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Marseillan France tourist information
Marseillan is one of the picturesque villages on the Etang de Thau in Languedoc Rousssillon.
Once an active fishing port, its principal activity now revolves around its position at the end of the Canal du Midi (a world heritage site). The port is pleasant and not over-commercialised, although there are plenty of small shops and cafes to distract you in the town.
Likewise the town has a 'workaday' feel to it rather than a 'tourist' feel.
The highlights of the town are the ancient covered market halls, and the quays of the port. The Church of Saint John the Baptist is also worth visiting. The statue of Marianne in the town is said to be the oldest in France.
The town also has a myriad of narrow old streets to amble around inland from the harbour, a seemingly endless maze of two and three storey houses looking much as they would have done a hundred years ago (with the occasional 'posh' modern renovation among them).
Marseillan is also the centre for the production of the well-known Noilly-Prat wine, and is a centre for various nautical sports.
The highlight of the Marseillan year is the 16th August, when the game of 'Capelet' takes over the town - a great 'action and adventure game' involving a lot of getting wet for the competitors!
Nearby Marseillan Plage is a popular seaside resort, with a long sandy beach and especially popular with campers.
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Places to visit - Marseillan
- Balaruc le Vieux Town,Etang de thau
- Bouzigues Town,Etang de thau
- Cirque de Moureze Dolomite rock formations
- Etang de Thau Lagoon, Languedoc
- Loupian Town,Etang de thau
- Marseillan Town,Etang de thau
- Meze Town,Etang de thau
- Pezenas Molieres town in Languedoc
- Sete Town,Etang de thau
- Agde Languedoc town
- Cap d'Agde Languedoc resort
Any places listed above are within about 20-25 km (as the crow flies)
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