Travel and transport agencies Archipel de Thau

The port of Bouzigues is the first stop of the Canal du Midi on the Etang de Thau. It is a typical small port of a charming and preserved village, which gave its name to the oysters produced in the pond. On the practical side, the port is composed of two basins for pleasure boating and fishing. They are accompanied by a pontoon and a quay of more than 100 meters long. It has 92 moorings for pleasure craft and 16 moorings for passing barges. The history of this port and its environment is told in the museum of the Thau Lagoon, located a few meters from the dock.

In the center of Mèze, a discreet little store offers bike rentals of all types and sizes. Here, Breeda welcomes cyclists with a big smile and gives good advice on cycling and hiking to make the most of a ride on the banks of the Thau Lagoon. Nice asset: the green way is easily accessible from his store. The different bikes - mountain bikes, VTC or with electric assistance - are proposed at more than reasonable prices. All you have to do is get on your bike and go out to discover the countryside.

The Hérault public transport union, called "Hérault-Transport", provides daily connections throughout the region. Line number 602 connects Sète to the city of Montpellier, leaving from Quai Noël Guignon and arriving at the Sabines station (in Montpellier, you will have to take a tramway to get to the historic center). Schedules are available at tourist offices or can be downloaded from the website. For people with reduced mobility, a place is available in the vehicles.

Since its creation, the city of Sète is particularly attached to its port. Nowadays, it has several activities: fishing, trade and yachting. The fishing sector is located downtown and contributes to the traditional and typical image of the city. The commercial sector contributes to the competitiveness of the companies in the region. Finally, the marina has 1,100 moorings in the canals for the city's subscribers and 750 moorings with a view of Mont-Saint-Clair.

Hérault-Transport provides daily connections between Sète and Marseillan via Marseillan-Plage (line 323), between Béziers and Marseillan (line 210) and between Agde and Marseillan-Plage (line 274). Schedules in tourist offices or to be downloaded on the Internet Site: www.herault.fr/herault-transport or Tel 0 825 34 01 34 (0,15 € incl/min).

The municipality of Marseillan has three port areas: Marseillan-ville, Marseillan-plage and the departmental port of Tabarka which has modern facilities. The port is now pedestrian, which ensures greater tranquility around the boats. The place has kept all its authenticity, like the basalt stones of the crown which have been cleaned and replaced identically. A vast esplanade makes the place pleasant, while a salt water fountain, which creates a sublime mirror, makes this space sparkle.

Among the facilities and services of the Sète train station, there is a waiting room, a reception area reserved for people with disabilities, toilets, a self-service terminal, a regional ticket dispenser and free and unlimited wifi. You can stop at the station café while waiting for your train. In front of the station, several bus lines can take you to the city or to the communes surrounding the Bassin de Thau. There is also a cab rank and a car-sharing station. Finally, a parking lot facilitates parking.

The Carrefour Voyages Balaruc travel agency is located in the Balaruc-le-Vieux shopping center, on the road to Sète. It offers a range of on-site services, such as online appointments and personalized advice on choosing your vacation. In addition to travel services, the agency also offers entertainment, banking and insurance, car rental, catering and other services. The team at Carrefour Voyages Balaruc will be delighted to help you organize your dream vacation at the best value for money.

In Balaruc-le-Vieux, you can rent a vehicle from the Carrefour hypermarket. Touring car, small cabriolet, family combi, city car, SUV, automatic gearbox, as well as pick-up truck, van, dump truck... Depending on your needs or journeys, the choice is wide. Same-day reservations can be made online from the website. You can view the available vehicles in real time and select the one best suited to your needs.

This cab company located in Balaruc-les-Bains offers various transport services. As a medical cab, it is approved by the Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie and can thus provide seated medical transport. It also offers private transport services: transfer from Montpellier airport, from Montpellier and Sète train stations to - for example - the place of treatment, but also transport for a day of tourist excursion, to accompany you during festive or professional events...

An unusual and environmentally-friendly means of transport, this river shuttle links Balaruc-les-Bains to Sète. Aboard an unsinkable hybrid catamaran, twelve passengers can enjoy a twenty-minute crossing with their hair blowing in the wind. In summer, crossings are frequent, and it's worth noting that it's possible to take your dog or bike on board. As an added bonus, l'écothau offers privatizations with the captain to enjoy a sunset on the water or discover the beauties of the pond on an evening stroll.

Balaruc-les-Bains is a town known for its thermal springs and health benefits. To get to Balaruc-les-Bains from Paris, you can take the train. The average train journey takes 3 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 610 kilometers. There are several trains a day, some of which are direct, so you don't have to change trains. It's advisable to book tickets as early as possible to benefit from the lowest fares. Ticket prices vary according to the time of day and the class chosen. It is also possible to find discounted tickets by avoiding peak times.

Hérault-Transport provides daily service to Montpellier-Frontignan (line 102). You can also access the Peyrade via line 322 via Sète. Schedules in tourist offices or to be downloaded on the Internet Site: www.herault.fr/herault-transport

40 daily trains serve the Gare station. TGV TGV departures (3 min) or Montpellier (13 min)

Apogée Voyages is a travel agency located in Frontignan. It offers a variety of services to help travelers organize their vacations.

With marine and land excursions, Gregory Izoird from Sète shares his passion for the sea and introduces people to local culture and heritage. Aboard a boat, you can enjoy a walk at sea, a romantic trip at sunset or a fishing trip on the Mediterranean. You can also privatize a boat to celebrate an event or even be tempted by an electric quad ride to discover the vineyards. With family, friends or colleagues, it's a convivial moment that appeals to young and old alike.

Galexia sells, repairs and rents bicycles for adults and children: electric bikes, city bikes, mountain bikes, tandems, bikes for disabled people, but also trailers, baby seats... Bonus: you can have your bike delivered to your vacation destination. The team is also a guide to go for a nature walk around Frontignan. Several circuits lead to discover the richness of the Thau lagoon, the scents of the garrigue, the salt flats... There are even gourmet outings that end with a tasting of shellfish and muscatel wine. An address to share.

Galexia rents out all types of bikes for young and old: mountain bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, children's bikes, trailers, baby seats, tandems and even electric-assist bikes. You can rent by the hour, half-day, day, week or more. The address also offers bike repair and sales. Galexia also organizes bike rides on a variety of themes: discovering the biodiversity of wetlands, strolling through the garrigue and tasting local produce... There's plenty to look forward to!

Specializing in electrically-assisted mountain bikes, Electric Bike 34 offers two types of electric bikes for hire: semi-suspended and fully-suspended. You can have your rental delivered free of charge within a 20 km radius of Gigean, for rentals of two or more bikes. For longer rental periods, rates are reduced. A little bonus: the address offers bike tours accompanied by a guide who takes you on a discovery of beautiful circuits. Beginners and advanced cyclists alike can take advantage of the routes marked out by the team.

At the entrance to the Les Méditerranées Beach Garden campsite in Marseillan-Plage, Thau Cycles offers bike rentals for both campsite guests and other holidaymakers. Rental includes bike, helmet, lock, bike pump, repair kit and vest. There's a choice of mountain bikes, mountain bikes, electrically-assisted bikes, track bikes, children's bikes, etc. Additional equipment and accessories include trailers and seats for babies and toddlers.