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Bouzigues

Visit Bouzigues (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)

A centre for oyster and mussel production as far back as the Greeks - the earliest fishers here lived in troglodyte caves along the shore - Bouzigues is one of the towns on the northern shores of the Etang de Thau in Languedoc Rousssillon (across from Sete, which can be seen in the distance across the water).

Without major monuments (although you will see the 15th century church) the town centre is pleasant to stroll around.

There is a small beach in the village, which also has an attractive harbour used by both local fishing boats and visiting pleasure boats, and a stroll around the harbour is an essential part of a visit, perhaps pausing to watch a local artist or two trying to capture the scenery...

There are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants. Of course, no visit would be complete without sampling the local mussels and oysters!

There is also a small museum in Bouzigues (in the port) that explains the history and techniques of the production of oysters and mussels in the Etang de Thau.

The oyster beds themselves are very photogenic, and best enjoyed by walking along the path along the edge of the etang.

Surrounding area

While touring the Bassin de Thau visit also Loupian, Meze and Balaruc-le-Vieux, other small towns on the northern half of the bassin, and perhaps Sete, the largest town in the region.

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Address: Bouzigues, Mèze, Montpellier, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, 34140 || GPS: latitude 43.449, longitude 3.6588

Map of Bouzigues & places nearby



 

Highlights close by

More suggestions: Etang de Thau 7km; Marseillan 15km; Pezenas 19km; Maguelone 19km; Agde 21km; Palavas-les-Flots 24km; Montpellier 25km; Cap d'Agde 27km; Clermont-l'Herault 27km; Villeneuvette 28km; Cirque de Moureze 31km;

See lots more places to visit nearby and a more detailed map at places near Bouzigues.
See Languedoc-Roussillon and Herault (the region and department for Bouzigues) for more travel ideas...

Suggested tourist attractions to visit near Bouzigues, France

• Etang de Thau - site of natural beauty (6km)
• Etangs du Bagnas - site of natural beauty (19km)
• Pezenas - recommended detour (19km)
• Montpellier - secteur sauvegarde (25km)
• Mare Nostrum - aquarium (27km)
• Parc zoologique de Lunaret - zoo or wildlife park (27km)
• Parc et jardins du château de Flaugergues - remarkable garden (28km)
• Parc et jardin du château de Margon - remarkable garden (29km)
• Jardin des carrières de Saint-Adrien - remarkable garden (29km)
• Grotte de la Clamouse - site of natural beauty (29km)

The French version of this page is at Bouzigues (Francais)