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Information About Palavas Les Flots, Canal Du Midi / Carmargue

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Things to do in Palavas Les Flots

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

This is a modern port with up to date facilities, all the advantages of a southern seaside resort. An excellent stopping place!

What is there to see?

See the old port with its fishing boats

What can I visit?

Visit the 18th century Redoute de Ballestras, the Train Museum, the church of Saint Pierre, and the cathedral at Maguelone

Is this place famous for anything?

The Phare de La Mediterranée - an old water tower converted into a cultural centre with a revolving restaurant, with a fantastic 360° view - of the sea and salt lakes.

Do any famous people live here?

Albert Dubout - designer of humourist cartoons

Are there any museums near here?

Mini golf, horse and pony trekking, boat jousting
Location: Casino, Luna Park (amusement park), Marine tradition and ancient rigging, Guided tours of area in kayak, on foot


Eating and Drinking in Palavas Les Flots

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Best places to drink an aperitif?

Around the old port

Le Billig's + other restaurants/snack bars around the old port
>Atmosphere: Qui Paul Cunq
Contact Details: Traditional

Upmarket restaurant

Oysters, mussels, and other shelled sea food
Atmosphere: Tel: 04 67 68 01 73


Practicalities at Palavas Les Flots

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Mooring

Moor at the harbour, where fees are charged in high season.

Can I get fuel here?

Yes

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

yes

Are there any public waste bins here?

yes

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

Dr. Blache Tél 04 67 50 90 33, Dr. Poulain, Tél 04 67 68 00 26

Is there a bank?

Dr. Toussaint, Tél 04 67 68 14 75

Is there an ATM?

Yes - several

Is there a post office?

Allo Taxi Bleu, Tel 06 72 74 32 58

Is there a doctor?

Les Flots Informatiques, tel 04 67 07 73 67

Is there a dentist?

Yes, in the Phare

Is there a pharmacy?

La Grande Motte (Tel: 04 67 56 05 00), Massane, Baillargues (Tel: 04 67 87 87 89), Montpellier (Tel: 04 67 45 90 10)

Is there a taxi company here?

Musée Albert Dubout, Musée du Train, Musée de l'Artisanat des Poilus

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