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Between the land and the sea, discover the Thau country…
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Some excursion ideas around Balaruc-les-Bains:- Sète, a unique island
A stone's throw away, Sète stands sentinel, omnipresent. A signal station on its flank, Mount Saint Claire dominates the plain and alerts boats to the presence of the unique isle. At the end of a lagoon, Sète begins with the Pointe Courte and continues by canals that reach into the center of the city. Birthplace of Georges Brassens, Paul Valéry, and Jean Vilar, the city possesses a rich patrimony.
- Bouzigues and Mèze, the cradles of oysters
The cradle of conchyliculture, Bousigues is a small, Mediterranean fishing village. Its Thau estuary museum enables one to learn everything about cultivating shellfish and the different fishing techniques practiced on the estuary.
The Muscat of Frontignan
Muscat has contributed much to the fame of Frontignan La Peyrade. A treasure that should not be missed, the wine has been cultivated since ancient times.
The Muscat of Frontignan, with its twisted bottle, is a generous and naturally sweet wine produced in an artisan manner by winemakers who love their land between the garrigue, the sea, and the lagoons.
- The Cathedral of Maguelone and the Aresquiers Forest
A historical, roman style monument of great purity, the Cathedral of Maguelone is situated in a protected coastal zone. It lies at the heart of an island of greenery in a park surrounded by vineyards descending down to the lagoons close to the beach. On the inland side, there is the Aresquiers Forest, a habitat for rare and exceptional wildlife.
The Abbeys of Valmagne and Loupian
A splendid edifice built in 1138, the abbey of Valmagne shelters a gothic church, cloisters, a chapter house, and a fountain that have been classed as national monuments.
- Nature walks in the Gardiole
Along the Languedoc coastline, it is rare to encounter a mountain range plunging down into the sea and the lagoons. Whether you travel by car or simply on foot, breathe deeply during your stay. The air here is scented with sea salt and thyme.
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A stone's throw away, Sète stands sentinel, omnipresent. A signal station on its flank, Mount Saint Claire dominates the plain and alerts boats to the presence of the unique isle. At the end of a lagoon, Sète begins with the Pointe Courte and continues by canals that reach into the center of the city. Birthplace of Georges Brassens, Paul Valéry, and Jean Vilar, the city possesses a rich patrimony.
- Bouzigues and Mèze, the cradles of oysters
The cradle of conchyliculture, Bousigues is a small, Mediterranean fishing village. Its Thau estuary museum enables one to learn everything about cultivating shellfish and the different fishing techniques practiced on the estuary.
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The Muscat of Frontignan
Muscat has contributed much to the fame of Frontignan La Peyrade. A treasure that should not be missed, the wine has been cultivated since ancient times.
The Muscat of Frontignan, with its twisted bottle, is a generous and naturally sweet wine produced in an artisan manner by winemakers who love their land between the garrigue, the sea, and the lagoons.
- The Cathedral of Maguelone and the Aresquiers Forest
A historical, roman style monument of great purity, the Cathedral of Maguelone is situated in a protected coastal zone. It lies at the heart of an island of greenery in a park surrounded by vineyards descending down to the lagoons close to the beach. On the inland side, there is the Aresquiers Forest, a habitat for rare and exceptional wildlife.
The Abbeys of Valmagne and Loupian
A splendid edifice built in 1138, the abbey of Valmagne shelters a gothic church, cloisters, a chapter house, and a fountain that have been classed as national monuments.
- Nature walks in the Gardiole
Along the Languedoc coastline, it is rare to encounter a mountain range plunging down into the sea and the lagoons. Whether you travel by car or simply on foot, breathe deeply during your stay. The air here is scented with sea salt and thyme.