Hôtel L'Hippocampe The Originals City

Less known than its neighbors, Balaruc-Le-Vieux is nevertheless worth the time to stroll through the sunny streets of its village in circulades, typical of the Languedoc. In addition to its restored ramparts and its Saint-Maurice church whose first traces of existence go back to 957, the highest square of the village (the Place du Truc) allows you to contemplate the Crique de l'Angle, the hills of La Moure or Bouzigues and its oyster beds. If you are visiting in July, do not miss the medieval festival and its fireworks show.

Between sea, canals and pond, the "Venice of Languedoc" shows a remarkable cultural dynamism with authentic and lively maritime traditions (cf. its popular and festive jousting tournaments). Once you have visited the 12 km of beach and the fishing port, take a walk up to the panorama of Mont Saint-Clair before going down to the marine cemetery where two great names of the city rest: Georges Brassens and Paul Valéry.

With its air of inland sea, the Thau Lagoon is a natural environment without equivalent in Europe. Its ecological diversity allows it to shelter and host more than 400 plant species and 100 animal species: clams, sea snails, sea urchins, sea breams... Not to mention the famous Bouzigues oysters and mussels produced by the 800 farms that ensure their breeding. More extensive than deep (between 4.5 and 10 m), the pond harbors certain secrets. Legend has it that on a clear day you can see the church tower of a mysterious sunken city.