DoBeach

Plage de la Pyramide

A space has been cleared through the seaweed for swimming - stay between the floats. If you paddle softly enough, you will likely see fish basking in the warm shallows. Views over to Balaruc and Sète, and easy access to walks along the étang (see below).

outdoors

Getting there: next to the museum and port, served by a small car park

Directions Suggest a nearby place

Listing from Wikivoyage: Bouzigues, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

Close by

SeeMuseum
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
DoMarina
Capitainerie
SeeAttraction
Fishing port and marina
Port de pêche et port de plaisance
The town's delightful little harbour should be the focus of your visit. Traditional wooden fishing boats are moored alongside flashier-looking yachts and all sorts of pleasurecraft. There are four different jetties to walk down, each with its own character and slightly different view. Take a wander past the colourful shack on the easternmost quay nearest the plage des Pyramides; you might see the boat repairman in his blue overalls pottering about on the various crafts under his care, not really working as such, but looking, listening, musing at what needs doing, and often pausing to greet passersby.
EatSeafood restaurant
Chez Turlot
24 Rue du 20 Aoüt 1944