Visit Meze, Languedoc-Roussillon
An occupied settlement since ancient times Meze, on the noth-western coast of the Etang de Thau, is now an important local centre for oyster production. Although tourism has an increasingly important role to play, Meze is currently unspoiled and does not have too many tourists.
Your visit to Meze will focus around the harbour, and the streets in the immediately surounding area.
The harbour, still an active fishing port, is a pleasant place for a stroll, while the town itself has narrow streets to explore in the old town (especially the attractive vaulted passageways).
Part of the ancient ramparts can also be seen along the etang. Other points of interest in Meze include:
- the 17th century Chateau de Girard, rather stark in appearance, and externally not of great interest, the castle plays host to various art exhibitions;
- the Chapel of Penitents;
- the churches of Saint Hilaire (15th century) and Saint-Martin-de-Caux (a quaint roman style church constructed in the 12th century for the pilgrims that passed through the town)
Children will enjoy a visit to the paleontology centre which commemorates the fossils found in the region while also allowing children to learn through their own fossil hunting games.
To see nearby
There are several other small port towns to discover nearby on on the Etang de Thau including Bouzigues (along with Meze, Bouzigues is the centre of oyster production here), Loupian and Balaruc-le-Vieux, each with their own characteristics.
See Languedoc-Roussillon and Herault (the region and department for Meze) for more travel ideas...
Tourist classifications for Meze: Village in bloom (ville fleurie) 1*;
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Valmagne Abbey, one of the most prestigious and well preserved Cistercian abbeys, was founded in the year 1139. The church, in the classical Gothic style, was built in 1257 on the foundations of the original Romanesque chapel. Inspired by the great northern cathedrals it is 83 meters long and 24 meters high.
The Chapter house and the enchanting fountain bringing the most pure and fresh water from the spring of Diane will drive you into the middle age history and its magnificent architecture.
Opening hours:
Reception : Tél : 04 67 78 47 32. Open all year round : 1st October to Easter, every day from 2pm to 6pm / from Easter to 14th June, every day from 2pm to 6pm during the week and from 10am to 6pm on week ends / from 15th June to 30th September, every day from 10am to 6pm
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Suggested places to visit near Meze, France
Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.
Loupian 3km
Etang de Thau 3km
Bouzigues 5km
Balaruc-le-Vieux 7km
More suggestions: Sete 8km; Marseillan 10km; Pezenas 15km; Agde 17km; Cap d'Agde 22km; Palavas-les-Flots 29km; Cirque de Moureze 29km; Montpellier 30km; Beziers 32km; Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert 34km; Les Matelles 38km;
Meze tourist information: sights and attractions nearby
Etang de Thau - site of natural beauty (3km) : Etangs du Bagnas - site of natural beauty (15km) : Parc et jardin du château de Margon - remarkable garden (25km) : Jardin des carrières de Saint-Adrien - remarkable garden (25km) : Cirque du Moureze - site of natural beauty (29km) : Grotte de la Clamouse - site of natural beauty (31km) : Valle du Salagou - grand site of france (32km) : Parc et jardins du château de Flaugergues - remarkable garden (33km) :
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