Tourism in Valras
Tourism in Valras
Top 10 things to see and do in Valras
- The urban beach: accessible to people with reduced mobility, with lifeguard surveillance, beach clubs and numerous shops. Summertime entertainment for young and old.
- The seafront promenade: along the 4 kilometers of beach, it offers a pleasant place to stroll between stores and summer facilities. It is dotted with large works of art, like an open-air museum.
- Les Halles and the market: the ideal place to stock up on seasonal local produce, especially seafood products that arrive directly. In summer, the market extends out onto the harbor.
- The casino: slot machines, English roulettes, black jack tables, as well as concerts and shows, all overlooking the sea.
- Casino rides: from Easter to September, the waterfront near the casino is alive with rides, games of skill and duck fishing, to entertain all ages.
- The Théâtre de la Mer: a concert hall hosting concerts, shows for young audiences and numerous summer events.
- La grande foire: in the Théâtre de la Mer parking lot, open daily during the season from 3 p.m. in the afternoon to 1 a.m. in the morning.
- Visit Model Palace A 200 m² toy museum featuring worlds created with Lego building bricks, some of which are listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
- The marina: a very pleasant place to simply stroll around and admire the fishing boats and pleasure craft, the port of Valras is also the starting point for numerous nautical activities. Boats and jet skis are available for hire.
The Lily passeur shuttle: leaving from the port of Valras, it crosses the Orb to reach the Orpellières protected natural area.
Visiting Valras
A charming seaside resort inextricably linked with Béziers, Valras is also an old fishing village that has retained a seductive authenticity. Its well-maintained, supervised beaches are a delight for local families and holidaymakers alike.
Lined with stores, bars and restaurants, they are always lively. Lovers of wide open spaces and nature will fall under the spell of the Orpellières protected area, which can be reached simply by crossing the Orb on the ferry boat. The marina is an ideal place to stroll, but also the starting point for numerous water sports activities and boat trips. In Valras, you’ll appreciate the harmony of the town’s architecture, with its old covered market, Belle Époque mansions and contemporary casino. Camping à Valras invites you to stay just a stone’s throw from the heart of the Valras resort, on the very edge of the beach.
Valras-Plage in summer
Considered the beach of Béziers, Valras is particularly lively in summer.
It’s ideal for family vacations with children, but also offers a wide range of leisure activities for couples and groups of friends. You can enjoy water sports, amuse the youngsters with rides and shows, but also enjoy great evenings at the funfair, around the stalls of a night market or in front of a concert.
Free activities are offered on the beach to entertain and bring together all generations: from sandcastle contests to fitness classes, there’s something for everyone!
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