Church Saintes Maries De La Mer, Camargue, France Stock Image

The Church of the Saintes Maries de la Mer has been built near the mouth of the Petit-Rhône at an important strategic position, because at the time of its construction between the 9th and the 12th centuries pirates were attacking the coast and it was necessary to defend it against invasions. The roof is encircled by a rampart walk and the church towers over the village and is visible from as far as 10 km inland.