Palavas-les-Flots is a charming seaside resort on the Languedoc coast. Discover it by walking along its 7 kilometres of sandy beaches, relaxing at its marina or strolling along its picturesque canal lined with boats and colourful houses. The little cable car over the canal adds to the old-fashioned charm of the place.
To enjoy a stunning view of Palavas, go to the top of the Phare de la Méditerranée, a former water tower converted into a tourist attraction. Take a look at this curious, futuristic building. Clad in glass and steel, it looks like a giant spaceship. At the top of the building, a panoramic bar and restaurant offers a 360° view over the town's rooftops, the lakes nearby, the Mediterranean Sea, the Pic Saint-Loup and the Cévennes massif on the horizon.
The location is also ideal for spotting the main monuments in Palavas-les-Flots, in particular the Church of St. Peter's imposing bell tower in burgundy shades. Erected in the 19th century, the church is located on the canal's left bank in the town centre, and is one of Palavas' oldest structures. So go and take a closer look to admire its Neo-Romanesque style, then enjoy a rest in the charming St. Peter's Garden at the foot of the church. A stroll by the water and across the Japanese bridge is a very pleasant experience.
Continue exploring Palavas-les-Flots with a visit to the Levant Park, full of idyllic scenery. Be soothed by the sound of its waterfall and the peaceful atmosphere of its small lake, where swans and ducks live. Not far away is the Ballestras Redoubt and its Albert Dubout Museum dedicated to the cartoonist. His caricatures are exhibited there, as well as personal effects such as his drawing table, photographs and all-important pipe. Fans of the artist are sure to love the place!
Seaside resort of Occitanie, Palavas-les-Flots takes place in the department of Hérault, in the urban area of Montpellier. The town is located in the heart of the Gulf of Lion, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This small fishing port is today the most frequented beach of the inhabitants of the region.
A territory occupied since the Gallo-Roman period, Palavas-les-Flots became a full-fledged municipality only during the Middle Ages. However, it was not until the 19th century that this city in the south of France really developed. It takes its definitive name in the first half of the 20th century, to strengthen its status as a seaside resort and thus becomes a high place of tourism in the department of Hérault.
Dynamic and rich in tradition, the commune of Palavas-les-Flots attracts visitors by its monuments and beaches, but also by its gastronomic heritage. The town produces the Sable de Camargue, a sand wine with a protected geographical indication. It passes easily from 6,000 to more than 40,000 inhabitants in the summer period, testifying to the great interest of tourists for this warm and pleasant city.
Palavas-les-Flots hosts three museums of great interest. Since 1992, the Albert Dubout Museum has been located in the redoubt of Ballestras, a former military fort of the 18th century. He devoted himself to the artist of the same name, a great lover of the city. There are exhibition rooms showing the works of Dubout, including his caricatures of life in Palavas-les-Flots. Not far away, the city also presents a museum of the Train, including drawings by Albert Dubout, a steam locomotive, wagons or pictures of the little train at the time it was circulating in the town. The heritage museum Jean-Aristide Rudel reveals the history of the heritage and Palavas-les-Flots. Do not miss the gallery Gustave Courbet which recalls the passage of the famous painter in the commune that he painted.
Built at the end of the 19th century, the Saint-Pierre church takes its place in the city center. In neo-Romanesque style, it replaces the first religious edifice of the commune, a church in planches. Inside, you can discover the reclining figure of Saint Florence, a reproduction in polychrome wax, which contains the ashes of martyrdom.
To the east of the city, the Notre-Dame de la Route chapel was built in the 1960s, before recently becoming a show and conference area. The building, however, welcomes offices in the summer.
Labeled City of Water, Palavas-les-Flots has the privilege of hosting a casino on its territory. Built at the end of the 19th century, it faces the beach, offering slot machines and other entertainment shows.
At the end of the jetty, at the end of the port of Palavas-les-Flots, you can admire a group of monumental sculptures in bronze, L'Espoir. The work unveils five figures of more than four meters and faces the statue of the Fisherman of Palavas.
The beach of Palavas-les-Flots extends for nearly seven kilometers and offers a large number of entertainments like a surf spot, bathing sites, as well as beach games during the summer. The place also hosts campsites, hotels and other restaurants. Not far away, the port of the city allows to admire the fishing boats and to learn to several nautical activities like the jet ski or the parascute.
Built on the site of the former redoubt of Ballestras, the lighthouse of the Mediterranean is the old water tower of the city. It is 45 meters high and was built in 1943 and now houses the congress center of Palavas-les-Flots, as well as a panoramic panoramic restaurant with a 360 ° view.
Classed traditional arenas, the arenas of Palavas-les-Flots host numerous animations throughout the year, such as bullfighting shows.
The food market of Palavas-les-Flots is held all year round on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays morning. A flea market is organized every Saturday morning around the arena, while a night market takes place in the summer on Friday evenings.
Each year in spring, Palavas-les-Flots organizes its feria of the sea with equestrian shows, bodegas and abrivados, all on the beach or in the arena.
A comic book festival takes place every year in June with dedications, meetings and sales of books.
Throughout the summer, a funfair takes place near the bullring and along the beach.
Semaines Action Printemps 2024
- From 8 to 19 april 2024
- Two weeks of sports activities for teenagers (aged 11 to 17) on the themes "Start Connect" and "Once Upon a Week" - Prices from 32 to 85 € - Registration on the D'Clic family portal from February 26,2024 until April 3,4pm for the 1st week and April 10,4pm for the 2nd week - Information on 06 14 99 13 36, D'Clic portal link : https://portail-ca-paysdelor.ciril.net/guard/login - Every season, action weeks are organized for the Pays de l'Or Agglomeration ? S teenagers during the school vacations. From April 8 to 19,2024, two weeks of activities are offered on the themes of "Start Connect" and "Once Upon a Week". - Program 1st week "Start Connect", Monday April 8 to Friday April 12 : - Free and connected" project with France services, roller-dance and laser game, hike in the Cirque de Mourèze - Program 2nd week "Once Upon a Week", Monday April 15 to Friday April 19 : - Un ? Il dans la caméra" project, American sports games, Parc Spirou, skating rink - Registration : - From Monday February 26 at 8:30 a.m. exclusively on the D ? Clic family portal. - Should there be no vacancies on the D ? Clic family portal, you can send an e-mail to celine.flourou@paysdelor.fr to put your child on the waiting list.
Exposition « Héroïc Fantasy, Cinéma et Littérature »
- From 12 april to 18 may 2024
- 44 Avenue de l'Étang du Grec
- Exhibition "Héroïc fantasy, cinéma et littérature" in partnership with the médiathèque départementale de l ? Hérault - Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry - Free admission and open to all - Info : 04 67 50 42
Realité Virtuelle wii Party
- On 19 april 2024
- 44 Avenue de l'Étang du Grec
- Virtual Reality and Wii Party workshop - Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry - Free and on registration - Info : 04 67 50 42 49 or http://www.mediatheque.palavaslesflots.com
Grand Rodéo Camarguais
- On 20 april 2024
- Avenue de l'Abbé Brocardi
- Great Camargue Rodeo, games of gardians, ebrivado in the ring, rodeos on Toros, jumping from horse to horse
50ème Bourse d’Échanges des Voitures Anciennes
- From 20 to 21 april 2024
- Avenue de l'Abbé Brocardi
- Saturday, April 20 to Sunday, April 21,9 a.m. to 6 p.m. : 50th classic car show and trade fair organized by the Amis des Voitures Anciennes - Salle Bleue - Information : 06 88 21 19 14 or http://www.amisdesvoituresanciennes.com - You can take advantage of the presence of numerous exhibitors : car, motorcycle and cyclo spare parts, saddlery, tools, maintenance products, vintage miniatures, automobilia ? Set up in the Salle Bleue (2200 m²) and under the covered parking lot (3600 m²). - Sales of parts, accessories, maintenance products, documentation, decoration, - Miniatures, insurance, appraisals and everything else related to the world - Of vintage vehicles. - Come with your classic : a large parking lot will be available for vintage cars, youngtimers and exceptional cars of all other makes. - VOLKSWAGENs will be in the spotlight on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the GOLF, as will American vehicles on American Day, Sunday April 21 : an orchestra, pin-ups and a country band will be on hand. - Refreshments and catering on site.
Théâtre « la Soupière »
- On 20 april 2024
- 131 Place Notre-Dame de la Route
- Saturday, April 20,2024 - "La soupière" by Robert Lamoureux, Théâtre du Ponant. - A vast wine estate in the heart of the Bordeaux region, a faucet company in permanent financial difficulty, a discreet killer who will "break the soup tureen". The perfect menu for slamming doors, swirling characters and endless misunderstandings, in short, Robert Lamoureux. - Price : 8 ?, free under 14 and subscriptions available - Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Route - Information and bookings : http://www.ridophiles.fr or ridophiles@gmail.com or 06 07 68 80 24
Concert Musique Sudamérica
- On 21 april 2024
- 16 Rue Saint-Pierre
- 6pm : South American music concert with Trio de la Loge, as part of the 16th "Musiques entre Terre et Mer" Festival - Saint-Pierre Church - Offered by the Town - Information to come when the ticket office opens, which will be at the Service Culture from Monday to Friday 8:30am-12pm and 1:30pm-5pm or on Saturday at the Médiathèque from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Génération Tubes 80's
- On 21 april 2024
- 189 Avenue de Saint-Maurice
- 12.30 to 5pm : Generation 80's hits by Lucas, his musicians and dancers, with dinner, show and dancing - Price : 45 ? (dinner, show and dancing included) - Information and reservations : 06 75 50 71 12 - Program : - - Show lunch from 12:30 pm : Welcome aperitif, seafood vol au vent, minced beef with Cévennes onions, cheese platter, apple tart and drinks included (water, wine, kir and coffee) - - 2pm to 5pm : Show and dance entertainment featuring the greatest hits of the 80s and the presentation of Lucas' new album "Génération tubes 80"
Match de Rugby Palavas Lunel / Levezou Segala
- On 21 april 2024
- Quai des arènes
- 1:30pm & 3:15pm : Rugby Club Méditerranée match against Levezou Segala ? Stade Louis Baumes ? Infos : https://www.rcm-rugby.fr
Nettoyage de Plage
- On 22 april 2024
- Boulevard Maréchal Foch
- Join us on Saturday February 25th at 2pm in front of the Maison de la Mer at the right bank beach of Palavas-les-Flots ! - This is a collection, sorting and quantification operation led by our volunteers for the general public. - Special attention will be given to the treatment of post-event waste so that it does not end up in illegal dumping on the roads of the town. - This Ocean Initiative is organized by the Hérault branch of Surfrider Foundation Europe ? - Remember to take your water bottle, a cap and closed shoes. - For any information, do not hesitate to contact us by email on antenne34.io@surfrider.eu or at 06 08 74 89 14.
