Aigues-Mortes: It's all wrong! — Unusual guided tour and the true story
The Camargue, Marseille
What if everything you thought you knew about Aigues-Mortes was wrong? A guided walking tour to separate fact from myth, through surprising misconceptions, led by a local author.
Highlights
- Challenge preconceptions on an unusual tour
- Be led by an author who specializes in Aigues-Mortes
- Enjoy a lively, accessible and humorous experience
- Enjoy an ideal outing with your family or a group of adults
Description
Did Louis IX die of the plague?
Did the sea reach the foot of the ramparts?
Were the Knights Templar imprisoned in the Tour de Constance?
What if all of this were false... or almost?
Welcome to “It's all false!”, a guided tour of Aigues-Mortes unlike any other.
Here, we don't recite dates: we debunk common misconceptions, one by one, to reveal the true history of the city, often far more surprising than the legend.
Your guide
Dimitri Moulins is the author of two books on the secrets of Aigues-Mortes. Having lived in the town for over twenty years, he knows its stones, myths and hidden truths. With him, history comes alive, becomes accessible, and is full of humor.
The itinerary
For 1 hour, you will set off from Place Saint-Louis to explore the town's narrow streets and walk along the ramparts.
At each stop, a common misconception is dispelled in the face of historical reality: the founding of the city, the death of Saint Louis, the Knights Templar, the salt marshes, the relationship with the sea...
You’ll never see Aigues-Mortes the same way again.
Whether you are discovering the town for the first time or you think you already know everything about it, you will leave with a fresh perspective – and some amazing stories to tell.
✅ Ideal for: curious people, history buffs, families who want to get off the beaten track
Please note: The tour is conducted in French, on foot, outdoors (streets of the town and areas around the ramparts). Starting point: Place Saint-Louis. Drop-off point: Place Saint-Louis. Children under 6 years old participate free of charge.
Includes
1-hour guided walking tour (tour in French)
Accompanied by a local guide who has written two books about Aigues-Mortes
Explanations and anecdotes along the way
Excludes
Entrance to monuments (exterior tour only)
Transportation to the starting point
Important Information
- Outdoor tour through the streets of the city and at the foot of the ramparts
This activity runs rain or shine, so please dress appropriately
Meet at Place Saint-Louis a few minutes before departure
Children under 6 years old participate free of charge
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
