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With the creation of Cap d'Agde in the 1970s, the town became one of the main marinas on the Mediterranean coast and a highly popular seaside resort.
Overview of Agde
With the creation of Cap d'Agde in the 1970s, the town became one of the main marinas on the Mediterranean coast and a highly popular seaside resort.
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: on the coast, a few kilometres from Béziers, in the Hérault department.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 26,111 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 50.90 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.capdagde.com
History of Agde
What to see and do in Agde
Cap d'Agde
This is the seaside part of the town, with its beaches, marina, naturist village, 1970s architecture, and lively atmosphere. It’s one of the most popular resorts on this stretch of the coast.
This is the seaside part of the town, with its beaches, marina, naturist village, 1970s architecture, and lively atmosphere. It’s one of the most popular resorts on this stretch of the coast.
Grau d'Agde
This hamlet in the municipality is both a seaside resort and a picturesque fishing port.
This hamlet in the municipality is both a seaside resort and a picturesque fishing port.
Museums in Agde:
Éphèbe Museum
This is an underwater archaeology museum located in Cap d'Agde. It showcases the results of marine research, including the famous statue "the Éphèbe of Agde," which gave the museum its name.
This is an underwater archaeology museum located in Cap d'Agde. It showcases the results of marine research, including the famous statue "the Éphèbe of Agde," which gave the museum its name.
Natural spaces in Agde:
Bagnas National Nature Reserve
A wetland of ponds and marshes on the outskirts of Agde and extending from the Étang de Thau. The area is renowned for its birdlife.
A wetland of ponds and marshes on the outskirts of Agde and extending from the Étang de Thau. The area is renowned for its birdlife.
In the surrounding area
Canal du Midi
A UNESCO-listed canal linking the Mediterranean (Sète) to Toulouse before continuing toward the Atlantic via the Canal de Garonne, this is a prime destination for river tourism in France. Its banks are also developed in many places to accommodate hiking and cycling.
A UNESCO-listed canal linking the Mediterranean (Sète) to Toulouse before continuing toward the Atlantic via the Canal de Garonne, this is a prime destination for river tourism in France. Its banks are also developed in many places to accommodate hiking and cycling.
Climate and weather in Agde
The town has a Mediterranean climate, very sunny, with mild winters and hot, dry summers. Rainfall occurs in autumn, particularly around October-November. The wind is also very present and can sometimes blow in strong gusts.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agde | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
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Must-see & highly recommended
Canal du Midi
★★★★ A UNESCO-listed canal linking the Mediterranean (Sète) to Toulouse before continuing toward the Atlantic via the Canal de Garonne, this is…
Worth a look / Other
Cap d'Agde
★★ This is the seaside part of the town, with its beaches, marina, naturist village, 1970s architecture, and lively atmosphere. It’s one…
Éphèbe Museum
★★ This is an underwater archaeology museum located in Cap d'Agde. It showcases the results of marine research, including the famous statue…
Grau d'Agde
★ This hamlet in the municipality is both a seaside resort and a picturesque fishing port.
Agde Folk Museum Jules Baudou
★ This is the municipal museum of folk arts and traditions.
Bagnas National Nature Reserve
★ A wetland of ponds and marshes on the outskirts of Agde and extending from the Étang de Thau. The area is renowned for its birdlife.