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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

Cap d'Agde

Location: On the N112 around 20km east of Béziers.
General Info: www.capdagde.com.
Description:  Everything you could want for a seaside holiday on the Mediterranean, including 14 km of
undeveloped sandy beaches, stretching east of the Cap past Marseillan Plage to Sète.
Our recommendations:  There is a pleasant boat trip from the harbour up the estuary to the older and more refined town of Agde.  The best beaches are on the west of the harbour entrance whilst on the east side there is a huge naturist resort.  If you’re in the area on August the 25th, take a trip up the coast to Sète for the annual water jousting tournament.
For the children:  The aquarium is worth a visit, also 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