Domaine de La Palissade

Name: Domaine de La Palissade
Address: Arles, 13129, FRANCE

Interpretation Centre

13129 Arles

Situated between the sea and the Rhône, the Domaine de la Palissade, a site belonging to the Conservatoire du Littoral, lies outside the dykes, making it of particular ecological interest, with its specific flora and fauna.

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This is the last area that bears witness to the natural evolution of the Rhône delta.

The La Palissade estate, located between Salin de Giraud and the coast, extends over 702 hectares on the right bank of the Grand Rhône. It lies entirely outside the dykes that protect the lower Camargue from the invasion of the river or the sea, making it of particular ecological interest, with its specific flora and fauna. This is the last area to bear witness to the natural evolution of the delta. Once used exclusively for livestock breeding, fishing and hunting, it was acquired by the Conservatoire du Littoral in 1976.

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Recognized as a wetland of international importance, the Domaine de la Palissade owes its landscape originality and uniqueness to its location and diversity of habitats and environments. At the mouth of the Rhône, this unique natural site is home to 307 plant species, 244 bird species and 58 fish species.
Owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral, it is a protected environment with a threefold ambition: to preserve, raise awareness and understand.
Open to the public, it offers a wealth of opportunities for discovery and observation. Interpretation trails guide visitors from the river to the marsh, along riparian forests, sansouïres, saldelle grasslands and reedbeds... A captivating exploration on foot or on horseback!