PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS

A sunny holiday and recipes

Palavas-les-Flots is a small commune in the Hérault department covering around 2.4 square kilometres. It has 6 200 inhabitants and is located on the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered to the west by Villeneuve-les-Maguelone and to the north by Lattes. It is just 10 kilometres from Montpellier (Montpellier) and is one of the region's most attractive seaside resorts. These visitors particularly appreciate its friendly setting, good weather and the diversity of its cultural activities. Palavas-les-Flots has no culinary specialities to speak of, but it does offer some mouth-watering dishes from the Languedoc region. These include the famous tièle, a pie filled with small octopuses mixed with a spicy tomato sauce. You're also sure to fall for the escalette, a very thin cake with a lemon flavour. For a snack or dessert, try the zézette from Sète! This biscuit has a thin spindle shape, and is the ideal accompaniment to a hot drink or ice cream during the summer.

How to have fun in Palavas-les-Flots?

You'll soon realise that it's great fun to stroll between your holiday rental in Palavas-les-Flots and the commune's main tourist attractions. Art and history buffs, for example, flock to the Musée Albert Dubout to discover the life of Palavasians through the ages. The Jean-Aristide Rudel Heritage Museum is another place steeped in history that attracts many visitors! Here you can admire various works by this painter from Montpellier and his son. The environmental heritage of Palavas attracts a large number of travellers throughout the year. They take the guided walks organised by the tourist office, which allow them to enjoy the magnificent scenery around the Canal du Lez, as well as meeting the fishermen. Need to recharge your batteries away from the crowds? Diving is just what you're looking for! The rocky plateaus and wrecks off the coast of Palavas-les-Flots are simply breathtaking. If the idea of exploring the marine life doesn't appeal to you, you might be tempted by aerial activities such as flyboarding and parasailing. Less dynamic but just as much fun, stand-up paddle boarding is a great way to relax along the beaches of the Hérault.

Must-see sites around Palavas-les-Flots

Palavas-les-Flots has the advantage of being located very close to Montpellier. You won't want to miss Saint-Pierre Cathedral, a beautiful Gothic building with a monumental organ. If you want to dine in a friendly atmosphere, you'll be spoilt for choice in the city centre, particularly on Place de la Comédie, the haunt of Montpellier's youth. The cathedral of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in Villeneuve-les-Maguelone has a completely different atmosphere. Enter this architectural masterpiece and discover the Saint-Augustin chapel and its sumptuous white marble altar. With children in tow, head north of Montpellier to see the different animals at the Henri de Lunaret zoological park. The distances between each enclosure are fairly long, but it's well worth the effort, and the establishment has the advantage of being free!