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Information About Portiragnes, Canal Du Midi / Carmargue

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Things to do in Portiragnes

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

This is a pretty little village. It's centre is built with volcanic stones

What is there to see?

Take a stroll towards 'Bel Air', a hill from where there are panoramic views out over the Mediterranean and the whole of the 'Golfe du Lion'

What can I visit?

The church is worth stopping at to see inside.

Is there a market day?

The market is held on Sunday mornings in the summer season.

Is there a public swimming pool?

no
Alternative: The beach is apprximately 3 kms away, and there is a cycle track from the village to the beach, just along the canal.

Is there a tourist office?

yes, by the town hall tél 04 67 90 84 31

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

no

Are there any museums near here?

Archeological Museum at the 'Salle Polyvalente"
archeological vestiges found at Portiragnes
Location: The museum is in the centre of the village
Opening Hours: 10.00 til 12.00 am and 15.00 - 18.00


Eating and Drinking in Portiragnes

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Best places to drink an aperitif?

Bar l'Independant , in the centre of the village
Opening Hours: Open all day from 08.00 am to 20.00

Moderately priced restaurant

Mon Rêve d'Enfant
Address: opposite the "Salle Polyvalente"
Atmosphere: A small restaurant, with a family atmosphere
Cuisine: regional, traditional cuisine
Opening Hours: The restaurant is open from 11.00 am til 15.00 and again from 19.00 until 20.00
Contact Details: Tel: 04 67 90 88 78


Shopping in Portiragnes

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Supermarket

Supermarket "Coccinelle"
The small supermarket is located behind the church
Opening Hours: 08.00 until 12.00 am and 15.00 to 19.00

What other shops are there??

There is a bakery, butchery, tabacco shop, wine cellar and cave coopérative to purchase local wines
Opening Hours: from 08.00 until 12.00 and from 15.00 to 19.00


Practicalities at Portiragnes

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Mooring

You can moor here before you get to the the lock

Can I get water here?

not at Portiragnes but at Port Cassafieres, at the Crown Blue Line base, approximately 3 kms away

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

not at Portiragnes but at Port Cassafieres, at the Crown Blue Line base, approximately 3 kms away

Can I get fuel here?

not at Portiragnes but at Port Cassafieres, at the Crown Blue Line base, approximately 3 kms away

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

no

Are there any public waste bins here?

yes

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

not at Portiragnes but at Port Cassafieres, at the Crown Blue Line base, approximately 3 kms away

Is there a bank?

no

Is there an ATM?

There is an ATM machine at the town hall

Is there a post office?

yes, in the main street.

Is there a doctor?

Medical centre Tel: 04 67 09 97 00

Is there a dentist?

The dentist is also located at the Medical centre

Is there a pharmacy?

near the medical center tél. : 04 67 09 97 00

Is there a taxi company here?

no

Can I get internet access here?

no

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