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5-star campsites in Marseillan-Plage

Le phare des Onglous à Marseillan
Le phare des Onglous à Marseillan

 

Between Sept and Agde, the small commune of Marseillan, which overlooks both the Mediterranean and the Etang de Thau (the largest in the Languedoc region), as well as the seaside resort of Marseillan-Plage, is located in the Occitanie region of the Hérault. Drained by the Canal du Midi and built in the 6th century, the town has retained its true soul. It was its port that made its fame with the wine and spirits trade, and today it is a popular destination for holidaymakers and yachtsmen alike, thanks to its openness to the Etang de Thau. Several campsites here will enable you to discover the town and history of Marseillan during your holiday in this attractive Languedoc village.

Campsites in Marseillan-Plage

Beach and seaside campsites

There are 19 campsites in Marseillan-plage in the south of France to welcome you for 6 months of the year for your seaside holidays and to discover the town of Marseillan and the campsites in the Hérault. You can enjoy a stay in a mobile home, chalet or even a comfortable tent, with direct access to the beach. We have selected a few 5-star campsites and other campsites in Marseillan Plage that are sure to please.

Les Méditerranées campsites: camping Beach Garden, camping Nouvelle-Floride, camping Charlemagne

Campsite Les Méditerranées - Le Charlemagne ***** Open from April to the end of September, the Charlemagne campsite is located 200 metres from the sea and 3 km from the Etang de Thau. This 465-site campsite has 174 rental units (mostly mobile homes). For your leisure activities, there is an outdoor water park with three pools, slides and a jacuzzi, as well as a paddling pool for the little ones and a magnificent indoor pool. Electric bikes can be hired at the campsite, as well as a children's club, playground and games room. In the evenings, shows, entertainment and themed evenings with dancing are organised for the whole family.

Discover the 3 Les Méditerranées campsites in Marseillan

5-star campsite Marseillan Plage with swimming pool

Camping Féerix ***** is open from the end of March to the end of September. It has a restaurant/snack bar and 285 recently built rentals and mobile homes. Situated 500 metres from the sea, it also has a water park with a large 500 m2 swimming pool and a Spacebowl slide for thrill-seekers, as well as several other water slides. Shows are organised during the summer season, as well as lively dance evenings. And don't forget the children and teenagers, who have their own clubs, entertainment and play area.

 

Le Paradou campsite ** Situated by the sea and with direct access, discover this small campsite in the Hérault on a human scale, perfect for discovering Marseillan and its marina. Open from March to November, it is particularly interesting with its 62 pitches and only 10 rentals. Pets are welcome on the pitches and in the accommodation. A play area is available for children, and barbecues are permitted. You'll also find a grocery shop on site, as well as ice cream for cooling down, essential for hot summer days, one of the advantages of a camping holiday.

Camping Dunes et Soleil : mobile home rentals, pitches

The Dunes et Soleil campsite ****, part of the Marvilla Parks group, is located by the sea and a fine sandy beach, with direct access to the Plage d'Honneur in Marseillan. Open from April to October, it has 200 pitches and comfortable mobile homes to rent. For sports, the entertainers offer scuba diving and table tennis. There's no swimming pool here, but there is a brand-new paddling pool for the little ones and a waterslide with an aqua-brake. A children's club is available in summer, with fun activities and a play area. There is also a bar and a restaurant/snack bar.

Camping Le Robinson : Paradis campsite in Marseillan

Camping Robinson **** is located right on the seafront, with direct access to the beach. It is one of the Hérault campsites and has 152 pitches and 86 rentals (mobile homes and others). You'll love the outdoor swimming pool with its waterslides, its wellness area and its hammam. In the evenings, there are dance evenings and shows to make the most of your camping holiday.

Discover Marseillan

Marseillan is full of places to discover: its historic centre, its marina, the Bagnas reserve, the Canal du Midi and the Noilly Prat house. Discover this town, founded in the 6th century.

Originally a fishing port, then a commercial port, Marseillan's small harbour, now a marina, is particularly charming and a must-see in the town. Stroll along the quays, admiring the sumptuous boats of the Mediterranean coastline and choosing the restaurant that most appeals to you. There are plenty of them around the port. The huge wine cellars and numerous merchants' houses bear witness to the port's prosperous past.

Marseillan marina
Marseillan marina© iStock

As you stroll through the streets of Marseillan, don't forget to admire the statue of Marianne. This was the first statue representing the Republic to be placed here in 19th-century France. Then the Place Carnot, which houses the Place Couverte at the entrance to the old town. A beautiful 17th-century square where the people of Marseilles gather, it's a warm and welcoming place to meet up and have a drink.image

Old town of Marseillan
Old town of Marseillan © iStock

The Grand Marché de Marseillan is held on Tuesday mornings on the seafront from June to September, where you can sample or discover the region's specialities, both traditional and tasty. It's a real treat, and one of the town's must-sees, as well as your holiday destination of course!

 

During a boat trip on the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose last stop is Marseillan, you can discover the Pointe des Onglous, topped by its red and white lighthouse. This is the eastern end of the Canal du Midi, where the water from the canal flows into the Etang de Thau. This landscape offers a magnificent panorama at sunset.image

Pointe des Onglous in Marseillan
Pointe des Onglous in Marseillan© iStock

The Bagnas Nature Reserve lies between Cap d'Agde and Marseillan. 250 species of birds can be observed above this reserve of more than 560 hectares at various locations such as the observation area on the main road or along the Canal du Midi or towards the Onglous lighthouse. Nature lovers will be won over, and those who also love hiking will fall in love with the place, as the hiking trails here are on a scale commensurate with the immensity of the reserve.

 

To explore the superb collection and the making of French vermouth, visit the Noilly Prat cellars at Maison Noilly Prat. You can also visit the cellars accompanied by a cellar master, learn about oenology and practise making a cocktail... A mouth-watering programme!

 

Finally, the seaside resort of Marseillan-Plage lets you choose between swimming in the lagoon or in the sea. This is a great advantage, and means that water sports enthusiasts can choose their sport: paddle, sail, dive... You can even try parasailing and see Marseillan from above.

One of Marseillan's beaches
One of Marseillan's beaches© iStock

 

 

 

 

 

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