On of the most popular Mediterranean seaside destinations in the Summer, Le Grau-du-Roi is a seaside resort town and a working fishing town on the Southern Coast of France. The beaches at Le Grau-du-Roi are long and wide and sandy, and the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean are shallow enough for easy wading.
At the end of the 16th century, a torrent of the Rhône River opened up a breach (called a grau) in the coastal barrier. This channel was called “Grau Henri” then “Grau du Roi” after the king Henri IV reinforced it by having two stone breakwaters built to protect it from silting. In the 18th century a channel was opened, leading from this sole maritime gateway in the department of the Gard to Aigues-Mortes. The town of Grau du Roi developed around this canal. Italian immigrants settled here in the 19th century and the main activity became fishing.
Since, the town has raised itself to the rank of second biggest French fishing port on the Mediterranean. In the Old Port you can still soak in the charm of the trawlers chugging in by way of the swing bridge, the fish market and the quays strewn with nets and bordered by restaurants with picturesque façades.
At the end of the 19th century, tourism began to develop. The arrival of the railway, the growing penchant for sea bathing and paid vacation time made for Grau du Roi's fortune.
Catamaran & cruises in the Mediterranean are available at this port. You can have short trips with lunch, fishing & dinner parties with these.
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Le Grau-du-Roi Location: goo.gl/maps/r49oGC6ji8mxtviWA
Bus Transport From Montpellier to Le Grau-du-Roi : Line 606
Bus Transport From Nimes to Le Grau-du-Roi : Line 132
Ticket Fare: 1.60 €
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Useful links to visit this beautiful place:
www.letsgrau.com/
www.avignon-et-provence.com/e....