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The Rhône delta
Let's put things in context
The deltas of the Mediterrean basin
What do you know about the Rhône delta? Test your knowledge
What do you know about the Rhône? Test your knowledge
Discovery
History
A delta that has resisted human incursions
An extensive, but discreet, architectural heritage
Churches and abbeys
Watchtowers
Lighthouses
Chateaux
Agriculture and stock breeding
A region where farming is difficult
Three constraints on agricultural activity
Rice
Vineyards
Stock breeding
Bulls
Horses
Sheep
A land of salt
Skills and traditions
Hunting
Fishing
Reed harvesting – the sagne
The bouvine
The corrida
Leisure activities
Nature
Landscapes marked by the river and the sea
The Camargue: river and lakes
The Camargue: lagoons and sea
The coastline
A patchwork of environments
Dunes
Lagoons
Sansouires
Marshes
Pelouses (pasture land)
Forests
A profusion of species
A century of industrial development
Salt production
The Solvay factory
Fos-sur-Mer: its industrial complex and port
Ten questions about the Rhône delta. Test your knowledge
An overall view
A landscape formed by 10,000 years of evolution
A delta enclosed by dykes – a system of irrigation
October 1993 – a flood that brought back memories
The floods of December 2003
The breach at Fourques, on the Petit Rhône
Flooding on the right bank of the Petit Rhône
The irrigation system
The drainage system
Water management: a serious matter
The sea dyke – some profound implications
Three contentious issues concerning water…
A major consequence: the inverted hydrology of the delta
… and a number of management problems
The protection of the coastline
And what if the sea rose?
The delta's biological riches – but also its fragility
Why is this natural heritage so exceptional?
What are the conservation problems?
How is nature protected?
The role of the Regional Nature Park
Day-to-day difficulties
A diversified population
Some pointed questions
The Park
Talking about a Regional Nature Park…
Who are we?
A territory
Five assignments
Decision-making by consensus
A team
A variety of partners
… and some figures
What do you know about the Camargue Regional Nature Park?
Its activities
Improving the management of the natural environment
Five examples of good management practice
The restoration of the coastal dunes
The fight against invasive species
Improving water management
An overview
The Water Charter: a developing strategy
The Delta Contract: a comprehensive, integrated action programme
Reconciling agriculture and the environment
Mixed farming: State-backed contracts (Contrats Territoriaux d'Exploitation)
Technical support and pasturage contracts for stock breeders
The breeders' associations secretariat
Support for horse breeders
Support for bull breeders
The Wetlands and Manades of the Camargue operation
Showcasing agricultural products
Maintaining the quality of the landscape
Monitoring changes in the landscape
Developing the concept of a territory
Services
Educational activity
Resources at your disposal
The Musée de la Camargue (a Musée de France)
The discovery trail
Information sheet
La Maison du Parc
The permanent exhibition
Temporary exhibitions
Events
The shop
Maison du Parc: Practical information
Compatible or incompatible?
Flamingos and rice fields
Mosquitoes, people and the environment
Tourism and disturbances to wildlife
Hunting, reed beds, pasture and wildlife
The Camargue Territorial Observatory
Tourism and leisure activities
Species
Habitats
The cultural heritage
Interactive maps
Agriculture
Coastline, marine and water-resource management
Be part of it
Acting in favour of the environment
What local people can do
Reforestation
Nature conservation campaigns
Sponsoring a flamingo
Creating a nature refuge
Local associations
Environmental education projects
What farmers can do
Reforestation
Nature conservation campaigns
Sponsoring a flamingo
Creating a nature refuge
Local associations
Environmental education projects
State-backed contracts ('Contrats Territoriaux d'Exploitation')
What visitors can do
Nature conservation campaigns
Sponsoring a flamingo
Local associations
Environmental education projects
Test your knowledge
Let us know your views
News
Recent developments
Events
The Bulletin du Parc (french version)
Maps
On a larger scale than that of the Rhône delta
On the scale of the Rhône delta
On the scale of the Camargue Regional Nature Park
Practical Information
Leaflets
Touristical map
Manade having an agreement with the Park
The emblems of the manades
A short guide : Que faire en Camargue (french version)
Catalogue of the Park's publications
The Camargue – a bibliography
Files
The Park's Charter
The Camargue horse
Bulls in the Camargue
Information files
Presentation of the Park
Geographical data
Agriculture
Fishing
Tourism
Sustainable tourism
Studies
Impact study for an anti-mosquito campaign
Preliminary study for the management of sea fishing
Flooding
Reforestation
The Camargue delta contract
Report on activities
Glossary
Site plan
Useful links
Contact
Legal notices
© 2003 - Parc naturel régional de Camargue
Home page
The Rhône delta
The Park
Its activities
The Camargue Territorial Observatory
Be part of it
News
Maps
Practical Information
Files
Glossary
Site plan
Useful links
Contact
Legal notices
Let's put things in context
Discovery
An overall view
Talking about a Regional Nature Park…
Who are we?
What do you know about the Camargue Regional Nature Park?
Improving the management of the natural environment
Improving water management
Reconciling agriculture and the environment
Maintaining the quality of the landscape
Monitoring changes in the landscape
Developing the concept of a territory
Resources at your disposal
Compatible or incompatible?
Tourism and leisure activities
Species
Habitats
The cultural heritage
Interactive maps
Agriculture
Coastline, marine and water-resource management
Acting in favour of the environment
Test your knowledge
Let us know your views
Recent developments
Events
The Bulletin du Parc (french version)
On a larger scale than that of the Rhône delta
On the scale of the Rhône delta
On the scale of the Camargue Regional Nature Park
Leaflets
Touristical map
Manade having an agreement with the Park
The emblems of the manades
A short guide : Que faire en Camargue (french version)
Catalogue of the Park's publications
The Camargue – a bibliography
The Park's Charter
The Camargue horse
Bulls in the Camargue
Information files
Sustainable tourism
Studies
Flooding
Reforestation
The Camargue delta contract
Report on activities
The deltas of the Mediterrean basin
What do you know about the Rhône delta? Test your knowledge
What do you know about the Rhône? Test your knowledge
History
Agriculture and stock breeding
Skills and traditions
Leisure activities
Nature
A century of industrial development
Ten questions about the Rhône delta. Test your knowledge
A landscape formed by 10,000 years of evolution
A delta enclosed by dykes – a system of irrigation
Water management: a serious matter
The protection of the coastline
The delta's biological riches – but also its fragility
The role of the Regional Nature Park
Day-to-day difficulties
A diversified population
Some pointed questions
A territory
Five assignments
Decision-making by consensus
A team
A variety of partners
… and some figures
Five examples of good management practice
The restoration of the coastal dunes
The fight against invasive species
An overview
The Water Charter: a developing strategy
The Delta Contract: a comprehensive, integrated action programme
Mixed farming: State-backed contracts (Contrats Territoriaux d'Exploitation)
Technical support and pasturage contracts for stock breeders
Services
Educational activity
The Musée de la Camargue (a Musée de France)
La Maison du Parc
Flamingos and rice fields
Mosquitoes, people and the environment
Tourism and disturbances to wildlife
Hunting, reed beds, pasture and wildlife
What local people can do
What farmers can do
What visitors can do
Presentation of the Park
Geographical data
Agriculture
Fishing
Tourism
Impact study for an anti-mosquito campaign
Preliminary study for the management of sea fishing