Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer · Bouches-du-Rhône

Parc ornithologique de Pont de Gau

Watch flamingos and other birds of Camargue along the trails in the Pont de Gau park. Marshes, reed beds and bird hides make up this 60-hectare site. Signs and markers along the route help you identify the species.

Greater flamingo photographed at Parc de Pont de Gau in February 2025.
Benjamin Smith · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed in WebP format; proportions preserved, possible cropping on display.

Plan your visit

Address: RD 570, quartier Pont de Gau, 13460 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Opening times: Admission from April to September: daily, 9 am to 6 pm. From October to March: daily, 10 am to 5 pm, except 25 December. You can leave up until sunset.
Prices: Adult: €8.50. Child aged 4 to 12: €5. Person with a disability: from €5.
With children: The tourist office states that families and children are welcome.
Indoors: Trails and observation hides in a natural marshland area.
Access and precautions: Free parking, picnic area and bicycle parking. Self-guided visits; guided tours on request.

Official source Directions

Information checked on October 4, 2026 · Provence Tourisme, données de l’office des Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Ideas for outings, practical information and official sources to help you plan your visit. Check conditions with the venue before travelling.

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