Poussan tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Balaruc-le-Vieux at 4 km from Poussan

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Visit Poussan: highlights and tourist information

Poussan is situated in the Herault department and Occitanie region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Poussan in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Balaruc-le-Vieux at 4 km and Bouzigues at 5 km.

Poussan, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Balaruc-le-Vieux

at 4 km (direction south-south-east)

Balaruc-le-Vieux is a small village on the Etang-de-Thau and near Balaruc-le-Bains, a long-established spa...

See Balaruc-le-Vieux guide

Bouzigues

at 5 km (direction south-south-west)

No visit to Bouzigues, on the Etang de Thau, would be complete without sampling...

See Bouzigues guide

Loupian

at 7 km (direction south-west)

Take a stroll around the town of Loupian, then visit the 1st century mosaics...

See Loupian guide

Meze

at 9 km (direction south-west)

The harbour is the centre of activity in the fishing village of Meze, with...

See Meze guide

Sete

at 10 km (direction south-south-east)

Sete is a very active harbour town on the Etang de Thu...

See Sete guide

Etang de Thau

at 12 km (direction south-west)

The large lagoon of the Etang de Thau has several interesting small fishing villages...

See Etang de Thau guide

Maguelone

Cathedral at 17 km (direction east)

The Cathedral at Maguelone stands on a small volcanic island on the southern edge...

See Maguelone guide

Marseillan

at 19 km (direction south-west)

Marseillan is one of the liveliest harbour towns on the Etng de Thau...

See Marseillan guide

Pezenas

at 20 km (direction west)

The wide range of architecture and its unspoiled character make Pezenas one of our...

See Pezenas guide

Montpellier

at 21 km (direction east-north-east)

The most vibrant city on the Languedoc coast, Montpellier is a very lively university...

See Montpellier guide

Palavas-les-Flots

Seaside resort at 22 km (direction east)

At Palavas-les-Flots you will find a long beach and a resort that is popular...

See Palavas-les-Flots guide

Montpellier-Antigone District

at 22 km (direction east-north-east)

In the Antigone district of Montpellier you can see several exeptional examples of neo-classical...

See Montpellier-Antigone District guide

Montpellier-Odysseum District

at 24 km (direction east-north-east)

The Odysseum district of Montpellier is the vibrant modern new centre in the town,...

See Montpellier-Odysseum District guide

Clermont-l'Herault

at 24 km (direction west-north-west)

Clermont-l'Herault is a pleasant place to take a break if you are exploring the...

See Clermont-l'Herault guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Herault

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Reserve excursions near Poussan

Map of places to visit near Poussan

Markets in and near Poussan

• Gigean: market Tuesday (3km)
• Balaruc-les-Bains: market Tuesday & Friday (6km)
• Sete: market Wednesday & Monday & Friday (10km)
• Paulhan: market Thursday (18km)
• Marseillan: market Monday & Wednesday & Friday & Saturday - seasonal market only (19km)
• Marseillan: market Tuesday (19km)
• Pezenas: market Saturday all day (20km)
• Gignac: market Saturday (20km)
• Lattes: market Wednesday & Sunday (21km)
• Palavas-les-Flots: market Sunday - seasonal market only (21km)

More information about Poussan, Languedoc-Roussillon

Tourist attractions near Poussan, France

What to do at Poussan? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Poussan.

Aquarium

• Mare Nostrum (23km)

Grand sites of France

• Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert / Gorges de l'Herault (28km)
• Valle du Salagou (30km)
• Cirque de Navacelles (46km)

Heritage sites

• Saint Jean de Fos pont du diable (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (25km)
• St Guilhem le Desert ancienne abbaye (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (28km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert (28km)

National Monuments

• Towers and fortifications of Aigues-Mortes (43km)
• Enserune (49km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Pezenas (20km)
• Lodeve (39km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Narbonnaise en Méditerranée (57km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc et jardins du château de Flaugergues (24km)
• Parc et jardin du château de Margon (29km)
• Jardin des carrières de Saint-Adrien (31km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Montpellier (21km)
• Beziers (41km)
• Sommieres (46km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etang de Thau (11km)
• Étangs palavasiens (15km)
• Céressou (23km)
• Etangs du Bagnas (24km)
• Grotte de la Clamouse (25km)
• Cirque du Moureze (29km)
• Cirque de Mourèze (29km)
• Pointe de l'Espiguette (36km)
• Gouffre de l'Œil Doux (52km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Le Caylar (50km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Lunaret (23km)

Geography and distances

Poussan is in the south of France at 21 kilometres from Montpellier, the department capital (general information: Poussan is 605 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Poussan from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Balaruc-le-Vieux, Balaruc-les-Bains, Bouzigues, Cournonsec, Gigean, Loupian, Montbazin and Villeveyrac.

This page in French: Visiter Poussan