Marseillan

A typical French small town with the spirit of a fishing village.

Food and Drink.  Famous for its oysters from the Étang, and for the aperitif Noilly Prat. The 25 restaurants with fresh seafood, wine growers to visit, three lively ports, and its colourful Tuesday market, all add to its charm. At least 300 restaurants around the Basin.

Local Activities. Miles of "Blue-Flagged" sandy Mediterranean beaches. Watersports, fishing, cruises to the oyster beds, along the river and up the canal.  Brocante fair on Sunday, farmers markets abound, golf only 15 mins drive; and when night falls, casinos and amusement parks 8 mins drive.

Nearby. Montpellier beckons, the capital of the Languedoc, with museums, historical buildings and the Place de la Comédie for café culture. Around the Basin, port towns of Méze, Bouziques, Sète and Balaruc les Bains. Mountain villages like St Guilhem and Olargues for serendipity.

Aerial view (Henri Comte)

Market day

The main port