Palavas-les-Flots, a picture-postcard seaside resort and fishing village, has narrow winding streets and nestles between the sea and clear lagoons. It has fine sandy beaches, a sailing school, casino and amusement park. You can take a diving, fishing or pleasure trip by boat, or join an organised walk around the lagoons. The little tourist train is decorated in the style of local artist,
Albert Dubout.
Things to see & do in Palavas :
- The Light House of the Mediterranean, with its panoramic viewing platform and restaurant
- The neo-Romanesque church of Saint-Pierre
- The Museum of Albert Dubout, featuring his paintings and cartoons
Events in Palavas :
- Festival of extreme sports (skateboard, BMX, Roller etc) in April
- Jousting tournaments from May to September
- Festival of St Peter in July
In the area: Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone has a 12th and 13th century Romanesque cathedral surrounded by gardens and lagoons, which hosts a Festival of Music in June
INFORMATION
Palavas-les-Flots Tourist Office - Tel: + 33 (0)4 67 07 73 34 - Harbourmaster’s office - Tel: + 33 (0)4 67 07 73 50
