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Languedoc Beaches


Languedoc beach

 

 


 

Where the Languedoc meets the Mediterranean Sea you will find a paradise for lovers of beach holidays.  From just south of Montpellier all the way down to Cerbière on the Côte Vermeille you will find kilometre after kilometre of sandy beaches.  And in this region you are spoilt by the range of inland attractions to add variety to your holiday (see elsewhere in this website).


It's tough to pick the best resorts, it depends on what you are looking for.  We recommend three here:

 

              - Argèles-sur-Mer                  - Cap d'Agde                      - Collioure

Argèles-sur-Mer

Location: On the N114 20km south of Perpignan heading for the Spanish border.
General Info: Tourist office web: www.argeles-sur-mer.com.
Description: Argelès has one of the best beaches on the Languedoc coast stretching for more than 7km.  There is a recently constructed marina at Port-Argelès with a wide choice of restaurants.
Our recommendations: The Chateau Royal is an imposing fortress overlooking the harbour and is well worth a visit.  For a change of scenery you could head to the mountains along the D115 where you will find many picturesque villages. It’s possible to swim in the rock pools at Amélie-les-Bains.

For the children:  As well as the beach, there are a number of theme parks in the area including the Luna Park fairground where you will find go karts, mini golf as well as a range of other child oriented entertainment.  Or try the Petit Train Jaune, or Aqualand.

External websites offering information on the Languedoc:

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Languedoc - this is an absolutely brilliant website offering loads of information on this region of France.
- Corbieres Country - useful tourist information on the region in the extreme south east of France.
- Cathar Country - website on the Pays Cathar.
Sud Wind Sports in the Languedoc

SUDWINDSPORTS offer:

- Family watersports holidays

- Kitesurfing, windsurfing and
  sailing

Location: St Pierre-la-Mer in the Languedoc-Roussillon