Aigues-Mortes

Aigues-mortes is a French city, in the departement of Gard, in the south of France. Population (1999) : 6,084.

It is famous for the well-preserved city walls surrounding the city.

History

The foundation of the city is attributed to Marius Caius, around 102 BC, but the first document mentioning a place called "Ayga Mortas" (dead waters) dates from the 10th century.

Louis IX of France (Saint Louis) launched the Seventh and the Eighth crusades from Aigues-Mortes.