Cap d'Agde: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Landscape and Coast

Le Cap d'Agde is a lively holiday resort built on an ancient volcano and has 14 km of sandy beaches.

The volcanic landscape of the cliffs of Le Cap d'Agde was formed around 750,000 years ago by marine volcanism. The top of the cliff of Le Cap d'Agde is 21 m high and offers unobstructed views of Le Cap d'Agde, the coast and the sea.

You may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Le Cap d'Agde for your stay.

La Plagette is a small beach protected by a cliff and located in the Old Port district of Le Cap d'Agde. An eco-kiosk operated by the Aire Marine Protégée de la Côte Agathoise is located at La Plagette. There, visitors can learn more about marine species, marine habitats, seabirds, large animals of the open sea and marine sediment.

Îlot de Brescou, an island, is located in the immediate vicinity of Le Cap d'Agde. Cap d'Agde, a headland, is also located in the immediate vicinity of Le Cap d'Agde.

Marseillan Plage is a beach in the wider area around Le Cap d'Agde. Plage des Quilles, a beach, is also located in the wider regional area around Le Cap d'Agde.

Culture and History

The Musée de l'Éphèbe et d'Archéologie sous-marine is located at the entrance to Le Cap d'Agde and presents Agde's cultural heritage.

The collections of the Musée de l'Éphèbe et d'Archéologie sous-marine include the statue of Alexander of Agde, known as “the Ephesian”. It is considered the only Hellenistic bronze statue found in French waters.

The churches Cathédrale Saint-Étienne and Cathédrale Saint-Etienne d'Agde are located in the wider area around Le Cap d'Agde.

The historical site Abbaye de Netlieu and the monastery Abbatiale de Saint-Thibéry are located in the wider regional area around Le Cap d'Agde.

To the higher-level travel overview: Hérault.

More destinations

More places under the same destination:

Aigne, La Caunette, Saint-Vincent-Dolargues, Valflaunès, Baillargues, Saint-Gély-Du-Fesc, Octon, Oupia.