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Are you visiting the Little Camargue? Discover where to stay in the King's Grau, the only seaside resort in the Gard department.

Located in the Gard, the King's Grau is a charming maritime town. The city attracts thousands of travellers every year for its port, Mediterranean climate and culinary specialties. Despite a strong tourist development, the King's Grau was able to keep its picturesque side of fishing village. It is, in fact, this activity that ensures much of the resources of the commune. So if you want to discover the Occitania and its small villages, enjoy it to stay in this maritime commune. To help you make an excellent stay, we have prepared a guide to the neighborhoods where to stay in the King's Grau.

The center and its port

The King's Grau being the first port trawling from the Mediterranean Sea, enjoy it to observe the return of trawlers. At this moment, time stops; trawlers come back after more than 10 hours at sea and are escorted by a bunch of seagulls and gulls. This is a show you can admire in all seasons. Generally, trawlers return to the port around 5pm. If their end of the course is more excited, in the part of the port provided for this purpose, the trawlers pass on the part of the port stuck to the center. Be there at this moment and experience a unique experience. You will also see the pretty péniches, some of which offer sea trips.

To fully appreciate the atmosphere of this maritime city, go to the port cooperative. This is where the fish are unloaded, then sold. You can stroll along the docks to immerse yourself in the lifestyle of the inhabitants of the city. Then continue your path in the rest of the center, to walk through the streets full of small shops and corners where lunch. Finally, end up diping on the beach.

Logging in the center of the King’s Grau can only be an excellent choice.

Port Camargue

Port Camargue is one of the most important pleasure ports in Europe in terms of space. So this is where you will have to go if you want to take a boat ride in the Mediterranean. If you prefer the farmland, walk in the heart of the marina and breathe the sea air. Here, the sun, water and sand are one. It is a true haven of peace allowing you to relax completely during your holidays in Occitania.

Port Camargue has a strategic position between the fishing port and the beach of Espiguette. It was specially designed for the reception of tourists coming to stay in the King’s Grau. You are therefore close to the city center and the wild nature. A nature that the city has managed to preserve despite the developments.

The beach of Espiguette

For a relaxing stay, the best area to stay in the Grau du Roi is obviously the beach of Espiguette. Here, there are 534 totally natural hectares including ten kilometers of shoreline where no construction has been established. The site is simply exceptional with its dunes reaching more than ten meters high. Arriving at the Espiguette, you will be surprised by this white sand beach that never stops. It is a true haven of peace that is classified Grand site of France.

Many facilities have been planned to preserve the dunes of the Espiguette beach at best: ganivelles, wooden bridges, a signal, etc. The goal is to raise public awareness to keep this place as pure as possible. As the beach is one of the most beautiful in the region, it is best to find accommodation nearby to fully enjoy it. Indeed, the parking lot of the beach is paid and filled very quickly.

Left edge

The left bank of the King's Grau is very dynamic. Here you will find several activities for the little ones as for the great ones. This is where the Seaquarium is located, where you can admire more than 200 marine species. If you travel with your bambins, go to the BabyLand, an amusement park for all children from the lowest age. And for a little diversity, there is also the Luna Park. It is another amusement park in Grau du Roi filled with fun rides.

If you are tired of strong sensations, the left bank also houses a mini-golf. After doing all these activities, you will probably need a relaxing moment. Therefore, go to the beach and relax for a few hours, or even a whole day. Logging on the left bank of the King’s Grau, you will have understood it, is very convenient.

Right edge and Boucanet beach

Last place to stay in the King's Grau: right bank. Here, you're a little more excited. It’s ideal if you’re looking for peace above all. You are far from the hordes of tourists who are more grouped in the center. The King's Grau is located by the sea, most of the neighborhoods are close to beaches. The right bank is no exception. So you can do a bronze session at the Boucanet beach if you are staying in this King's Grau district.

In addition, Rive Droite is located near the fast track. You can thus visit the surroundings of Grau of the King as Aigues-Mortes , Grande Motte or Montpellier .

You now know where to stay at the King's Grau. Enjoy the resort and have a good stay!