Book your discovery day with as excursions to enjoy a real immersion in the heart of the Camargue
WHY CHOOSE US ?
Authenticity
We offer you an authentic Camargue experience.
Expertise
Our guides have in-depth expertise of the region and its particularities.
Adventure
A unique adventure to discover the nature and culture of the Camargue
Sustainability
With AS Excursions contribute to the preservation of local traditions and cultures.
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Sabri Allouani
Sabri Allouani, the raseteur with the greatest prize list in the history of the Camargue race! Being in contact with bulls in his youth, he decided to move towards the Camargue race.
“I want to give back to the Camargue race what it has given me. I want to introduce people who wish to the Camargue and share my passion for this cultural richness that we have in the south with our bullfighting traditions and the unique spectacle to the world offered by the Camargue race.”
DISCOVERING A MANADE
It is in the town of Saintes-Maries-De-la-Mer, capital of the Camargue that you will discover a ranch! Enjoy an authentic visit between bulls, horses and Camargue wildlife. Guided tour of the manade in a cart set up in a 250-hectare estate with herdsmen on horseback for a discovery of around 2 hours. After the visit an aperitif is planned with tasting of Camargue specialties. The meal will be taken in an old restored stone cellar.
PROGRAM
– Presentation of the herd
– Explanations of customs and traditions
– Guardian Games
– Livestock Sorting Demonstration
– Explanations on the Mont Camarguaise.
– Aperitif & Tasting of Camargue specialties
– Visit of the Grau-du-Roi arenas.
TASTING MENU
Gardians salad (green salad and seasonal raw vegetables, black olives)
Gardianne of bull and Camargue rice
Cheese plate
Apple pie
Coffee and local red and rosé wine
Departure at 9:30 a.m. from the arenas of Grau-du-Roi, end of the excursion: 3:30 p.m.
Price: 90€ / adult
40€ / child (3 to 12 years old) with children’s menu
DISCOVER THE CAMARGUAISE RACE
Discover the Camargue race with AS Sabri Allouani and his personal explanations! The former champion will make you discover this unique sport in the world, where traditions, risks and folklore are mixed.
PROGRAM
– Reception in front of the Arena
– Participation as a spectator in the Camargue race
– Comments and explanations
– Snack
– Meeting with the raseteurs of the day
KEY WORD
In the Camargue race, the bull is king, statuesque and does not undergo killing.
Duration of the activity: 2h30 (race from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., times may vary depending on the season)
Go to the ticket office of the arenas of Grau-du-Roi.
Price: 25€/ per person with snack and meeting with the raseteurs of the day
VISIT OF THE ARENAS
The arenas of Grau du Roi erected at the entrance to the city and inaugurated during the sixties constitute a site of capital importance for the Camargue competitions as well as the bulls games organized from Easter until October. Each year, up to 3,000 people gather there to watch the agility of the raseteurs and their animals during the Camargue races.
PROGRAM
– Reception in front of the Arena
– Bullring Tour
– Visit to the toril
– Demonstrations
THE ARENAS
The arenas of Grau-du-Roi, one of the mythical places to discover absolutely to soak up Camargue culture!
Duration of the visit: 1 hour (times may vary depending on the season)
Every day
Go to the ticket office of the arenas of Grau-du-Roi.
Price: 10€ / person
AFTERWORK CAMARGUE GIPSY
Come and experience an unforgettable evening in the heart of the Camargue! The Mas de la Comtesse opens its doors to you for an exceptional Camargue evening. Enjoy a convivial aperitif, followed by a Gipsy concert and a DJ to dance the night away. On the program: Camargue traditions, festive atmosphere and a guaranteed change of scenery.
PROGRAM
– Demonstration of Camargue race
– Aperitif
– Gipsy and dj concert.
THE NIGHT
Enjoy a Camargue evening at Mas de la Comtesse for an unforgettable experience of local culture
One Friday per month out of season and two evenings (Friday and Sunday) in July-August.
Meet at 7 p.m. at the mas de la Comtesse. Late evening 1am.
Free entry by reservation. Contact to know the dates. Consumption and catering on site.
NEED INFORMATION?
Want to discover the Camargue? Come and enjoy a moment of sharing and conviviality by booking your activity to discover the Camargue alongside Sabri Allouani.
For works councils or group reservations, please book in advance for privatization of the activity.
Hours of operation :
Monday to Saturday – 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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