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Camargue's famous black bulls

The Rhône delta was responsible for the formation of the 140,000 ha (346,000 acres) of wetlands, pastures, dunes and salt flats that make up the Camargue, but human efforts are needed to preserve it.

The region now maintains a fragile ecological balance, in which a unique collection of flora flourishes, including tamarisk and narcissi, and fauna such as egrets, pink flamingoes and ibises.

The pastures provide gazing for sheeps, and small white local-type horses, ridden by the "gardians" (i.e. cow-boys), a hardy community who traditionally lived in thatched huts ("cabanes"), and still play their part in keeping Camargue traditions alive.

A wonderful and typical activity in the Camargue : horse riding.