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Gruissan
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A seaside resort near Narbonne with a "beach" section and a "village" section.
Overview of Gruissan
Gruissan is a seaside resort near Narbonne with a "beach" section and a "village" section.
Key details
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: by the sea, next to Narbonne, in the Aude department.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 4,873 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 43.65 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://gruissan-mediterranee.com
History of Gruissan
What to see and do in Gruissan

Gruissan Village
This is the old town, built in a "circulade" at the foot of the ruins of the castle and the Barberousse Tower.
This is the old town, built in a "circulade" at the foot of the ruins of the castle and the Barberousse Tower.
Gruissan Beach
This is the seaside area with beaches along the sea or lagoons and the marina. It is also home to the "famous" wooden chalets on stilts, a unique feature of the town.
This is the seaside area with beaches along the sea or lagoons and the marina. It is also home to the "famous" wooden chalets on stilts, a unique feature of the town.
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather in Gruissan
The local climate is Mediterranean, very sunny, with mild winters and hot, dry summers. Rainfall occurs in autumn, particularly around October-November. The wind is ever-present and can sometimes blow in (very) strong gusts.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gruissan | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
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Gruissan Village
★★ This is the old town, built in a "circulade" at the foot of the ruins of the castle and the Barberousse Tower.
Gruissan Beach
★ This is the seaside area with beaches along the sea or lagoons and the marina. It is also home to the "famous" wooden chalets on stilts, a…