AGDE, FROM YESTERDAY TO TODAY
Why not go and explore Agde, the former Greek city with 26 centuries of history reflected in the River Hérault! Its archaeological treasures and architectural characteristics will transport you on a trip through the ages...
Formerly called "Agathé Tyché" (Good Fortune), the town of Agde nestles at the intersection of the Canal du Midi, the River Hérault and the Mediterranean Sea. Previously a trading post, this town built with the volcanic rock from the Mont Saint-Loup prospered over the centuries through maritime trade. It is one of the oldest towns in France, with a rich history spanning thousands of years. Small brightly coloured shopping streets and craftsmen's workshops animate the heart of the ancient town. Undoubtedly, Agde is a town full of charm with a southern accent - to visit absolutely!
MUST SEE :
- * Mont Saint-Loup - Mont Saint-Martin
- * Bagnas Nature Reserve
- * The volcanic island of Fort Brescou
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Le Cap d'Agde - 5 km
CAP D'AGDE, THE CAPITAL FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS!
The famous seaside resort resembles a mosaic of quarters which contribute to the Mediterranean way of life. Ten very different styles cover the 10 quarters, with a mixture of typical Languedoc colours, pine groves and oleander. Whether you are looking for peace and quiet or a lively atmosphere, it's up to you to choose your ideal quarter! It is a vast area, largely open to the sea on the flanks of the Mont Saint-Loup, just waiting to be discovered by foot or by bike, through the labyrinth of alleyways and cycling paths.
Aqualand, the Museum of Ephèbe, the Aquarium, the International Golf course, the International Tennis Centre, the Ile des Loisirs (Leisure Island) and the naturist village - a wide range of facilities found their place!
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Le Grau d'Agde - 8 km
LE GRAU D'AGDE, MEDITERRANEAN VILLAGE
This traditional fishing village can be found a short distance from the town of Agde, next to the Mediterranean, on the left bank of the River Hérault. Its important port activity in the past can be naturally explained by its geographical situation. At the mouth of the Hérault, the delta was the ideal place for safe anchorage of trading boats and for the development of the fishing industry.
Choose the small road which snakes along the river to reach the Grau d’Agde. Just make sure you take your time to appreciate the quality of the environment. By foot or by bike, you can enjoy this pleasant excursion in complete safety on the cycle path. During the summer season, a water taxi service can take you from La Tamarissière to Le Grau d’Agde and back.
More info: www.capdagde.com
La Tamarissière - 9 km
LA TAMARISSIÈRE, PRESERVED NATURE
Between beach and forest, come and discover La Tamarissière, a small village by the sea, next to a two-hundred year old pine forest with everything for nature lovers!
Located on the right bank of the River Hérault, La Tamarissière offers peaceful and shady surroundings for visitors. The village gets its name from the tree plantations (mainly tamarisks) created at the end of the 18th century to fight against the silting up of the mouth of the Hérault.
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