The Way of Arles or Via Tolosana
The Petite Camargue has the characteristic of being crossed by the three most important European pilgrimage routes, the one going to Rome, called " camin roumieu " then the camin francigène after Arles, the one going to Jerusalem by sea which passes through Saint-Gilles then Aigues-Mortes, and the one going to Santiago de Compostela , called the Tolosane Way at the time of the County of Toulouse then the Arles Way after the arrival of Louis IX in the bay of Aigues-Mortes. The three are connected to the Regordane Way which arrived from the Massif Central to Saint-Gilles.
Vauvert, historic pilgrimage site
Vauvert is a step on the road to Santiago de Compostela, the road to Arles. This is the GR 653 long-distance hiking trail. The route to Santiago de Compostela, which has had centuries of pilgrimage, has become a place of adventure. Hikers and visitors discover an inexhaustible trail of discovery along the trail. Discover yourself and others, history and landscapes.
The French Agency for the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela
The Tourist Office is a member of the Agence Française des Chemins de Compostelle (AFCC).
The AFCC is a professional association, one of whose aims is to pass on the cultural heritage of the roads to Santiago de Compostela.
It can help you prepare your pilgrimage and give you the right information and recommendations.
Let yourself be guided!
The Gard Hiking App
You can download the Rando Gard app and let yourself be "audio-guided" along the entire Camino de Santiago, from Saint-Gilles to Villetelle, stopping at Vauvert.
GR® Way of Saint James of Compostela
Practical Guides
The Tourist Office offers two practical guides for sale for your itinerary:
- Miam Miam Dodo "Saint-Jacques de Compostelle"
- Topo Guide "Saint-Jacques de Compostelle" - GR 653
We also offer you the Heritage Guide "La Voie d'Arles dans le Gard" free of charge, at the Tourist Office or for download :
Useful information
The Credencial
The credential (pilgrim's passport) opens you to a duty of respect and tolerance, constitutes an appreciable souvenir and sometimes a condition of access to certain accommodation.
Where can I find my credentials?
AFCC "The Ways of Saint James of Compostela"
4 rue Clémence Isaure
31000 TOULOUSE
(05 62 27 00 05)
Saint-Trophime Parish,
12 Cloister Street
13200 ARLES
(04 90 96 07 38) - www.paroisse-arles.com
Diocesan Pilgrimage Service,
31 ter avenue Saint-Lazare
34000 MONTPELLIER
(04 67 55 06 14) - www.catholique-montpellier.cef.fr
Where to get your credentials stamped?
The Tourist Office will stamp your credentials upon arrival. Many accommodation providers also have a personalized stamp.
Discover below the list of accommodations that welcome pilgrims at preferential rates.
Services
La maison de la Porte Saint Louis
Enjoy one free night with any weekly rental (excluding July and August). Benefit from a preferential rate for pilgrims upon presentation of your credential.
Ancienne Abbaye de Franquevaux "Le Camargue"
Apartment "Le Camargue" for 4 people, in a former Cistercian abbey, in the heart of a hamlet, in Franquevaux.
Ancienne Abbaye de Franquevaux "Le Grand Large"
Apartment "Le Grand Large" for 5 people, in a former Cistercian abbey, in the heart of a hamlet, in Franquevaux.
Ancienne Abbaye de Franquevaux "Le Scamandre"
Apartment "Le Scamandre" for 10 people, in a former Cistercian abbey, in the heart of a hamlet in Franquevaux
Ancienne Abbaye de Franquevaux "Les anciennes écuries"
Semi-detached apartment "Les Anciennes Écuries" for 10 people, in a former Cistercian abbey, in the heart of a hamlet in Franquevaux
Ancienne Abbaye de Franquevaux "Les Templiers"
Apartment "Les Templiers" for 8 people, in a former Cistercian abbey, in the heart of a hamlet in Franquevaux.
Ancienne Abbaye de Franquevaux "Lou Pitchoun"
Gîte "Lou Pitchoun" for 5 people, in a former Cistercian abbey, in the heart of a hamlet, in Franquevaux.
Le Castellas
Le Castellas, a detached, single-story village house for 4 people, in the heart of Vauvert in the Petite Camargue. Weekly or overnight rentals ar
Le Mazet sous l'Olivier
Le Mazet sous l'Olivier is a small, independent village cottage located in the heart of the village of Vauvert, in the Petite Camargue region. Av
L'accueil naturel
Single-story dormitory room in a natural setting, in the heart of a 2-hectare property. An alternative location, eco-designed accommodation.
Le Louvre
Rooms in a village house in the heart of the town center. Optional breakfast available upon request.
Le Lys d'Or
In the heart of the town of Vauvert, on the Way of St. James. Twelve rooms upstairs, each sleeping 1 to 4 people.
Couleurs du Sud
Spacious rooms on the upper floor of a family home, close to all amenities, in the city center. Special pilgrim rate.
Etape-Randonneur
Whether you are a hiker or a traveler, enjoy a warm welcome like at home in one of our 3 rooms, for up to 7 people.