Marseillan

Marseillan is a picturesque village on the Etang de Thau in Occitanie, France. The port is pleasant and not over-commercialised, with plenty of small shops and cafes to distract you in the town. A visit to Marseillan will almost always start with a promenade along the quais of the port, the liveliest part of the town. There is a good choice of restaurants along the quais where you can sit and look at the boats while eating your seafood. The 17th century Church of Saint John the Baptist retains parts of the original 11th century church that stood here and is worth visiting in the heart of the old town. Nearby you can see a traditional covered market hall, while the statue of Marianne in the town is said to be the oldest in France. Marseillan is also the centre for the production of the well-known Noilly-Prat wine (vermouth). The highlight of the Marseillan year is the 16th August, when the game of 'Capelet' takes over the town - a great 'action and adventure game' involving a lot of getting wet for the competitors! Nearby Marseillan Plage is a popular seaside resort, with a long sandy beach and a pleasure port and is especially popular with campers and is a centre for various nautical sports