Information About Gallician, Camargue
Previous stop: Aigues Mortes
Next stop: Saint Gilles
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Things to do in Gallician
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
This is a lovely stop to see the open reed reed beds of the étang de Scamandre. There is abundant bird life here - especially the Marsh Harrier and Bittern.
What is there to see?
The area is famous for its horses and bulls in the fields of the "manades" (ranches) along the banks of the canal
What can I visit?
The 'Centre de Découverte du Scamandre (tel:04 66 73 52 05) is open from Wednesday to Saturday from 9.00 to 17.00 with guided visits
Is this place famous for anything?
Its wine cellars, which are open everyday exept for Sundays 8h-12h/14h-18h where you can take the Costières de Nimes wines.
Is there a market day?
no
Is there a public swimming pool?
no
Is there a tourist office?
No
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
No
Is there anything else worth mentioning?
This village is only one and a half hours from St Gilles, making it a good stop on first night, but you need to be aware that there is no restaurant. This is just a small village with minimum services available, but it is set in very pleasant countryside of vineyards and reed marshes.
Eating and Drinking in Gallician
Back to topBudget restaurant
Café du Pont (snack) tel: 04 66 73 57 87
Cuisine: Snack menu
Moderately priced restaurant
Restaurant l'ancien Monastère tel: 04/66/80/95/58 (booking is recommended)
Address: Place du Monastère Franquevaux (approximately 300 m from Canal du Rhône à Sète)
Cuisine: seasonal menus
Opening Hours: from Fridays to Tuesdays from 19.00
Contact Details: Tel: 04 66 80 95 58 (booking is recommended)
Shopping in Gallician
Back to topSupermarket
There is a small shop in village centre and a small bakery
Practicalities at Gallician
Back to topMooring
Moor here at the port, mooring stern on. The nightly cost is approximately €10. Alternatively you can moor on the canal bank (south side) in the country
Can I get water here?
yes
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
yes
Can I get fuel here?
no
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
no
Are there any public waste bins here?
At the port
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
yes
Is there a bank?
No
Is there an ATM?
No
Is there a post office?
No
Is there a doctor?
No
Is there a dentist?
No
Is there a pharmacy?
No
Is there a taxi company here?
No
Can I get internet access here?
No
