resort and high place of pilgrimage for gypsies from all over Europe, marked by the authentic natural spaces of marshes and ponds, an omnipresent bullfighting tradition and scene of very many folkloric and traditional festivities which take place there each year.
Culture lovers will enjoy a visit to the town: discover the Romanesque fortified church and its crypt dedicated to the patron saint of gypsies, Saint Sarah; visit the Marquis Baroncelli's house-museum, which traces the history of the Camargue and relates the daily life of the inhabitants of this region, rich in character; enter the arenas of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to discover an emblematic place of French bullfighting.
Festivities in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
May 24–25: Pilgrimage of Gypsies honoring the Black Madonna with baptisms.
June (3rd weekend): Votive Festival with parades, bull runs, and folk music.
July (around the 14th): Horse Fair with shows and gypsy music.
October (around the 22nd): Pilgrimage with processions and beach light shows.
November 11: Abrivado Festival with bulls and horsemen on the beach.
December (1st weekend): Pilgrimage with city processions and ceremonies.
June (3rd weekend): Votive Festival with parades, bull runs, and folk music.
July (around the 14th): Horse Fair with shows and gypsy music.
October (around the 22nd): Pilgrimage with processions and beach light shows.
November 11: Abrivado Festival with bulls and horsemen on the beach.
December (1st weekend): Pilgrimage with city processions and ceremonies.
Natural park
We are located in the heart of the Camargue Regional Natural Park, renowned for the diversity of its fauna and flora.
The protected sites then allow you to discover the unique riches of the region: flamingos and other species of seabirds, salt marshes, rice fields, numerous ponds, etc.
Also visit the manades, some of which offer tours, to discover the secrets of these omnipresent Camargue traditions around bulls and horses.
The protected sites then allow you to discover the unique riches of the region: flamingos and other species of seabirds, salt marshes, rice fields, numerous ponds, etc.
Also visit the manades, some of which offer tours, to discover the secrets of these omnipresent Camargue traditions around bulls and horses.