St Gilles Base Information | Boating Holidays

A town of Roman Art, which is an important pilgrimage site for Saint-Jacques de Compostelle and Saint-Pierre de Rome. Saint- Gilles is situated alongside the Camargue, which is a unique area. This area is fascinating and attractive for its originality. It enjoys the same climate as Provence and Languedoc however the landscape including the flora, the fauna and especially the bird life is totally different.

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At the Base

Base Opening Hours

Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm.
Tue, Thu and Sun: 10am – 4pm

Local Market

The market is open on Thursday and Sunday mornings.

Fishing

A fishing license is required for all channels (Midi, Camargue and Robine). The permit can be purchased at fishing tackle shops in villages near all bases. The only place where a fishing license is not required is the Etang de Thau being located in the maritime regulatory zone.

Parking at the Base

Secured uncovered parking onsite. (Pre-bookable)

Tourist Office

1 Place Frédéric Mistral,
30800 St. Gilles,
Tel: +33 (0) 466 87 33 75

Travel Information

By Road

Be prepared

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser, triangle & florescent jacket in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment youll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe

Directions

From Paris: Take the A6 to Lyon, then A7 and A9 towards Nîmes, exit in Nîmes-Est. Continue on D6086, go through Margueritte to arrive on the D135, go through Caissargues and continue on D42 to enter St.Gilles.
From Marseille: Take the A55 towards Fos-sur-Mer and the A7 towards Marignane. Then, take the A54 and continue onto N113 until you reach Arles. Follow the N572 until you get to St.Gilles.
From Montpellier: Take the A9 towards Nîmes and take Gallargues exit. Take the D6313 and go through Aimargues. Take the D6572, go through Vauvert and continue on the same road until St.Gilles.

By Rail

Closest train station(s):

Nîmes: 20 km
Arles: 20 km

By Air

Closest airport(s):

Nimes – Arles: 15 km
Montpellier: 57 km
Avignon: 58 km
Marseille: 95 km

By Sea

Closest port(s):

Santander (827km)