Other things to do and see

Local sites former Lac de Montlery The local countryside

It’s not only sports and activities that are on offer in St.Pierre-la-Mer and the region. The area boasts a lot of other interesting things to do for those days off the water:

Cultural and historic sites:

  • The city of Narbonne is famous for its 13th century cathedral right in the heart of the old town. Remains of an earlier period can be found literally on the streets in Narbonne; the old Roman road from Rome to Spain crosses the heart of the old town.
  • Carcassonne, situated 45 km inland is a fully restored Middle Age city with high ramparts and 52 towers. "La Cité" is definitely worth a visit and the many shops and restaurants make it a day well spent.
  • At the foot of the Pyrenees you can find the many remains of the impressive Cathar castles, built high on hilltops to protect the Cathars from the Catholic Church’s wishes.
  • The Canal du Midi was made to connect the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea. Today, the canal with its many bridges and hydraulic works is on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage, for us to see or sail.
  • Nîmes Pont du Gard (150 km), Andorra (200 km) and Barcelona (325 km).
Narbonne cathedral

Culinary visits:

  • Narbonne is situated right in the middle of the Languedoc-Roussillon and is surrounded by famous wine regions as Corbières, Minervois, Fitou and La Clape. Try the region’s powerful reds and rosés at one of the local vineyards.
  • If you’re into olives, visit the cave cooperative l’Oulibo in Bize-Minervois and learn how olive oil is made, taste the different varieties of green and black olives and try the related products such as soap.
The region is famous for its grapejuice

Animal life:

  • The regions many lakes are host to pink flamingo’s and pelicans, you can spot them and other rare birds on a daily basis.
  • For more exotic wildlife there is the Reserve Africain in Sigean.

For the kids:

  • Aqualand in Cap d’Agde
  • Adventure and high rope parks in Gruissan and Leucate
  • Kids entertainment program provided by the Animation team of St.Pierre, open to all.