Les Rivages de Rochelongue Nr. Cap d’Agde Site no: WM075

At a Glance

Cap d’Agde is a perfect resort for those who like to get out and about to explore the local surroundings. Agde is one of France’s oldest towns and boasts 14km of beautiful fine sandy beaches, with scattered basalt cliffs and small rocky islands. Cap d’Agde is an ideal starting point for exploring the hinterland’s rich cultural hertiage, including its outstanding archaeological heritage where at the heart of the town is the impressive fortified Romanesque catheral built of volcanic stone. The apartments are situated 50m from the sea front and is a lively resort with its own private swimming pool. Nearby are many cycle routes which are a perfect way to explore, as well as scuba diving and hiking trails.

Opening dates

• 09/04/11 - 12/11/11

Number of apartments: 52

Important information

Exceptions

• Barbecue: not provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

Price Includes

End of stay cleaning (except kitchen), bed linen, towels, cleaning kit and television. Prices DO NOT include refundable security deposit and tourist tax which are payable in resort. Indoor parking €41 per week. Please note: We don’t have our own couriers in resort, but the staff at reception are friendly and helpful and will be able to advise you on any queries you may have.

Board basis: Self-catering

Out and about

The lively town of Cap d'Agde offers something for all of its visitors, including shops, bars, restaurants and a lovely harbour and is just a short drive from the residence. Also nearby is the popular Aqualand water park, perfect for a family day out. Further afield is Beziers, the main trading centre for the Languedoc wine industry.

The following facilities are available:

• A security/cleaning deposit is required
• Preferred payment method: Credit card, cheque or cash
• Indoor parking available (€41 per week, €8 per day)
• Outdoor parking available (Free)
• Dogs are allowed (€55 per week or €9.00 per day. Admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate)
• Launderette
• Washing machines
• Drying machine

Reception

• Languages spoken: English and French
• Other services: Information, post, messages, urgent repair assistance. Closed Wednesday. Board games to loan
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Diners' Club

Shops

• All services, shops and a supermarket are close by. There is a doctors surgery and a chemists 1 km away. Banks are 2.5 km away in the centre of the resort. There is an ATM near the residence.

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

First pool

• For: Family.. Open 01/05/2012 - 15/10/2012 (Outdoor.)
• Depth: From 0.00m to 1.80m

Extra information

• Swimming pool is shared by two residences

Regulations: Parental supervision required

There are no children's clubs available at this location.

The following activities are available:

Sports

Tennis

• Tennis not available on the resort, nearest tennis is 2.00 km from the resort

Table Tennis

• 2 tables

Horse Riding

Golf

• No golf course on the resort, nearest golf course is 3.00 km from the resort

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

• Nearest beach: Rochelongue Direct access

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Cap d'Agde: 1km

Places of Interest

• Agde
• Béziers
• Montpellier

Activities

Water sports: Cap d'Agde water sports centre (2.5 km): sailing school, special catamarans, sports school, training at the regatta and club + 33(0)4 67 01 46 46. Tennis: International Tennis Centre (2 km): 64 outdoor courts, of which 16 are floodlit and 6 are covered, 2 squash courts and badminton. Private courses and lessons are available, + 33(0)4 67 01 03 60. Horse riding: Les Ecuries du Bagnas (6km) horse and pony trekking + 33(0) 04 67 21 21 31. Golf Course: Cap d’Agde International Golf Course: 18 holes, 6289m, Par 72, in the wooded countryside of Le Mont-Saint-Martin (3 km). There is also a short 9-hole course (training area and driving range). Private courses and lessons are available at the club + 33(0)4 67 26 97 00. For children: Aqualand: water sport attractions, open space, and everything for a relaxing time in a 4-hectare park, from June to September (1.5 km from the residence) + 33(0)4 67 26 85 94. The Luna Park, on the Ile des Loisirs (Leisure Island) with many attractions for both young and old, such as the Dino Park, an educational and amusing park based on the theme of prehistory (3 km) + 33(0)4 67 94 23 67. The Aquarium: an entertaining visit and seaside entertainment with your “feet in the water.” (5 km) + 33(0)4 67 26 14 21.

Attractions

The resort: Cap d’Agde is located at the foot of Mount St Loup, an extinct volcano and has 4 destinations: the town of Agde, Le Grau d’Agde, Cap d’Agde and La Tamarissière. The town of Agde, one of France's oldest towns, with an outstanding archaeological heritage: the heart of the town, the fortified Romanesque cathedral built of volcanic stone, elegant town mansions, the ramparts, the Agathois Museum. Cap d’Agde: cliffs and the Richelieu Pier, the Aquarium and the Ephèbe Museum. Le Grau d’Agde, a small fishing village, at the mouth of the Hérault river. Brescou Fort built on a volcanic island, 1,500 metres from the coast: boat crossings every day, leaving from Cap d'Agde and le Grau d'Agde (mid-June to mid-September). The Midi Canal classed as a World Heritage site. The canal, which is 240 km long, links Toulouse with the sea. In the 17th century, it marked the achievement of an old and historical dream: to link the Atlantic with the Mediterranean. The surrounding area: Gourmet tourist route: “Route des Vignerons et des Pêcheurs” (the wine growers and fishermen trail). The Bagnas Nature Reserve (561 hectares) with over 200 species of bird (5 km). Places to visit: Béziers, the capital of rugby, 38 km away; Pézenas, the birthplace of Molière and Bobby Lapointe, 28 km away; Montpellier, 59 km away; the Hérault Valley and the Hérault Gorges (approximately 80 km away).

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

• Nimes (FNI): 118km
• Perpignan (PGF): 109km
• Carcassonne (CCF): 114km
• Marseilles (MRS): 200km
• Montpellier (MPL): 70km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Agde, 8km

While the region offers many modern resorts, it is the unspoilt beauty and sleepy Mediterranean ambience and wonderful coastline that make the region so special.