Gruissan

Gruissan

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownGruissan
Insee code11170
Postcode11430
Latitude43.1070520
Longitude3.0861810
AltitudeFrom 0 to 200 meters
Surface43.65 km²
Population4754 inhabitants
Density108 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsBages at 7.7 km
Chief townCarcassonne (at 73 km, 52 min)Armissan at 8.9 km
DepartmentAudeNarbonne-Plage at 9 km
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Ideally located 14 km from Narbonne (Narbonne motorway exit exchanger East), Gruissan is an old fishing village responsible for traditions, but also a young lively resort of about thirty years. It is also a village "gourmet kitchen" as the brasucade of mussels, sardines, eels from the Provencal, the seafood pie with pine nuts and accompany some of these dishes the now famous fleur de sel Salins of the island St. Martin.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The Chapel Auzils with the 73 ex-voto marine and marine cemetery with 26 Cenotaph (opened in July and August only).
  • The church Gruissan 13th century.
  • The old fishing village Circulade Barbarossa and the tower of the 13th century.
  • The mass of Clape.
  • The 1,300 cabins on stilts.
  • Free tour of the eco-museum of salt and wine grower room.
  • Pay Visit the pedestrian route of salt.
  • Visit the City of Vine and Wine. Tel. : +33 4 68 75 22 62. Admission charge.
  • School and wine sensory analysis.
  • Six trails, including two yellow signs labeled trails Emilie and a theme trail on the edge of the pond.
  • Mountain bike and 20 km of track cycling.
  • Gruissan is Kid Station. Many leisure activities available to children:
  • Walk creative and sensory in the massif of Clape.
  • Walk in the salt marshes with discovering many halophytes (salt-related) and migratory birds.
  • Internet access (free for children under 16 years).
  • In July and August, beach games, many prizes to win with the summer tours, and evening amusement park "The Pirat Park, musical entertainment and free concerts.
  • One point? Meeting Young? at MJC.
  • Activities: sailing, windsurfing, fun board, catamaran, optimist. But as a skateboard ramp, BMX track, basketball, football, volleyball, karting, adventure, beach sailing, hiking trails, bike paths, bike tours, workshops in drawing and painting.
  • Outdoor activities: collecting plants along with a facilitator, obey the sedentary or migratory birds, relive the epic of white gold with salt from the Ile Saint-Martin, develop their senses through workshops organized by the League for the Protection of Birds (LPO) and the Elfin Seas.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Gruissan
Leisure centresBeach Mateille,   Beach Vieille Nouvelle,   Beach of the Ayguades,   Beach of the Chalets,   Beach of the Grazel,   Casino Le Phoebus,   Cave of La Crouzade,   Marina of Gruissan
MonumentsTower Tour Barberousse
Natural sitesPond of Campignol,   Pond of Gruissan,   Pond of Mateille,   Pond of the Grazel

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Wind Challenge: the month of May
  • The "festejades (bodegas and groups of bands) in the month of May
  • Festival OENOVIDEO: the month of May
  • Meetings about comics.
  • The feast of St Peter (feast of traditional fishermen): 28 to June 29
  • Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Auzils: Easter Monday and Whitsun and August 15.
  • Summer Events:
  • Concerts - Exhibitions - Theater.
  • Film Festival.
  • Day of boating.
  • Sporting Events?

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Kitesurf or stand up paddle lessonsSports sensationsFrom 130 € to 550 €Narbonne (7.8 km)
Wine tasting and cellar tourLocal flavoursFrom 0 € to 5 €Salles-d'Aude (13.9 km)
During Kitesurf between sea and mountainsSports sensations120 €Leucate (23 km)

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PHOTOS
Gruissan village
 
The beach
Street of the village
 
The Beard round
The cottages
 
Bicycle
The Clape
 
The beach of Ayguades
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WEATHER
Monday 20 May
Day
Night
Min. 10°C - Max. 16°C
Tuesday 21 May
Day
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Min. 11°C - Max. 15°C
Wednesday 22 May
Day
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Min. 13°C - Max. 15°C
RESTAURANTS 
Château le Bouïs  
7.8
Gruissan
SPECIAL SITE - The Chateau Le Bouis, nestled in the heart of La Clape restaurant welcomes you with family or friends in an authentic setting, with panoramic views of the sea and the...
Located in Gruissan33 € per person 
Le Portanel  
8.3
Bages
Located on the rocky village of Bages, the restaurant has a breathtaking view of the Massif de la Clape to Port-la-Nouvelle. It is an old fisherman's house decorated in the style of...
Located 7.7 km from Gruissan50 € per person 
Restaurant de la Clape  
8.8
Narbonne
The Restaurant de la Clape is pleased to welcome you in the city of Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon. Discover places and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the sea, the oriental atmosphere...
Located 8.7 km from Gruissan37 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Mas du Soleilla  
Narbonne-Plage
Mas du Soleilla is a small wine estate lying between the Mediterranean and the ancient roman portuary city of Narbonne. The surrounding landscape is unique. The vineyard and the wines...
Located 7.3 km from GruissanFrom 120 € to 140 € the double room 
Chambres d'hotes du moulin    
9.5
Peyriac-de-Mer
The cottages mill Peyriac sea welcome you in a beautiful small village on the Etang de Bages in the heart of Regional Natural Park of Narbonne. Ideal base for hiking or mountain biking...
Located 10.7 km from GruissanFrom 50 € to 75 € the double room 
La Milhauque    
9.1
Peyriac-de-Mer
Gerard and Flo will be charmed to receive you in their old sheep-fold of the xviiie century, located at the mileu of the garrigues in the natural reserve of the Narbonnese. Calm and...
Located 11.5 km from GruissanFrom 55 € to 500 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
4 Résidence les cabestans
Gruissan
Villa located in the center of the station, view. Circular harbor, village, clap, sea from space heritage. All except walk 16 km of beaches. Tracks. Cycling, rendos, mountain biking,...
Located in GruissanFrom 250 € to 550 € per week 
Location standing bord de mer Gruissan
Gruissan
. Price / week: 500 to 950 € Capacity: 6 persons 4 possible additional 50 € per person per week. Zip Code: 11430. Rent Gruissan Ayguades the South Seas. Apartment in condominium with...
Located in GruissanFrom 500 € to 950 € per week 
Le croix du sud  
9.2
Peyriac-de-Mer
House (75 m²) in a small old medieval village, located near the lakeside with beautiful sea views over the water. Shops in the center of the village (50 m), swimming on a very quiet...
Located 10.4 km from GruissanFrom 350 € to 590 € per week 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Port Beach     
7.5
Gruissan
Situated in the port of Gruissan, Hôtel Port Beach offers views of the town and on the harbour and has guest rooms with free Wi-Fi internet access. It is within walking distance to...
Located in GruissanRoom from 68 €
Best Western Hôtel du Casino De Gruissan     
8
Gruissan
Set in a lush environment of striking natural beauty, along a leisure pond, the hotel is located a few steps from the sea and port. Blending vibrant surroundings, a host of facilities...
Located in GruissanRoom from 63 €
Hôtel Du Port     
6.9
Gruissan
Overlooking the harbor, Hôtel Du Port is set in a traditional Mediterranean village. It is just 2 km from Gruissan Beach and offers an outdoor swimming pool. Private balconies with...
Located in Gruissan

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