Travel Guide Peyriac-De-Mer

This charming little village, set against the foothills of the Corbières, is surrounded by the Bade hill and its lagoon area, accentuating the contrast between pine forests and the pond. Its salt water pond with its small beach, the Doul, is nicknamed the Dead Sea of Languedoc for its salinity level twice that of the Mediterranean. It is said that this water has curative properties: it treats skin diseases and rheumatism. The Doul communicates with the pond by a winding channel. This village has preserved its natural setting and its art of living. You can still discover some medieval alleys called "carriérettes" with magnificent bas-reliefs. To the west of the village, its small port is an invitation to discover the pond of Bages and its islands: Planasse and Soulier. The old salt works still preserves the traces of the exploitation of salt, its wooden footbridge on stilts allows to join the peninsula of Mour. A beautiful awareness trail has been set up to highlight this exceptional site. An archaeological museum presents the protohistoric and Gallo-Roman collections, unique in this part of the region. The 14th century church of Saint-Paul, classified as a historic monument, is fortified and is the only Gothic church in the canton that is not in ruins. It houses a 19th century organ and paintings by Jacques Gamelin. Peyriac-de-Mer and its surroundings are very popular with hikers as there are many beautiful walks to be had.