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Mèze

Come and escape to Mèze, a dynamic little town on the banks of the Thau Lagoon. The oldest town in the Thau Basin, it offers a rich heritage. Beach, fishing, nautical activities, traditional festivals... Mèze is the largest port on the lake and has many shellfish farms.

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Mèze
Vic-la-Gardiole

Above all, a magnificent set of preserved places with superb views and panoramas... Stroll through the typical village of Vic-la-Gardiole and visit its fortified church Sainte Léocadie dating from the 12th century.

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Vic-la-Gardiole
Balaruc-le-Vieux

Balaruc-le-Vieux is a typical Languedoc village. In its old town centre you will discover, in the heart of the restored ramparts, the vestiges of its history, including the church of Saint-Maurice.

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Balaruc-le-Vieux
Mireval

At the foot of the Gardiole massif, facing the Mediterranean Sea, lies this small Languedoc village. The ramparts and fortified gates are a reminder of its medieval history, but it is above all its Muscat wine that has made its reputation since the 16th century.

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Mireval
Gigean

Located on the historic route to Santiago de Compostela or Cami Romieux, the fortified village of Gigean is full of Romanesque and Gothic treasures. In the historic centre, amidst the ramparts and medieval gates, discover the church of Saint-Génies and its bell tower, the chapel of the Penitents or one of the three studia created in Languedoc by Pope Urban V...

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Gigean
Montbazin

A thousand-year-old village nestled between the hills of La Moure and the Thau lake, Montbazin is a place of calm and tranquillity. Stroll through its narrow streets and discover a rich heritage. The Saint-Pierre church, a Romanesque chapel from the 12th century, houses Romanesque frescoes of Byzantine inspiration, rare in the region. Further on, contemplate the Colonnades area, the belfry and numerous 19th century winegrowers' houses.

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Montbazin
Poussan

Poussan is a typical Languedoc village where life is good. Situated between the garrigues of the Moure mountains and the vineyards, this small village has known a prestigious development since the 10th century and possesses unsuspected treasures. Discover its history and sail through the ages.

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Poussan
Villeveyrac

Located in a magnificent natural setting, Villeveyrac is a village that will seduce you. Committed to the preservation of its natural spaces, the village has an important agricultural activity and is renowned for its vineyards. You can meet many local producers and discover local products...

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Villeveyrac
Loupian

Between pond and scrubland, this small southern village has unsuspected treasures. From Gallo-Roman remains to Renaissance architecture, you can go back in time and discover the wealth of our heritage. A surprise awaits you at every corner: the ramparts of the old castle, Renaissance facades, winegrowers' houses, the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Hyppolyte, the Gothic church of Sainte-Cécile, the remains of the early Christian church and, of course, the unmissable Gallo-Roman villa.

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Loupian
Bouzigues

Bouzigues is a peaceful village where a stopover is a must. Located on the edge of the Thau Lagoon, it is home to most of the oyster and mussel producers. You can discover all aspects of shellfish farming. Some producers organise boat trips to discover their beds on the lake and will reveal the secrets of their trade with passion.

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Bouzigues
Frontignan

Between the sea, the garrigue and the Gardiole hills, close to the Thau basin, Frontignan is a concentrate of the Mediterranean: a coastline with preserved beaches, exceptional ponds where fauna and flora are protected, landscapes with astonishing contrasts and a remarkable historical heritage.

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Frontignan
Sète

Authenticity, local produce, culinary heritage, beaches, festivals: it's all here... Canals criss-crossing the town, Mont Saint Clair offering an exceptional panorama as far as the Pyrenees, a fishing port in the town centre, 12 km of fine sandy beaches, Sète certainly has all the assets for a typical and surprising discovery..

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Sète
Marseillan

Over the centuries, this Mediterranean city has gone through many eventful periods, the memory of which Marseillan keeps in its stones. Soak up the past in the old streets of the village and take full advantage of the 6 km of fine sand at Marseillan-Plage, a paradise for bathers, where young and old alike can play in complete safety.

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Marseillan
Balaruc-les-Bains

Thermalism, well-being, beaches on the edge of the lake, water sports, will find their echo in the gentle way of life that characterises Balaruc-les-Bains in all seasons. The Phoenicians and Romans, already attracted by the curative virtues of the thermal waters of Balaruc, successively settled on the peninsula to build a city...

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Balaruc-les-Bains