Things to do with kids in Bouzigues

8 family-friendly places in Bouzigues: zoos, aquariums, playgrounds and more.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Musée de l'Étang de Thau
Interesting museum all about life in and on the Étang de Thau in all its forms. The first part of the exhibition charts the history of the shellfish industry in Bouzigues from the 19th century to present, including many artefacts from fishermen past and present. If the subsequent aquarium of étang marine life, complete with cooking suggestions for each of the species displayed, seems a bit farcical, you will enjoy the third part of the visit much more. This is a rather in-depth look at the biology of the étang, with a focus on conservation and finding a balance which works for wildlife, the fishing industry and tourists equally. The museum is kid-friendly, and most of the information panels contain translations in English and German.
Open Feb–Nov, generally Tue–Sun 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00, with some seasonal variationAdults €5, children €3.50, under 8 years free
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Le 29 au bord de l'étang
Remember "Le 29" is pronounced "le vingt-neuf" in French, rather than "le twenty-nineǃ"
Good, solid food. Serves a plethora of typical seafood, as well as burgers "à la française": cheeseburger with quality steak and camembert/reblochon, chicken or swordfish burger with Mediterranean salad; exciting stuff! Reservations by telephone or in person.
Tue Wed 12:00-14:00, Fri–Mon 12ː00–14ː00, 19ː00–21ː30, Thu closed off-season, otherwise 12ː00–14ː00, 19ː00–21ː30Three-course menu €16.90, €22, €30. Two-course children's menu €10, shellfish platters €16-€58, à la carte mains €16-€24
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Ferme Zoo
Cute little petting zoo that is home to all sorts of cuddly critters - goats, pigs, donkeys, deer, cows, emus, llamas - and their equally friendly keepers. Onsite, there are a picnic area and children's playground.
July-Augː Tue–Sun 10ː00–19ː00; Sept-Junː Wed, Sat, Sun, bank holidays 14ː00–18ː00. On rainy days, phone to verify openingAdults and children over 11 €6, children aged 2-11 €4, under 2 free. Free cup of feed for every child; additional cups €0.50. Cash only
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Guided pleasure boat trips
Bateau-promenade Bleu Marin
Hop aboard the Bleu Marin for a guided visit to the oyster and mussel beds, including a chance to see the shellfish at various stages of their life cycle as they grow on underwater ropes from larvae to harvest. The commentary is very comprehensive and peppered with banter, though unfortunately is only conducted in French. However, the chatty crew of two warmly welcome English-speaking passengers and provide sheets to read which give a rough summary of the commentary.
Daily departures Apr–Oct times: Apr, Octː 15ː00; May, Jun, Sepː 11ː00, 14ː30, 16ː00; Jul–Aug: 11ː00, 14ː30, 16ː00, 17ː30. Group reservation only Nov–Mar. The visit lasts approximately 1 hourAdults €12, children aged 3-16ː €8
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Bastille Day
Fête Nationale
Though national celebrations occur on 14 July, Bouzigues is typical of small towns in conducting its major festivities the evening before. Expect a torchlit procession, patriotic fireworks, and a public ball on the belvedere, with food, drinks, music and dancing, to last late into the night. Most people spend the 14th en famille, with some choosing to stay at home, perhaps tuning into the televised military parade in Paris, or else attending the regional celebrations in Montpellier. In Bouzigues, the town council puts on family-friendly games and activities at the port all afternoon.
13–14 July 2019
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Feast of Saint Peter
Fête de Saint-Pierre
This festival of the patron saint of those lost at sea begins with mass in the parish church, and continues with a procession of local children dressed in traditional Languedocian costume to the harbour. Here, boats are blessed by the priest and a jet of water is fired in salute. At nightfall, a small boat on the harbour wall is ceremonially set on fire.
30 June 2019Free
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Mini Golf de l'Etang de Thau
3 Rue du Camping
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Ferme de Bouzigues
450 Chemin des Aiguilles
Closed · opens 9:30 am tomorrow

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