New beach for the summer

A big make-over for a popular beach

Improvement work continues on the large stretch of beach between Marseillan Plage and Sète. This six kilometre stretch, running alongside the road between Sète and Marseillan Plage, has been subject to a big make-over, with a new beach using sand brought in specially designed ships and deposited and spread using large pipes. In addition, new car parking facilities are being built to help cater for the thousands of visitors to the beach in the summertime.

There is a new cycle track, separating vehicular traffic from cyclists and a feature of the department’s health and environment policy. The new cycle tracks, installed in many parts of the department, are proving extremely popular, both with residents and tourists.

The project will be completed in time for the 2009 holiday season and offers extra leisure space for tourists – plenty of room for picnics, sunbathing and water sports.