Guidebook for Gruissan
Sightseeing
A visit to the Cité (castle) in Carcassonne is a must when in the area.
482 residents recomanen
Carcassonne
A visit to the Cité (castle) in Carcassonne is a must when in the area.
One of the famous Cathar castles. Besides, the village of Cucugnan is a delight.
129 residents recomanen
Castell de Queribus
One of the famous Cathar castles. Besides, the village of Cucugnan is a delight.
A superb Cisterian Abbey, well worth a visit. Also wine cellars with prize winning wines and a restaurant in season.
236 residents recomanen
Abadia de Fontfroide
RD 613 Route Départementale 613A superb Cisterian Abbey, well worth a visit. Also wine cellars with prize winning wines and a restaurant in season.
Minerve
Listed village in a dramatic and extraordinary setting.
Marseillan
Our favourite excursion spot for Sunday lunch by the water.
The most romantic town in the region. Excellent restaurants - ideal for a day trip and lunch.
627 residents recomanen
Collioure
The most romantic town in the region. Excellent restaurants - ideal for a day trip and lunch.
Olargues
Listed village in the Haute Languedoc National Park.
Lagrasse
Listed village with cisterian abbey.
A narrow gorge with stunning scenery and an interesting hermitage at the bottom. It is like nature's own little church.
55 residents recomanen
Galamus gorges (Aude)
D10A narrow gorge with stunning scenery and an interesting hermitage at the bottom. It is like nature's own little church.
Lovely little town with an interesting museum of modern art. Also known for the cherries and a sight in the cherry blossom season.
138 residents recomanen
Céret
Lovely little town with an interesting museum of modern art. Also known for the cherries and a sight in the cherry blossom season.
Corbières
Wine growing area with lovely scenery and typical little villages.
Everything Else
Impressing vinyards, cellars for tasting, craft shops, restaurant.
27 residents recomanen
Castell L'Hospitalet
D168Impressing vinyards, cellars for tasting, craft shops, restaurant.
Sample the prize winning olives and related products. Nice gift shop.
48 residents recomanen
The Olive Oil Cooperative Oulibo
Hameau CabezacSample the prize winning olives and related products. Nice gift shop.
Very well stocked covered market open every morning. Very good choice of fish and seafood.
170 residents recomanen
Les Halles de Narbonne
1 Cr MirabeauVery well stocked covered market open every morning. Very good choice of fish and seafood.
An engineering masterpiece and World Heritage site. Boat trips on the canal are popular and the towpaths offer excellent cycling/hiking paths.
268 residents recomanen
Canal del Midi
An engineering masterpiece and World Heritage site. Boat trips on the canal are popular and the towpaths offer excellent cycling/hiking paths.
The House Noilly Prat
1 Rue NoillyWhen in Marseillan, why not do a tour of the winery.
Newly built spa and swimming pool with slides. A hit with the children.
62 residents recomanen
Espace Balnéoludique Gruissan
Avenue des BainsNewly built spa and swimming pool with slides. A hit with the children.
Take the kids to the drive-in Zoo, arrive bright and early and bring a picnic,
338 residents recomanen
Reserva Africana de Sigean
19 Ham. du LacTake the kids to the drive-in Zoo, arrive bright and early and bring a picnic,
Food Scene
La Perle Gruissanaise
6 Av. de l'AiguilleThe place to sample the local oysters. Mmmmm
Said to be the most reasonable Michelin starred restaurant in France.
26 residents recomanen
La Table Saint Crescent
68 Av. Général LeclercSaid to be the most reasonable Michelin starred restaurant in France.