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. |
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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 smal
l
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.