Valras-Plage, modern seaside holiday resort
From its origins as a fishing village, Valras-Plage has become a modern seaside holiday resort combining first-rate tourist facilities, multiple nautical pursuits and numerous activities.
On the shores of the Mediterranean and around its fishing port, Valras-Plage is above-all a town for enjoying the good-life, a town on a human scale where holiday makers may find charm and tradition together with the pleasure of todays leisure activities.
It is also the ideal departure point to discover the Languedoc-Roussillon region: Montpellier, Perpignan and Carcassonne are all within 1 hours drive !
Activities, tourism, events and culture
- Valras Monplaisir campsite, holidays on the Mediterranean
- Valras-Plage beach is surveyed from 4 observation and rescue stations and attending lifeguards
Information on water quality and the bathing risk levels are indicated (green, red and orange - Grau de Vendres is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Languedoc
- Equipement is also available for individual with reduced mobility
- Childerens activities.
- Water activity holidays
- Wind-surfing, water-ski-ing, pedalos, zodiacs, jet-ski, canoeing
- French sailing school, sea trips on board the ”Lilyˮ, scuba diving club
- Line fishing and game fishing.
- Adult sporting activities: fitness regimes, running, activity walking, touch/flag rugby tournaments and beach-volleyball.
- Childrens sporting activities: treasure hunts, baseball, swimming, wind-surfing, beach games.
- These activities are offered free by Valras-Plage and are organised and run by qualified activity organisers.
- Tennis courts and lessons, horse riding, paintball, go-karting
- Walking or cycling tours.
During the holiday period, numerous free shows and spectacles take place on the beach
- A rich program of events is held at the Palais de Mer : humour, vocal performances, pop-rock, etc...
- Fish and seafood speciality restaurants
- Firework displays, in July and August, followed by free grand balls
- The Casino and the discos
Surrounding area :
In Beziers, the Feria takes place around 15th August and is the largest popular event in the Languedoc-Roussillon: prestigious bullfights, renowned equestrian show village and numerous open-air bodegas to party well into the night.
The Fete Occitane takes place in mid-July: for several days Occitania is in party mood
Still in Beziers, don’t miss a visit to the Nine Locks and the Pont Canal (Canal du Midi)
Roman Narbonne, Medieval Narbonne, the Narbonne of Charles Trénet
The Basilica of Saint-Just, the Town Hall, the Domitia roman road, Horreum Museum, Lapidaire Museum, the Robine Canal, Museum of Art and History, the Market Halls.
Walk in the footsteps of Molière whilst following the historical route. Beautiful private town houses from the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries. Permanent free exhibition at the Maison des métiers d'Art,. Rediscover the spirit of Boby Lapointe. The nocturnal artisanal market on Wednesday and Friday evenings during the summer. Mirondela del Arts.
Not far off, the Valmagne Abbey.
The Éphèbe museum. The Old Town. Aqualand aquatic park, casino and discotheques at Cap d'Agde.
27 hole international golf-course.
The Cigalière performance auditorium in Sérignan, presents a quality program. Its perimeters having been modified by Daniel Buren. A word of advice: best visited at night !
Walking or cycling tours along the banks of the Canal du Midi
Region
In Beziers, the Feria takes place around 15th August and is the largest popular event in the Languedoc-Roussillon: prestigious bullfights, renowned equestrian show village and numerous open-air bodegas to party well into the night.
The Fete Occitane takes place in mid-July: for several days Occitania is in party mood
Still in Beziers, don’t miss a visit to the Nine Locks and the Pont Canal (Canal du Midi)
Roman Narbonne, Medieval Narbonne, the Narbonne of Charles Trénet
The Basilica of Saint-Just, the Town Hall, the Domitia roman road, Horreum Museum, Lapidaire Museum, the Robine Canal, Museum of Art and History, the Market Halls.
Walk in the footsteps of Molière whilst following the historical route. Beautiful private town houses from the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries. Permanent free exhibition at the Maison des métiers d'Art,. Rediscover the spirit of Boby Lapointe. The nocturnal artisanal market on Wednesday and Friday evenings during the summer. Mirondela del Arts.
Not far off, the Valmagne Abbey.
The Éphèbe museum. The Old Town. Aqualand aquatic park, casino and discotheques at Cap d'Agde.
27 hole international golf-course.
The Cigalière performance auditorium in Sérignan, presents a quality program. Its perimeters having been modified by Daniel Buren. A word of advice: best visited at night !
Walking or cycling tours along the banks of the Canal du Midi
Valras Monplaisir at the centre of Languedoc- Roussillon
Suggested journeys from the campsite.
Under normal driving conditions and using motorways (if applicable).
- Beziers : 20 min
- Pezenas : 30 min
- Narbonne : 30 min
- Bedarieux : 45 min
- Perpignan : 1 h
- Montpellier : 1 h
- Carcassonne : 1 h
- Spain : 1h30
Practical information
Every day, within the covered market you can find fruit, vegetables, butchery products, cold meats and dairy products and of course sea-foods being sold directly by the local fishermen.
Each Friday morning, there’s an open air market at the port and an artisanal market in the evening.
The little tourist train makes an hourly stop close to the