Bouzigues

Visit Bouzigues, Languedoc-Roussillon

A centre for oyster and mussel production as far back as the Greeks - the earliest fishers here lived in troglodyte caves along the shore - Bouzigues is one of the towns on the northern shores of the Etang de Thau in Languedoc Rousssillon (across from Sete, which can be seen in the distance across the water).

Without major monuments (although you will see the 15th century church) the town centre is pleasant to stroll around.

There is a small beach in the village, which also has an attractive harbour used by both local fishing boats and visiting pleasure boats, and a stroll around the harbour is an essential part of a visit, perhaps pausing to watch a local artist or two trying to capture the scenery...

There are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants. Of course, no visit would be complete without sampling the local mussels and oysters!

There is also a small museum in Bouzigues (in the port) that explains the history and techniques of the production of oysters and mussels in the Etang de Thau.

The oyster beds themselves are very photogenic, and best enjoyed by walking along the path along the edge of the etang.

Surrounding area

While touring the Bassin de Thau visit also Loupian, Meze and Balaruc-le-Vieux, other small towns on the northern half of the bassin, and perhaps Sete, the largest town in the region.

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Suggested places to visit near Bouzigues, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Etang de Thau 7km; Marseillan 15km; Pezenas 19km; Agde 21km; Montpellier 25km; Cap d'Agde 27km; Cirque de Moureze 31km; Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert 33km; La Grande-Motte 37km; Beziers 37km; Le Grau-du-Roi 40km; Lodeve 42km; Aigues-Mortes 45km; Enserune 47km; Roquebrun 51km; Saint-Chinian 57km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Bouzigues

Bouzigues tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Etang de Thau - site of natural beauty (6km) : Etangs du Bagnas - site of natural beauty (19km) : Parc et jardins du château de Flaugergues - remarkable garden (28km) : Grotte de la Clamouse - site of natural beauty (29km) : Jardin des carrières de Saint-Adrien - remarkable garden (29km) : Parc et jardin du château de Margon - remarkable garden (29km) : Cirque du Moureze - site of natural beauty (31km) : Valle du Salagou - grand site of france (33km) :

French version: see Bouzigues (Francais)