Gruissan

Gruissan

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownGruissanBages at 7.7 km
Insee code11170Armissan at 8.9 km
Postcode11430Narbonne-Plage at 9 km
Latitude43.1070520Port-la-Nouvelle at 10.1 km
Longitude3.0861810Peyriac-de-Mer at 10.5 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 200 metersVinassan at 10.7 km
Surface43.65 km²Narbonne at 10.9 km
Population4272 inhabitantsSigean at 12.3 km
Density99 inhabitants/km²Fleury at 14.2 km
National labelsCoursan at 14.3 km
Chief townCarcassonne (at 73 km, 52 min)Portel-des-Corbières at 14.5 km
DepartmentAudeSalles-d'Aude at 14.9 km
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
LOCATION

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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?
PHOTOS
Gruissan village
 
Beach
Village Street
 
Tower Barbarossa
The Chalets
 
Bike Path
The Clape
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
Day
Night
Min. 3°C - Max. 6°C
Wednesday 15 February
Day
Night
Min. 4°C - Max. 8°C
Thursday 16 February
Day
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Min. 5°C - Max. 10°C
RESTAURANTS 
La Table Saint Crescent
Narbonne
The chef Lionel Giraud invites you to discover a savoury and creative cuisine in his restaurant La Table Saint Crescent, one Michelin star, in Narbonne.
Located 10.7 km from GruissanFrom 25 € to 80 € per person 
Les deux mondes  
9
Portiragnes
Joined Smart Guide French cuisine.
Located 30 km from GruissanFrom 15 € to 40 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Place Des Jacobins  
Narbonne
Place des Jacobins. Offers recently refurbished. 2nd floor of the House of the 17th century to Master. With views over the cathedral and. Mira course beautiful. It is available in three...
Located 10.7 km from Gruissan80 € 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 70 € the double room 
Le Clos des Chevaliers  
Narbonne
Discover le clos des chevaliers, unique, more than a hotel, you'll leave a different person ! By creating the layout ourselves with furniture, beds, tables and paintings we have added...
Located 11.3 km from GruissanFrom 120 € to 145 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Residence eden park
Gruissan
T2 50 m Wed residence with swimming pool completely redone to neuf. Parking sécurisé. Toutes private amenities within walking distance.
Located in GruissanFrom 250 € to 550 € per week 
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 
Apartment for 4 persons
Gruissan
Studio opposite the marina, no screws vis. 3ème floor. Close to beaches and all amenities (shops, doctors, pharmacy, etc...) ; private parking.
Located in GruissanFrom 350 € to 540 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping la pinede    
8
Lézignan-Corbières
This family campsite, three and a half hectares, welcomes you with sympathy, only 500 m from the center of Lézignan, on the edge of a fragrant pine forest, where you can enjoy a well...
Located 29 km from GruissanFrom 13.50 € to 17.20 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Port Beach     
7
Gruissan
Situated opposite the port in Gruissan, Port Beach offers simply decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi internet access. It is just 1.3 km from Grezel Beach. Each room is air conditioned with...
Located in GruissanRoom from 11 €
Best Western Casino Le Phoebus     
7.8
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 49 €
Hôtel Du Port     
6.4
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, beauty treatments and massages....
Located in GruissanRoom from 35 €

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Residhotel Le Clos De La Cité
Situated just 500 metres from the medieval city of Carcassone, Residhotel Le Clos De La Cité features an indoor swimming...
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