Land, sea and sky come together to form a unique setting in the South of France. This is the land of manades (ranches), black bulls, pink flamingos, horse rides among the lagoons and salt flats, bike rides and romantic sunsets on the wildest beach: Espiguette.
Must-visits: the fortified town of Aigues-Mortes, Salins du Midi salt marshes, Le Grau du Roi - Port Camargue.
The traditional fishing village has held onto its soul to become a buzzing sea resort with an international marina.
Land in Montpellier before your adventure begins in La Grande Motte, stop in Carnon, Palavas-les-Flots, Thau Lagoon, Frontignan, Sète, Marseillan, Balaruc-les-Bains then explore the sea resorts of Cap d’Agde, Valras and Vendres before ending on a high in Béziers.
Welcome to Languedoc. Stretches of golden sand, beach huts and private beaches are yours for the taking as you learn about life as a fisherman, oyster farmer and winemaker, just to give your holidays a little extra flavour.
Soak up the local heritage with a trip to Montpellier, Sète and its canals, Béziers, the city of Agde and Pézenas.
The beaches in the Aude department (La Franqui is said to be one of the best in France!) lie alongside Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Regional Nature Park. They're the perfect place to chill out, go water-skiing, birdwatching, hiking or cycling beneath the umbrella pines on the Massif de la Clape mountains.
After exploring Narbonne, let yourself be carried away by a friendly and sensory adventure between Saint-Pierre-la-mer, Gruissan, Port-la-Nouvelle and Leucate. As clear gulfs and sparkling ponds pass by, your senses will awaken to the iodized taste of local oysters, the aromas of wine from wineries, while meeting passionate producers. A unique program, where each step is an invitation to human exchange and the sharing of authentic moments.
Le Barcarès, Torreilles, Sainte-Marie-la-Mer, Canet-en-Roussillon, Saint-Cyprien, Argelès-sur-Mer, Collioure.
In terms of seaside, beautiful sandy beaches make way for the Côte Vermeille's coves on Le Racou beach in Argelès-sur-Mer. In terms of mountains, the peaks are jam-packed with footpaths.
In terms of villages, you'll be dazzled by the age-old charm of Le Barcarès fishing port, leafy Saint-Cyprien, Collioure's radiant colours and the incredible biodiversity in nature sites such as Canet-en-Roussillon Lagoon and Les Dosses park.
Great beaches: check. A wonderful holiday by the sea: check. And much else besides! On the mediterranean coast, extending from Camargue to the Spanish border, our cities and villages have been given the Occitanie Grand Sites label.
3 lines of the Occitanie Rail Tour explore the Mediterranean: the Camargue line, the Mediterranean line and the Vermeille Coast line. Go on vacation in slow mode and without car constraints.
Fancy a sailing session?
The world of the sea in the Occitanie region also includes some great discovery offers from the Occitanie Sailing League. A must-see!
A cheval sur la plage diaporama, ©Richard Sprang - Ouvert au Public - CRTL Occitanie
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On the Mediterranean coast in Occitanie
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