Discover Salin-de-Giraud
Salin-de-Giraud is a village in the Bouches-du-Rhône, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, about 40 km south of Arles. Built on the south-eastern side of the Camargue delta, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Marais du Vigueirat nature reserve, it is surrounded by wonderful natural landscapes. Between beaches and lagoons, with Camargue bull ranches and plenty for birdwatchers, in the heart of the Camargue Regional Nature Park, this Provençal village is full of secrets.
So rent a mobile home near Salin-de-Giraud for your stay in the Bouches-du-Rhône.
Discover the unmissable sights from our campsite in the Camargue.
Salin-de-Giraud: guided tour
In the 19th century, this village of 2,000 inhabitants was a salt workers’ village. Salin-de-Giraud was founded in 1856 by the entrepreneur Henry Merle, who wanted to set up an industrial site to turn harvested salt into soda ash.
This former workers’ village has a church built in 1865, the Barcarin church. But it is above all Salin-de-Giraud’s great fine sandy beach, Piémanson beach, that attracts the most visitors. It is nicknamed “the great beach of Arles”. By taking the sea dyke, you can reach Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer on foot, on horseback or by bike. If you want to see flamingos, the emblem of the Camargue Regional Nature Park, the Fangassier and Galabert lagoons are where you are most likely to spot them. Camping lovers appreciate the region for its dunes and seafront, as well as for the proximity of Le Grau-du-Roi and its arena.
Salin-de-Giraud: must-see sights
Linked to the salt marshes since its creation, the village of Salin-de-Giraud has changed several times over its history: home to 2,000 inhabitants, mainly salt workers, in the 19th century, it became an industrial site producing soda ash in 1865.
Come and visit this workers’ village and its must-see spots:
- the Barcarin church, dating from 1865
- the Fangassier and Galabert lagoons near the village, where you can admire flamingos and local wildlife.
- And to end your trip in style, the great beach of Arles next to the village: a stretch of fine golden sand where you can relax in the beautiful Provençal sunshine!
How do I get to Salin-de-Giraud?
The most practical way to get to Salin-de-Giraud is via Arles. Once in the ancient city, you can choose between the bus, a taxi or the car.
Envia buses run daily between Arles and Salin-de-Giraud – Camargue. The journey usually takes thirty-five to thirty-eight minutes with fifteen stops, including Gabelle, Mas du Puits, Gimeaux, Les Passerons, Montlong and Villeneuve, to name but a few. A journey to Salin-de-Giraud – Péchiney, with thirteen stops, takes twenty-seven minutes.
Going from Arles to Salin-de-Giraud by taxi takes about forty minutes, for a 39 km journey. There are several taxi companies to choose from: Taxi Grès, Languedoc Taxis or Beep Beep Taxi.
Driving from Arles to Salin-de-Giraud also takes about forty minutes. Turn left onto the D36 (signs for Le Sambuc/Salin-de-Giraud); continue to exit 4 towards Nîmes/Arles – Trinquetaille/Bellegarde/Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer/Salin-de-Giraud… This route leads to Rue Porte de Laure.
