THE TAMARISSIERE HIKE IN THE SHADE OF THE PINES

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Starting point: beach parking lot. Park your car in the shade of the plane trees and walk out towards the banks of the Hérault river to start the walk.

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Lighthouse at the mouth of the Hérault river. Take the jetty up to the lighthouse, where the Hérault River flows into the Mediterranean Sea after 150 km, from its source at Mont Aigoual (Gard) at an altitude of 1,567 metres. It's not uncommon to come across trawlers leaving or returning from Mediterranean fishing trips, whose home port is on the other bank, at Grau d'Agde.

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Belvédère de la Tamarissière. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Languedoc coastline, where sandy beaches meet the foothills of the Pyrenees in the distance.

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Beaches and sand dunes Sand dunes play an essential role in protecting the coastline. By retaining sand, they encourage the establishment of vegetation that consolidates them and protects them from erosion. This fragile environment is home to many living species, which is why we ask you not to leave the paths, which are often surrounded by ganivelles.

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Bunker 638 The entrance is on the pine forest side, or on the campsite side in summer. A testimony to the Second World War, this bunker-infirmary was part of a line of defense built by the Germans to counter a possible landing. It is a veritable field hospital, dedicated to the treatment and care of wounded soldiers. Visits are organized all year round on Saturday mornings. For further information. https://www.capdagde.com/tourisme/patrimoine-culturel/bunkers-638-et-610

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Les Verdisses natural area Les Verdisses is a 600-hectare natural site. A veritable green lung, it is rich in natural and plant species. You may be lucky enough to spot the Cistude d'Europe, a small freshwater turtle, or the European Bee-eater, a small bird of remarkable color, which have always lived here. This wet plain is also home to an exceptional hydraulic system, thanks to the presence of numerous roubines and artesian wells.

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Directional: at the small bridge over the Ardaillou stream, turn around and retrace your steps.

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Directional: at the entrance to the pine forest and campsite, take the path on the left, skirting the marshes.

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Directional: when you reach the road, cross carefully to the right and follow the banks of the Hérault along the path, then return to the beach parking lot.

In case of emergency, call 112.

+33 4 67 01 04 04

Cap d'Agde Méditerranée Tourist Office