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Tourism Agde
Founded in the sixth century BC by Phoenicians from Marseille, the city of Agde, sometimes nicknamed "the black pearl" because of its monuments built in basalt, has a long history.
Agde is a town located in the department of Herault and Languedoc-Roussillon.
City of exchange and host Agde has combined its rich historical heritage international appeal. For centuries, the city has drawn most of its revenue from maritime trade and fishing. Moreover, it is now with Le Cap d'Agde, Le Grau d'Agde and La Tamarissière a mecca of seaside tourism worldwide.
Its population may be multiplied by 10 during the summer. The town is also labeled "water station France" and "Tourism and Disability".
Sights Agde
Museums and monuments to visit
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Musée de l'ÉphèbeThe museum of the youth is in the department of Herault in Languedoc-Rousillon. This is a museum of underwater archeology that owns the collection of ancient bronzes the largest in France. The ...
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Cathédrale Saint-ÉtienneCathedral Saint-Étienne was built in the late of XII century. It is unique by its black color, its fortifications and its proportions : the basalt quarried who gave that color at the ...
A week to explore the Hérault department
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Montpellier
- Durée : 6 jours
Discover the beauty of the Hérault by following our tour you will discover all the facets of this department.
Languedoc coast
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Agde
- Durée : 6 jours
Discover the Languedoc coast.
Bessan
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Bessan
- Durée : 2 jours
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The Flamingo Cruise
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Portiragnes
- Durée : 7 jours
Explore the ramparts of the medieval walled city of Aigues Mortes and swim in the sunshine at Carnon. You’ll need your binoculars for the panoramic views and birdlife as you cross the lock-free Etang de Thau. Spend time exploring Agde, one of France’s oldest towns and go horse-riding ...