From the Van-Gogh Bridge to the Vigueirat Marshes

Named after the employee responsible for guarding and handling it, the "Langlois Bridge" gained worldwide fame thanks to representations made by Van Gogh at the end of the 19th century. The Van Gogh Bridge today The bridge that can be seen a few kilometers south of the city center, over the Arles-to-Bouc canal, is not, however, the one painted by the artist. It is also not in its original location. Technological progress, changes in town planning and the vagaries of war have meant that today we only see an identical example, once installed in Fos. However, the desire to evoke the painter, as well as to restore an old technique, made it possible to replace the work in its functional integrity, and in a landscaped setting similar to that seen by Van Gogh.

The Vigueirat Marshes, owned by the Coastal Conservatory, extend over 1,200 ha, including 919 ha classified as a National Nature Reserve. This area allows the observation of many animal species and the discovery of varied landscapes with flooded meadows and woods, sansouires, vast bodies of water and the largest protected reed bed in the Camargue. 15 km of trails (including an eco-responsible trail unique in France) will allow you to discover this exceptional natural space on foot, on a free or guided tour, on horseback or in a horse-drawn carriage. www.marais-vigueirat.reserves-naturelles.org

Via Rhôna sign at the end of the route