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hquittner Says: The interior is plain stone walls with niches , one of which in the north wall contains a small replica of the holy boat. The crypt was added in 1448 by King Rene who apparentlyhelped find the bones of the main Marys
Walk Around the Church of Saintes-Mairies
hquittner Says: The present church was built in 1130, although older churches have stood here. There are two important religious celebration here, one on May 24 and 25 a pilgrimage day for the arrival of the "Boat of Bethany and the other on the week end nearest to October 22 which is for...
Muya Says: Being in the South of France for our friend’s wedding in Salon-de-Provence, we had a need to see the Mediterranean Sea… A real need to relax and have a swim :-) Although the mistral wind was quite strong that day, I was almost dehydrated ! I really had to drag myself to the...
Muya Says: The church is characterized by a single nave of 15 meter high, straight and without any ornament. The roof is surrounded by a rampart walk with crenels. Arrow slits are set in the walls and the donjon roof was used as a lookout. All this shows that the church was an ancient...
Restaurant Le Chalut: Specialities of the Camargue
mickebear Says: The service was quick, food was good, especially the sea food, although they do serve other meals too.I even found their website!!! Bouillabaisse, it had just the right mix of ingredients.
Muya Says: I tried a specialty of the area, Gardiane de Taureau (bull meat - 9,20 euros), quite a special taste and very good. The Plate of the sea was also tasty (10 euros), and the dessert, melon marinated in Muscat de Rivesalte was really delicious. A total of 37 euros for two,...
Climb up on the roof of the church for aerial view
mickebear Says: Quite surprisingly, you can climb up (the narrow staircase) to the roof top of the church, costing you around 2 EUR. You will not be disappointed, because the aerial view to flat Camargue is suberb.
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: The legend extended in days of board of king of Provence Rene. In 1496 Sara's remains were found. The custom of Sara's remains worship begins. 24 - on May, 25th each year of thousand gipsy-pilgrims from all over the world come here. That is why Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is a...
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Quite surprisingly, you can climb up (the narrow staircase) to the roof top of the church, costing you around 2 EUR. You will not be disappointed, because the...
Q: I hope to be able to go to the Romany festival at the end of May this year and would very much like to hear from others who have...
A: Thank you for your prompt reply - however, I am aware of that website, and am sure it is vey helpful as a source of hotel accommodation. However, I am not asking about...
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A relaxing day in Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Capital of the Camargue, the city is famous for the gatherings held by the gipsies every year. And also for its church that dominates the village and whose clocks can be seen from 10 km around....
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Moscow - Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
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The Gypsy pilgrimage begins May 24-26 every year in the southern French town of Saintes-Maries de la Mer to celebrate Saint Sara's annual return to the shores of the Mediterranean.
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On our first trip into the Camargue we drove out from Arles and visited St. Gilles and then went out to Saintes-Maires-de-la-Mer and finally stopped at Aigue-Mort. Our second visit we we were part of...
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