Villas in Aigues Mortes
Aigues-Mortes gives couples and families a walled medieval town in the Petite Camargue, about 20 minutes from Montpellier airport. The ramparts, the Tour de Constance and the salt pans are on the doorstep. The town is not on the sea, though: Le Grau-du-Roi and the beaches lie beyond the marshes.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £244
About Aigues Mortes
Aigues-Mortes is a town of about 8,700 people in the Gard, inside medieval walls that run for some 1,650 metres. Louis IX acquired it for direct access to the Mediterranean and sailed from here on crusade in 1248 and 1270. The Tour de Constance, finished in 1254, later held Protestant prisoners; Marie Durand carved the word résister on its well. Inside the walls the old town is compact and easy on foot, with cafés and restaurants around the central square for the evening. Salt is still made here, with seawater led for more than 70 km through channels to the pans. Homes are spread around the town, sleeping four to eight, and about half list a pool; check each listing.
Is Aigues Mortes right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and families wanting history, salt marshes and beaches nearby
- Not for you if
- You want to walk out of the door onto sand, because the sea lies beyond Le Grau-du-Roi.
Near Aigues Mortes
Le Grau-du-Roi
The neighbouring resort between Aigues-Mortes and the sea, with 18 km of fine sand beaches and the Port-Camargue marina.
L'Espiguette
The Pointe de l'Espiguette on the Le Grau-du-Roi coast, where sand dunes form an important wildlife habitat and a lighthouse was built in 1867.
Tour Carbonnière
A tower in Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze that once guarded the only passageway into the walled town of Aigues-Mortes.
Getting to Aigues Mortes
Montpellier airport is about 20 minutes away by car. Aigues-Mortes has a train station, on the branch line from Nîmes to Le Grau-du-Roi, and Nîmes is about 33 km by road. You can manage a town stay without a car, but a car helps for the beaches and the Camargue.
Villas in Aigues Mortes
3-star property
3-star property
Odalys Référence Le Mas des Flamants
Aigues Mortes, Camargue, France
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£35
per night
3-star property
Odalys Résidence Le Mas des Flamants
Aigues Mortes, Camargue, France
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£37
per night
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
Aigues Mortes villa holidays: questions answered
Can you walk the walls of Aigues-Mortes?
Yes, for a fee. You can walk the ramparts and go inside the towers, including the Tour de Constance. The ticket office is in the north-west corner, offers audio guides and closes at lunchtime, so go in the morning or mid-afternoon.
Is there a beach at Aigues-Mortes?
Not in the town itself. Le Grau-du-Roi, next door between Aigues-Mortes and the Gulf of Lions, has 18 km of fine sand beaches, including the dunes of L'Espiguette.
Can you get to Aigues-Mortes by train?
Yes. The town has a station, and the branch line from Nîmes to Le Grau-du-Roi also carries sea salt. From Montpellier airport, though, the drive of about 20 minutes beats the bus by a long way.
What is the Tour de Constance in Aigues-Mortes?
It is the great round tower Louis IX built, finished in 1254, about 22 metres across with walls 6 metres thick at the base. In the 18th century it was a prison for Protestants, including Marie Durand.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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