"Manade A manade (prov. ""menada"", originally from lat. ""manus"" = hand) is a term used mainly in the Camargue area in France for a semi-feral group of Camargue cattle or horses led by a gardian, or herder. In French, the word ""manade"" dates from 1867. In older texts it also referred to herds of sheep, but modern use of the term is limited only to raising groups of larger livestock. Raising animals in manades is specific for the Crau, Camargue (Provence) and Petite Camargue (Languedoc) regions of France, and therefore the term itself is strongly associated with the same area."
"Camargue The Camargue () (Provençal ""Camarga"") is a natural region located south of Arles, France, between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhône delta. The eastern arm is called the ""Grand Rhône""; the western one is the ""Petit Rhône"". Administratively it lies within the ""département"" of Bouches-du-Rhône, the appropriately named ""Mouths of the Rhône"", and covers parts of the territory of the communes of Arles – the largest commune in Metropolitan France, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer – the second largest – and Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône. A further expanse of marshy plain, the Petite Camargue (little Camargue), just to the west of the"
"years by man-made barriers, such as dams on the Rhône and sea dykes, but flooding remains a problem across the region. Camargue The Camargue () (Provençal ""Camarga"") is a natural region located south of Arles, France, between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhône delta. The eastern arm is called the ""Grand Rhône""; the western one is the ""Petit Rhône"". Administratively it lies within the ""département"" of Bouches-du-Rhône, the appropriately named ""Mouths of the Rhône"", and covers parts of the territory of the communes of Arles – the largest commune in Metropolitan France, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer – the second"
"Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (lit.: Saint Marys of the Sea, Provençal Occitan: ""Lei Santei Marias de la Mar"") is the capital of the Camargue (Provençal Occitan ""Camarga"") in the south of France. It is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department by the Mediterranean Sea. Its 2012 population was 2,495, though it can swell to 500,000 during the summer holidays. It covers the second-largest area of all communes in Metropolitan France, smaller only than that of neighbouring Arles. The town is situated in the Rhône River delta, about 1 km east of the mouth of the Petit Rhône distributary. The commune comprises alluvial"
"""Petit Rhône"", is in the ""département"" of Gard. Camargue was designated a Ramsar site as a ""Wetland of International Importance"" on 1 December 1986. With an area of over , the Camargue is western Europe's largest river delta. It is a vast plain comprising large brine lagoons or ""étangs"", cut off from the sea by sandbars and encircled by reed-covered marshes. These are in turn surrounded by a large cultivated area. Approximately a third of the Camargue is either lakes or marshland. The central area around the shoreline of the ""Étang de Vaccarès"" has been protected as a regional park"
"Étang de Vaccarès Étang de Vaccarès is a lake, or rather; a salt water lagoon (""étang""), in the wetlands of the Camargue in the delta of the River Rhône in southern France. The lake has an area of 65 km², and the depth is less than two meters. It is the northernmost, and also the largest of the lakes of the Camargue, and constitutes the principal element in the water control system of the Rhône delta, which depends upon a strict management of water resources, through pumping, irrigation and draining stations making a complex network of channels throughout the river"
"contamination. Étang de Vaccarès Étang de Vaccarès is a lake, or rather; a salt water lagoon (""étang""), in the wetlands of the Camargue in the delta of the River Rhône in southern France. The lake has an area of 65 km², and the depth is less than two meters. It is the northernmost, and also the largest of the lakes of the Camargue, and constitutes the principal element in the water control system of the Rhône delta, which depends upon a strict management of water resources, through pumping, irrigation and draining stations making a complex network of channels throughout the"
"has a railway station on the line from Saint-Césaire to Le Grau-du-Roi. The Petite Camargue is an area of wetlands on the west side of the delta of the Rhône River in southern France. Aimargues is a small town in the Petite Camargue beside the River Vidourle which rises in the Cévennes Mountains to the northwest. Some 6,000 years BC much of the interior of the Petite Carmargue was occupied by a lagoon, ""l’étang de l’or"", which was separated from the sea by a sandy bar. Since then the lake has become progressively silted up. The countryside around Aimargues is"
"Arles Arles (; Provençal in both classical and Mistralian norms; ""Arelate"" in Classical Latin) is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, of which it is a subprefecture, in the former province of Provence. A large part of the Camargue is located on the territory of the commune, making it the largest commune in Metropolitan France in terms of territory (though Maripasoula, French Guiana, is much larger). The city has a long history, and was of considerable importance in the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis. The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed"
"Camargue cattle The Camargue is a breed of domestic cattle native to the Camargue marshlands of the river delta of the Rhône in southern France. It used for the traditional sport of ""course camarguaise"", a kind of bloodless bull-fight, but not for the ""corrida"", Iberian-style bull-fighting. It is one of two cattle breeds raised in semi-feral conditions in the Camargue; the other is the Brava or Race de Combat, a fighting breed. Since 1996 it has been officially known as the Provençal: Raço di Biòu. The Raço di Biòu has long been raised in semi-feral conditions in the wetlands of"
"Parc naturel régional de Camargue Parc naturel régional de Carmargue (PNRC), or Regional Nature Park of the Camargue, is a protected area which was designated in 1970 along the shoreline of the Camargue, France. The park protects a wetland environment and an adjacent marine area. The boundaries of the park have been expanded to include a lagoon called the Étang de Vaccarès. The Camargue is also the site of a national nature reserve, and has been designated by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. The park is twinned with a Spanish wetland, the Doñana National Park at the mouth of the"
"Camargue has been drained for agricultural purposes. The Camargue has an eponymous horse breed, the famous white Camarguais. Camargue horses are ridden by the ""gardians"" (cowboys), who rear the region's cattle for fighting bulls for export to Spain, as well as sheep. Many of these animals are raised in semi-feral conditions, allowed to roam through the Camargue within a manade, or free-running herd. They are periodically rounded up for culling, medical treatment, or other events. Few towns of any size have developed in the Camargue. Its ""capital"" is Arles, located at the extreme north of the delta where the Rhône"
"Camargue horse The Camargue horse is an ancient breed of horse indigenous to the Camargue area in southern France. Its origins remain relatively unknown, although it is generally considered one of the oldest breeds of horses in the world. For centuries, possibly thousands of years, these small horses have lived wild in the harsh environment of the Camargue marshes and wetlands of the Rhône delta, which covers part of the départements of Gard and Bouches-du-Rhône. There they developed the stamina, hardiness and agility for which they are known today. Traditionally, they live in semi-feral conditions in the marshy land of"
"Vaunage The Vaunage is an area of southern France made up of the plain and the small hills around Nages. It is known for its oppidum. The Vaunage area is located between Languedoc and Provence and between Sommières and Nîmes. It is north of the Camargue. From east to west the villages of Vaunage are: Caveirac, Clarensac, Langlade, Saint-Dionizy, Nages-et-Solorgues, Calvisson, Boissières, Saint-Côme-et-Maruéjols, Congénies. According to the 1999 census, The population of the Vaunage was 15,250, the area being 9981 ha. The name is a contraction of ""Vallée de Nages"", the valley of Nages. The valley is a furrowed combe"
"France. For centuries, possibly thousands of years, these small horses have lived wild in the harsh environment of the wetlands of the Rhône delta, the Camargue marshes, developing the stamina, hardiness and agility for which they are known today. They are the traditional mount of the ""gardians"" – Camargue ""cowboys."" Camargue horses galloping through water, as does ""Crin Blanc"" in the film, are a popular and romantic image of the region. The film was shot entirely on location in the southeast region of France; specifically the ""Petite Camargue"" (little Camargue), Bouches-du-Rhône, France, a marsh area located south of Arles, between"
"(due to subsequent adjustments to the department's boundaries). With an area of over 930 km (360 mi), the Camargue is Western Europe's largest river delta (technically an island, as it is wholly surrounded by water). It is a vast plain comprising large brine lagoons or ""étangs"", cut off from the sea by sandbars and encircled by reed-covered marshes which are in turn surrounded by a large cultivated area. The Camargue is home to more than 400 species of birds, the brine ponds providing one of the few European habitats for the greater flamingo. The marshes are also a prime habitat"
"and Patrimony : Lorgues Lorgues is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. Lorgues is located in the middle of wineries and fields of olive trees. It is in the center of the department of the Var between the Mediterranean Sea and the Gorges du Verdon. The village centre has a very large open-air market every Tuesday for fish, poultry, meat, fruit, vegetables, pastries, clothes and other products, which is very popular with locals, tourists and residents of other nearby villages. A number of religious buildings, ruins, olive oil mills, and ancient facades"
"Marys. In another version, Sara was a local woman who welcomed the three Marys on their arrival. A statue of Ste. Sarah is in the crypt of the church, which also encloses a 4th-century BC taurobolic altar once dedicated to the cult of the Indo-Iranian god , although a likely Celtic origin is claimed. Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (lit.: Saint Marys of the Sea, Provençal Occitan: ""Lei Santei Marias de la Mar"") is the capital of the Camargue (Provençal Occitan ""Camarga"") in the south of France. It is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department by the Mediterranean Sea. Its 2012 population was"
"Lorgues Lorgues is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. Lorgues is located in the middle of wineries and fields of olive trees. It is in the center of the department of the Var between the Mediterranean Sea and the Gorges du Verdon. The village centre has a very large open-air market every Tuesday for fish, poultry, meat, fruit, vegetables, pastries, clothes and other products, which is very popular with locals, tourists and residents of other nearby villages. A number of religious buildings, ruins, olive oil mills, and ancient facades appear under the"
"Baraigne Baraigne is a commune in the Aude department in the Occitanie region of southern France. The inhabitants of the commune are known as ""Baraignois"" or ""Baraignoises"". Baraigne is located in the north-west of the department of Aude some 10 km west by north-west of Castelnaudary and 12 km south-east of Villefranche-de-Lauragais and consists of plateaux and hills delimited by the Castelnaudary plain to the north and Ariege plain to the south with the whole region called ""La Piège"". The northern border of the commune is also the departmental border between Aude and Haute-Garonne. Access to the commune is by"
"Cambrin Cambrin is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. A farming and light industrial village some east of Béthune and southwest of Lille, at the junction of the D166 and the N41 roads, by the banks of the small river Surgeon. <br> The marshes of Cambrin are an area of ponds and swamps bordering the communes of Cuinchy and Annequin. They cover 22 hectares and are open to the public. This natural space is managed by the Nature Conservatory Sites of Nord and Pas-de-Calais. <br> As fenland, it plays a major ecological function for"
"Allas-Bocage Allas-Bocage is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. The inhabitants of the commune are known as ""Allasiens"" or ""Allasiennes"" Allas-Bocage is located some 5 km north-east of Mirambeau and 40 km south by south-west of Cognac. It can be accessed by the minor D151 road running off the D730 in the south-west and continuing north-east through the commune to the village then north to Jonzac. The D153 road also goes from Nieul-le-Virouil in the north-west through the commune north of the village and continues to join the D19 highway in the east."
"Bac du Sauvage The Bac du Sauvage or Sauvage Ferry is a cable ferry across a branch of the Rhône in the Camargue region of southern France. The crossing is long and carries a road across the Petit Rhône about from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and a similar distance upriver from the Mediterranean Sea. The ferry crossing is located on the territory of the commune of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Between October and March, the ferry operates from 0700 to 1200 and from 1330 to 1830. Between April and September, the hours are 0600 to 1200 and 1330 to 2000. The ferry operates every 30 minutes,"
"Bouillargues Bouillargues is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. It includes the hamlets of Garons, Caissargues and Rodilhan. It is situated to the southeast and close to the city of Nimes and in 2013 it had just over 6,000 residents. Bouillargues is located just southeast of the city of Nimes, at the northern edge of the Camargue and between two major highways, the N113 and the RD 135. The centre of Nimes is away, the airport is to the south, Montpellier is away, Avignon , Marseilles and Paris . The climate in Bouillargues is hot in summer"
"to June 2009, but has now been replaced by a new, more conventional cable ferry. Besides carrying cars, the ferry is often used by horse riding tours of the area. <BR> Bac du Sauvage The Bac du Sauvage or Sauvage Ferry is a cable ferry across a branch of the Rhône in the Camargue region of southern France. The crossing is long and carries a road across the Petit Rhône about from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and a similar distance upriver from the Mediterranean Sea. The ferry crossing is located on the territory of the commune of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Between October and March, the"
"Marsillargues Marsillargues (Provençal: ""Marsilhargues"") is a commune in the Hérault department in southern France. Its inhabitants are called ""Marsillarguois"". The city is situated on the Vidourle river, at mid distance of Montpellier and Nîmes. The commune lies on a vast plain, quite marshy in the south part, which is called Petite Camargue. The closest towns to Marsillargues are Lunel, Aimargues and Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze. The castle was founded in 1305 by Guillaume de Nogaret, who became Lord of Marsillargues, in reward of his services returned to Philip IV, King of France. From the feudal castle, only the basements, the large kitchens and"
"Barbery, Calvados Barbery is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region of north-western France. The inhabitants of the commune are known as ""Barberigeois"" or ""Barberigeoises"". Barbery is located some 18 km south by south-east of Caen and 10 km east by north-east of Thury-Harcourt. Access to the commune is by the D131 road from Croisilles in the south-west which passes through the heart of the commune and the village before continuing north-east to Urville. The D23 comes from Cesny-Bois-Halbout in the south and passes through the village before continuing north to join Route nationale N158 at Saint-Aignan-de-Cramesnil."
"Allas-Champagne Allas-Champagne is a French commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. The inhabitants of the commune are known as ""Allasiens"" or ""Allasiennes"" Allas-Champagne is located in the south of the department of Charente-Maritime in the former province of Saintonge some 10 km north-east of Jonzac and 5 km south-east of Archiac. It can be accessed by road D250 which comes east from the D699 linking Jonzac and Archiac through the village and continuing east as the D250E1 to Brie-sous-Archiac. There is also the D149 which comes from Archiac in the north passing thorough the"
"vast swampy wetlands area called the Camargue in the southwestern part of the department. Bouches-du-Rhône is bordered by the Rhône to the west and the Durance to the north. The Rhône divides into the Grand Rhône and Petit Rhône south of Arles; the area between forms the Camargue, a large wetland. The principal mountains of the department are the Sainte-Baume massif (1,042 metres – 3,418 feet), Mont Sainte-Victoire (1,011 metres – 3,316 feet), the Garlaban massif and Alpilles massif. The department's prefecture and largest city, Marseille, contains a major industrial harbour and serves as France's largest commercial port. The Bouches-du-Rhône"
"was finished in 1818. Marsillargues Marsillargues (Provençal: ""Marsilhargues"") is a commune in the Hérault department in southern France. Its inhabitants are called ""Marsillarguois"". The city is situated on the Vidourle river, at mid distance of Montpellier and Nîmes. The commune lies on a vast plain, quite marshy in the south part, which is called Petite Camargue. The closest towns to Marsillargues are Lunel, Aimargues and Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze. The castle was founded in 1305 by Guillaume de Nogaret, who became Lord of Marsillargues, in reward of his services returned to Philip IV, King of France. From the feudal castle, only the basements,"
"the voices of distressed peasants in the darkness of the night... La Chapelle-Faucher La Chapelle-Faucher is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. This small but quaint rural French village has a Romanesque-style church, Notre Dame de l'Assomption built in the 12th century, a rambling ancient chateau overlooking the Cole River built in the 13th century (some of which has been restored and used for wedding receptions and other events), a kindergarten and a town hall. La Chapelle-Faucher is set above the river Côle, a tributary of the Dronne river which runs through the nearby town"
"years, unlike larger communes that have a sample survey every year. Barges, Côte-d'Or Barges is a commune in the Côte-d'Or department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of eastern France. The inhabitants of the commune are known as ""Bargeois"" or ""Bargeoises"". Barges is located some 12 km due south of Dijon. Access to the commune is by the D996 road from Saulon-la-Rue in the north which passes down the eastern side of the commune and continues south-east to Noiron-sous-Gevrey. Access to the village is by the D109 from Épernay-sous-Gevrey in the south which enters the commune in the west and continues north-east"
"Camargue red rice Camargue red rice is a variety of red rice cultivated in the wetlands of the Camargue region of southern France. Red wild rice had traditionally grown in the marshes of the Camargue. Shortly after World War II vast swaths of salt marshes were desalinated. To boost the local economy, the previous production of salt was replaced by agriculture. Production of white rice was at its peak in the 1960s. By the 1980s this white rice had cross-pollinated with red wild rice, giving birth to the current breed of Camargue red rice. Once the husk is removed, the"