The atypical architecture and lush vegetation of La Grande-Motte

La Grande-Motte has a population of just 9,000 but is visited by 2 million holidaymakers every year. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the commune is surrounded to the north by Aigues-Mortes, to the east by Mauguio-Carnon and to the east by the Grau-du Roi. Its tall, pyramid-shaped buildings symbolise its architecture in the eyes of the general public, but La Grande-Motte doesn't just present an urban landscape.

You can enjoy the lush vegetation of the Couchant district and the unspoilt setting of Ponant. This district, built on former marshland, is a veritable bay of tranquillity for its residents. Tamarisk trees, Bohemian olive trees and numerous umbrella pines are all to be found here. La Grande-Motte has been awarded the Heritage of the 20th Century label and has three routes dedicated to cyclists. You can use them on your way back from the beach, or simply when you're out and about, enjoying the sunny climate. Another advantage of this commune is its favourable location. Book your holiday rental in La Grande-Motte and you'll find yourself just 30 minutes from Montpellier and 45 minutes from Nîmes.

Water sports fun in La Grande-Motte during your holiday

Activities are concentrated on the coast at La Grande-Motte. Would you like to get away from it all for half a day? Discover the pleasures of scuba diving! The digue la baleine is the ideal spot for a first dive in complete safety. If you already have some experience, set off to conquer the rocky strip, a site frequented by scorpion fish, lobsters and a host of crustaceans.

Kitesurfing, water-skiing and parasailing are also popular on the coast, with these leisure activities particularly aimed at thrill-seekers. You can also hire a sailing boat with or without a skipper to take in the coastal scenery and enjoy the sea air!

In La Grande-Motte, people also appreciate the virtues of thalassotherapy. These establishments offer day cures and a wide variety of à la carte treatments to meet holidaymakers' requirements.

Must-do activities around the seaside resort

During the holidays, tourists visiting the Midi and the Grand-Mottois enjoy the cultural activities that exist around the seaside resort. These include the

Seaquarium du Grau du Roi. When you visit this site, you'll enjoy an exceptional show presented by sea lions and their caretakers. This aquarium is also home to dozens of species of sharks and rays, they fascinate adults and children alike.

At Saintes-Maries de la Mer, you'll also find a change of scenery! Here you'll find the superb Pont de Gau ornithological park. This natural environment of marshes and ponds is the unspoilt habitat of pink flamingos, storks and many other Mediterranean birds. The Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées region also attracts travellers for its historic heritage. Visit the medieval fortifications of Aigues-Mortes and discover the monuments of Montpellier, such as Maguelone Cathedral and the Porte du Peyrou.