Aigues-Mortes is a town in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southwest France, with well preserved medieval city walls surrounding a historical centre.
Get in
South of Nimes
By train
The place has a train station
Get around
The historical centre is all contained within a compact area of the city walls, easily explored on foot.
See
Aigues Mortes is a nice fortified city, where it's possible to visit the ramparts, the walk through the village and the close by Salt Works.
Do
Walk around the ramparts of the medieval city walls, and see inside the various towers, including the Constance Tower. This costs money. The ticket office, located in the North West corner, offers audio guides, but is closed at lunchtime.
Buy
Lots of shops selling tourist nick-nacks
Eat
There are many pleasant cafes and restaurants within the city walls, particularly around the central square.
Drink
Sleep
Connect
Go next
The cities of Montpellier and Nimes are closest