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Palavas-les-Flots
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Montpellier’s seaside resort, in a way.
Overview of Palavas-les-Flots
Palavas-les-Flots is, in a way, Montpellier’s seaside resort.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Localisation: one of the seaside resorts on the outskirts of Montpellier, in the Hérault department.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 6,281 inhabitants (2014)
- Superficie: 2.38 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: http://www.ot-palavaslesflots.com
History of Palavas-les-Flots
What to see and do in Palavas-les-Flots
Palavas-les-Flots Beaches
Stretching 7 kilometres, the beaches of Palavas offer all the usual activities of Mediterranean beaches. Very popular, they have plenty of hotels, residences, and campsites nearby.
Stretching 7 kilometres, the beaches of Palavas offer all the usual activities of Mediterranean beaches. Very popular, they have plenty of hotels, residences, and campsites nearby.
Musées de Palavas:
Albert Dubout Museum
The town has a "double museum" linked to this French illustrator and painter: one dedicated to Albert Dubout and another to a local narrow-gauge train he loved.
The town has a "double museum" linked to this French illustrator and painter: one dedicated to Albert Dubout and another to a local narrow-gauge train he loved.
Climate and weather
The local climate is typically Mediterranean: very sunny, with mild winters and hot, dry summers. Rainfall occurs mainly in autumn, particularly around October-November. The wind is often present and can sometimes blow in gusts.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palavas | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
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Albert Dubout Museum
★ The town has a "double museum" linked to this French illustrator and painter: one dedicated to Albert Dubout and another to a local…
Jean-Aristide Rudel Heritage Museum
★ Dedicated to the heritage and history of Palavas-les-Flots.
Palavas-les-Flots Beaches
★ Stretching 7 kilometres, the beaches of Palavas offer all the usual activities of Mediterranean beaches. Very popular, they have plenty of…