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Information About Beaucaire, Camargue

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Things to do in Beaucaire

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

This is a town equally proud of its traditional and cosmopolitan ways, located between the famous Languedoc and Provence departments. There is an excellent range of shopping in the town and nearby, and hte town offers a good range of general services. 'Les Beaux Quais' are a series of musical evenings on the quayside in July and August.

What is there to see?

The old sqaure with flower covered facades. The Abbey of Saint Romain. Le Vieux Mas, and Mas des Tourelles

What can I visit?

Visit the Collegiate church of Notre Dame des Pommiers the Château Royal, and the Auguste Jacques Museum

Is this place famous for anything?

Eagle handling and flying demonstations

Is there a market day?

The market is held on Thursday and Sundays mornings

Is there a tourist office?

Yes, next to the Post Office on the canal front

Are there any museums near here?

Museum Auguste-Jacquet
This is a museum of archeology
Location: In the garden of the Castle
Opening Hours: Everyday - 10h00 to 12h00, 14h00 to 17h15. Closed Tuesday and Public Holidays

Are there any other recommended activities?

Many local wine cellars, and an olive grinding mill

Is there anything else worth mentioning?

At Beaucaire you are approximately 20 kms from the famous town of Arles, where Van Gogh painted many of his most famous works. It was whilst lliving at Arles he began to use the swirling brush strokes and intense yellows, greens, and blues associated with such typical works as Bedroom at Arles, painted in 1888, and Starry Night painted in 1889. You can see the influences behind many of his painting as you cruise in the Camargue.


Eating and Drinking in Beaucaire

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Best places to drink an aperitif?

2 G's
Atmosphere: A typically French local bar

Budget restaurant

Du Nord au Sud
Address: Quai de General de Gaulle
Atmosphere: A southern terraced bistro where children are welcome
Cuisine: Typical french cuisine
Speciality: Moules frites
Opening Hours: Open every day, all year
Contact Details: Tel: 04 66 59 02 55

Moderately priced restaurant

L'Oliveraie
Address: Route de Nimes

Upmarket restaurant

Les Doctrinaires
Address: Quai du General de Gaulle
Atmosphere: A modern restaurant where the nouveau rich in the region like to be seen
Cuisine: classic and modern cuisine
Speciality: The fish and meat dishes are highly recommended
Opening Hours: Closed Saturday midday and from mi-December to mi-January
Contact Details: Tel: 04 66 59 23 70


Shopping in Beaucaire

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Supermarket

Carrefour, approximately 3 kms from the Base
Route de Nimes
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9h00 to 21h00

Supermarket

Coccinelle
10 minutes on foot from the Base

Supermarket 3

There are ED Discount, Leader Price and Intermarché supermarkets here

What other shops are there??

There is a good range of general shops here.


Practicalities at Beaucaire

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Mooring

Moor here at our base, where shore power is available.

Can I get water here?

Yes

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

Yes

Can I get fuel here?

Yes

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

No

Are there any public waste bins here?

Yes

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

Yes, in the main building. Please note that this is open during office hours only

Is there a bank?

There are several in the centre of Beaucaire, including Banque Populaire du Sud at 26B Quai Géneral de Gaulle, and BNP Paribas at 34, Quai Gén de Gaulle

Is there an ATM?

Yes in centre of Beaucaire

Is there a post office?

Yes, at Quai du General de Gaulle

Is there a doctor?

Dr. Deflaux, Tel: 04 66 59 57 60, Drs. Bruey, Bourgeois, Tel: 04 66 59 10 30

Is there a dentist?

Drs. Pascal/Guiraud - Tel: 06 66 59 29 80

Is there a pharmacy?

Pharmacie de l'Hôtel de Ville, 27, Rue Ledru Rollin, Tel: 04 66 59 29 53, Pharmacie Michel Lagret, 2, Rue Hôtel de Ville, tel: 04 66 59 10 50 and Pharmacie Jean-Luc Terrin, 13, Avenue Farciennes, tel: 04 66 59 21 41

Is there a taxi company here?

Taxis Jean-Paul - Tel: 06 22 52 71 59

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