Which campsite to choose in Valras-Plage?
Camping Parc Belle-Vue and its water park
Camping Parc Belle-Vue **** has 403 pitches and is located 940 metres from the sandy beaches. Its vast water park offers plenty of fun, with an open-air swimming pool, water slides and a wellness area with jacuzzi. Holidaymakers can enjoy a wide range of sports facilities, including miniature golf, tennis, basketball and table tennis. In summer, the campsite offers entertainment for all ages and themed evenings.
Camping L'Occitanie by the sea
Located 1,000 metres from the Mediterranean, Camping L'Occitanie **** is set in lush green grounds with 243 pitches and 61 rentals, ranging from canvas bungalows to air-conditioned mobile homes. Families will particularly appreciate the water park with its outdoor swimming pool, water games and paddling pool for the little ones. A multi-sports campground, table tennis tables and a playground complete the leisure facilities. A variety of activities punctuate the summer season, while a grocery shop and snack bar simplify everyday life. The former fishing village, now a popular seaside resort, is within easy reach of the seafront and its water sports activities.
Central Camping at an affordable price near the centre
Central Camping ** offers an economical and friendly solution right in the heart of Valras-Plage, just 300 metres from the sea and the mouth of the River Orb. This family-friendly campsite has around 150 shade pitches for tents, caravans and mobile homes. Right next to the port, the shops and the seafront promenade, it's easy to discover all that the seaside resort has to offer. Holidaymakers can enjoy water-based activities such as windsurfing and canoeing on the Orb. The campsite has a playground, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi and accepts pets under certain conditions. There is no swimming pool, but the supervised beach is nearby. A simple, practical and friendly place to stay.
Hello Summer Inn for a simple stay
Hello Summer Inn * cultivates an authentic family atmosphere in a human-sized environment. This one-star campsite, with 72 shaded pitches, offers excellent value for money just 800 metres from the sandy beaches. Holidaymakers particularly appreciate its privileged location between the sea and the river Orb, offering a variety of bathing pleasures. For those who enjoy simple pastimes, there's a table tennis table for impromptu tournaments in a friendly atmosphere. The campsite's proximity to the banks of the River Orb also means you can enjoy a spot of fishing or take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank, away from the hustle and bustle of summer.
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Campsite Palmira Beach in Vendres
Camping Palmira Beach **** is located on the border between Valras-Plage and Vendres in the Hérault department, with direct access to the fine sandy beach. With 212 pitches, including 126 rental pitches, the campsite boasts a water park with an outdoor swimming pool, a children's pool with a pirate boat and water slides. Families will particularly appreciate the varied summer entertainment, the multi-sports campground and the playground. The campsite is distinguished by its jungle-zone of spacious, personalised mobile homes, offering every modern comfort. The air-conditioned holiday rentals blend harmoniously into a landscaped setting between sea and nature, close to the resort's water skiing and water sports activities.
Camping Les Vagues rentals facing the sea
Camping Les Vagues **** in Vendres, nestling in the heart of an 8-hectare wooded area, offers 426 pitches just 700 metres from a wild, unspoilt beach. Holidaymakers will discover an original aquatic world with its wave pool, unique in the region, and its four themed pools, including a tropical area dotted with palm trees. The Robinson district, with its premium air-conditioned accommodation, offers exclusive experience in an exotic setting. A nature trail winds its way through the dunes to the sea, allowing visitors to observe the rich biodiversity of the dune belt as they make their way to the fine sandy beaches.
Camping Blue Bayou and its water park
Camping Blue Bayou ***** in Vendres, a premium establishment between land and sea, offers 539 pitches on a wooded estate 450 metres from the fine sandy beaches. Its aquatic world is divided into two distinct zones: a family area with heated lagoon pool, wild river and multi-slide, and a Zen area reserved for adults with relaxation pool and solarium. Holidaymakers enjoy daily entertainment in high season, a children's club for 4–12-year-olds, and a snack restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. The blue flag floating on the nearby beach bears witness to the environmental quality of the site.
What to do at Valras-Plage during your stay?
4 km of fine sandy beaches with lifeguards
The Valras-Plage coastline stretches for 4 kilometres along a golden ribbon that includes the Plage des Mouettes, the Plage du Casino, the Plage Centrale and the Plage des Orpellières. These seaside areas, which have been awarded the Blue Flag for 25 years, benefit from optimum surveillance thanks to four strategically placed lifeguard posts manned by CRS lifeguards and fire-fighters from June to September.
A modern public address system broadcasts information on the weather and sea conditions, while specially adapted equipment such as rollators make access easier for people with reduced mobility. Every morning, the municipal services meticulously maintain these stretches of sand, creating an ideal setting for the free events that punctuate the summer, from outdoor fitness to sandcastle competitions.
A lively marina
At the heart of the maritime life of Valras-Plage, the marina reveals an authentic atmosphere where tradition and modernity meet. The 240 berths are home to a varied fleet of boats, while the quays come alive every morning as the fishermen return, perpetuating an ancestral know-how.
Summer evenings take on a special flavour with the Mardis du Valras, weekly get-togethers where local wine tastings and Mediterranean tapas are combined with musical notes. Along the pontoons, the terraces of the cafés offer uninterrupted views of the ships coming and going, creating a friendly atmosphere popular with holidaymakers and locals alike.
Water sports for all
The 4 kilometres of coastline at Valras-Plage offer plenty of thrills as the waves roll in. Jet-skiing and towed buoys will thrill adrenaline-seekers; while windsurfing and paddle-boarding offer a more peaceful way to discover the Mediterranean waters. Opposite the central first-aid post, the state-approved municipal sailing school offers courses supervised by qualified instructors for all levels.
At the Port du Chichoulet, just a few distance from Valras's most attractive campsites, you can hire boats to explore the coast or try your hand at sea fishing. For children in Valras, introductory kayaking lessons and pedal-boat outings turn every day into a unique maritime adventure.
A lively pedestrian street in summer
Rue Charles-Thomas comes alive at first light with the colourful stalls of Halles Marty, where the scents of the Mediterranean mingle with local flavours. Fashion boutiques, artisan ice-cream parlours and cafés with shady terraces create a lively promenade stretching all the way to the port.
In the evening, the pedestrian thoroughfare vibrates to the rhythm of street musicians and artists who delight passers-by. Children marvel at the glittering shop windows, while holidaymakers savour an Italian-style ice cream as they contemplate the typical shop windows.
Concerts and summer entertainment
The Théâtre de la Mer comes alive every Wednesday evening with the big "Valras en Live" shows. Nationally renowned artists such as Magic System and Will Barber take to the stage in an electric atmosphere. Music lovers will also appreciate the seafront musical evenings, where traditional jazz and modern sounds resonate under the stars.
From Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm, the central beach hosts fitness sessions supervised by qualified coaches. Younger children can take advantage of the free children's clubs, while sports enthusiasts can play beach volleyball on the campgrounds facing the Mediterranean.
Fireworks and local festivals
The Valrassian night is lit up by spectacular firework displays throughout the summer. There are three major events: 14 July, with a firework display fired from the harbour jetty, followed by a DJ night on the central beach; 29 June, for Saint Peter's Day; and 15 August, to celebrate the high point of the summer season.
Night-time festivities transform the resort into a theatre of varied entertainment. Themed evenings on the seafront alternate between popular dances, lantern-lit parades and open-air concerts, creating a magical atmosphere where families and holidaymakers share memorable moments overlooking the Mediterranean.
The night market in season
The Esplanade Émile Turco is transformed into an open-air art gallery every Monday evening during the summer, from 6pm to midnight. Around thirty craftsmen and women display their unique works: blown-glass jewellery, Mediterranean ceramics and sun-drenched textiles.
Between the colourful stalls, the scents of Provence mingle with the musical notes of the local groups who liven up the promenade. Visitors can discover authentic products while enjoying demonstrations of traditional skills such as leatherwork and woodcarving.
In the market square, food-trucks offer regional specialities to be enjoyed overlooking the sea, while children can learn about crafts at weekly creative workshops.
A heritage to discover
The Casino Tranchant and its modern architecture
Facing the Mediterranean, the Casino Tranchant embodies the architectural renewal of Valras-Plage, with its contemporary lines and changing reflections on the façade. Completed in 2023, this daring development harmoniously blends glass and steel into an ensemble that converses with the marine horizon.
The building is part of an ambitious urban project that is redesigning the casino district. Its refined architecture contrasts delicately with the surrounding traditional villas, creating a successful transition between heritage and modernity.
Inside, the luminous spaces open out onto the sea through huge bay windows, offering a unique experience where gaming mingles with maritime panoramas. Suspended terraces extend this feeling of immersion in the Mediterranean landscape.
Belle Époque villas
The architectural heritage of Valras-Plage finds its most refined expression in its Belle Époque villas, privileged witnesses to the golden age of sea bathing. These elegant residences, built at the time of the creation of the railway line linking Béziers to the coast, feature ornately detailed facades and wrought-iron balconies with floral motifs.
The commune of Valras has carefully preserved these architectural gems from the early 20th century, particularly along the seafront, where magnificent examples of seaside architecture can be found. The mansard roofs, bow windows and colourful ceramics tell the story of an era when seaside holidaymaking became a way of life.
A discovery trail takes you on a tour of these emblematic villas, some of which still bear the evocative names chosen by the wealthy families of Béziers who built them as summer resorts.
The Palais de la Mer
The Palais de la Mer is the cultural heart of Valras-Plage, with its modular auditorium seating up to 800 spectators. This modern multicultural venue offers an eclectic programme of events throughout the year, from plays to concerts, as well as temporary exhibitions in its luminous hall.
Two conference rooms and a cinema equipped with a Dolby stereo surround sound system complete this versatile infrastructure. A bar with terrace offers a pleasant break between two shows, while emerging artists and established talents alike take to the stage to enchant the evenings in Valras.
What to see around Valras-Plage
The Orpellières dunes
Between land and sea lies the natural site of Les Orpellières, a veritable ecological jewel where the highest dunes in the French Mediterranean form an imposing landscape. This 170-hectare estate, owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral, boasts a spectacular 2.5-kilometre stretch of dunes dotted with salt meadows and lagoons.
Nature lovers will love the waymarked footpaths that wind their way through this unique ecosystem, offering exceptional views of the protected flora and fauna. The Maison de Site offers educational exhibitions and events to help visitors understand how the dunes were formed and observe emblematic species such as the oyat and the samphire.
Which major town is closest to Valras-Plage?
The majestic cathedral of Saint-Nazaire dominates the city of Béziers from the top of its natural promontory, offering a distinctive silhouette that can be seen for miles around. Its thousand-year-old ramparts and hanging gardens tell the story of the eventful history of this medieval city, which has managed to preserve its authenticity.
The Allées Paul Riquet, an elegant thoroughfare lined with century-old plane trees, invites you to take a shady stroll between refined boutiques and lively cafés. Further down, the Saint-Jacques district reveals a maze of picturesque alleyways where private mansions with facades adorned with mascarons and artistic ironwork flourish.
The Nine Locks of Fonseranes, a masterpiece of 17th-century engineering, forms a water staircase that is unique in Europe, allowing boats to cross a 21.5-metre difference in height on the Canal du Midi.
The Canal du Midi by bike
The towpaths of the Canal du Midi are transformed into shady cycle paths, offering a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of Valras-Plage. The route passes through changing landscapes where vineyards and pine forests alternate with remarkable engineering structures. Cyclists particularly enjoy the section between Villeneuve-lès-Béziers and the Fonseranes locks, which can be reached in 45 minutes from the seaside resort.
The greenway links the picturesque villages along the canal, such as Portiragnes, where a refreshing stop under the hundred-year-old plane trees is a must. Bike hire companies offer suitable equipment and suggested routes for all levels, from families to more experienced cyclists.
Shops and boutiques
The commercial heart of the resort revolves around the Halles Marty, a veritable temple to local gastronomy, where greengrocers, fishmongers and butchers sell their fresh produce every morning. The surrounding lanes are home to a mosaic of traditional shops and modern boutiques.
Along the Avenue de la Méditerranée, local shops alternate with fashion and home decoration boutiques. A supermarket opens 7 days a week in season and several local mini markets make it easy for holidaymakers to stock up, while local craftspeople display their skills in the seafront art galleries. Motorhome owners particularly appreciate the presence of a service station suitable for large vehicles, located at the entrance to the town.
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