Saint-Gilles Marina

Saint-Gilles sits on the Rhône à Sète canal and puts you right at the gateway to the Camargue — one of Europe's most wild and atmospheric wetland regions. The halte fluviale offers moorings with essential services, and the town itself is worth a wander for its remarkable Romanesque abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site. From here, the flamingos, white horses, and salt flats of the Camargue are practically on your doorstep. It's a surprisingly rich stop for a place that often gets overlooked on the route south.