Salin-de-Giraud

Seaside resort in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Salin-de-Giraud is a village located in the commune of Arles in Bouches-du-Rhône (canton Arles-Ouest), approximately 40 kilometers from the city center of Arles.[1]

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Salin-de-Giraud
Seaside resort
A street in Salin-de-Giraud, France, 2007
A street in Salin-de-Giraud, France, 2007
Salin-de-Giraud is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Salin-de-Giraud
Coordinates: 43°24′50.4″N 4°43′48″E
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
DepartmentBouches-du-Rhône
ArrondissementArles
CantonArles-Ouest
Municipality Arles
Population
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2,087
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Postal code
13129
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History

Salin-de-Giraud lies southeast of the Camargue delta, on the right bank of the Rhône. The village was established in 1856. The salt marshes located in the southeastern corner of the Camargue have made Salin-de-Giraud a major center of salt production.[2]

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