Angie Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Does anyone know of any "pretty" seaside areas south of Narbonne, as far down as the Spanish coast? We have visited this area several times and have been rather disappointed with this stretch of coast, although most guidebooks say otherwise - even Coulieure (sure I haven't spelt that right) was a bit of let down; couldn't even find anywhere open to eat. Maybe we have just been unlucky. Don't particularly want touristy places, just pretty and quaint - somewhere to spend an afternoon. We would like to spend time in this area as we have recently purchased a house in France and it is our nearest stretch of coast. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 In my opinoin you have to go as far south as the bottom end of Argeles (la Rocque ?) and then head south to get enything interesting.The coast road between France and Spain is great, if hairy.Good luckJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Avery Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 South of Narbonne is Narbonne Plage and the sea. Why have you visited the area several times if you don't like it? Just west of Narbonne plage is the film village of Gruissan and the hamlet of Bages, if you don't like those, try east of Montpelier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpprh Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 [quote]In my opinoin you have to go as far south as the bottom end of Argeles (la Rocque ?) and then head south to get enything interesting. The coast road between France and Spain is great, if hairy. Good...[/quote]The coast road was much, much worse in the 70's !Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 >The coast road was much, much worse in the 70's !I'm incredulous. I had a great run over the top, through the old customs and passport control bit. Going the coastal road gave great views of the sea, the train yards and all sorts of things. By the time I got to the first Spanish village I was ready for a beer by the sea. But if the roads had been worse I might bave needed more than a beer !CheersJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpprh Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 HiWell, there were no crash barriers, and on the Spanish side the road had broken up with the sun leaving bumpy rubble on each hairpin. On the Spanish side, some of it was single track.The road hairpinned down and up each of the valleys (and tortuously through each seaside village) which now have high level bridges. And the border was very difficult : got green card, got Spanish bail bond, got etc. etcBut it is still a wonderfully scenic road. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpprh Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 [quote]Does anyone know of any "pretty" seaside areas south of Narbonne, as far down as the Spanish coast? We have visited this area several times and have been rather disappointed with this stretch of coas...[/quote]Hia little bit East of where you hit the coast, but the towns around Etang de Thau meet your needs.I particularly like Bouzigues, which is the popular Sunday lunch spot for Montpellerians. And if you want something more vibrant, Sete is a larger place to explore : Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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