Visit Sérignan
in Hérault
What to do in Sérignan?
Sérignan, a French commune in the Hérault department, is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Occitanie region. Overflowing with both natural and historical wonders, the town has everything to attract visitors.
De nombreuses activités à Sérignan Plage sont accessibles pour vous divertir durant votre séjour dans l’Hérault. Elle se détache en deux parties distinctes : le centre historique et le littoral avec les 5 plages de Sérignan.
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Discover its heritage
Sérignan is one of the most beautiful seaside resorts in the Hérault department. Its tourist vocation is not new. It has always been a highly attractive destination, thanks to its exceptional cultural heritage.
Sérignan’s heritage is rich and diverse. It includes historic monuments such as churches, castles, old houses and many others. As for tourist attractions, the commune boasts a large number of them.
Des salles de spectacle, aux domaines protégés et aux musées, en passant par le patrimoine historique de la commune, elle ne cessera pas de vous surprendre. Ne ratez pas non plus les marchés de Sérignan, artisanaux et du terroir, qui mettent en valeur les produits régionaux.
Enjoy nature activities
There are also natural spots of all kinds, such as beaches, waterways, a marina and other places where nature guarantees a unique sense of well-being.
Heading towards the port, you’ll be free to horseback ride, walk or cycle between vineyards and sand dunes. With the Orb River flowing into the Mediterranean, there’s plenty of time for water sports on the river or in the sea.
Finally, book a hike in the Natura 2000 reserve of Les Orpellières, where the flora and fauna are particularly well preserved.
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What to see
in Sérignan
Collégiale Notre Dame de Grace de Serignan
Pont Rouge
A historic town, Sérignan is a beautiful place with many places to discover. Go for a stroll and discover the charming little streets and various events. Don’t miss the splendid plain fertilized by the Orb floods.
- The collegiate church of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce: listed as a historic monument on December 16, 1907, the collegiate church of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce is a Gothic-style church. In fact, it belonged to the Abbey of Saint-Thibéry and was built over several centuries.
- Rue Saint-Roch or Carriéra de Saint-Roch: This street is full of houses with old facades.
- Château de Sérignan: Château Vargoz de Serignan was a landmark in the history of the commune. It evolved from family to family before becoming an artists’ residence, which welcomes visitors.
- Pont Rouge: Built in 1851, this was the commune’s first suspension bridge, with a span of over 80 metres.
- La passejade del Crès (Roman history): The town of Sérignan boasts a number of hiking trails. There are many different types of hiking, horse-riding and cycling available. The Passejade del Crès is one of the many trails you’ll want to try out during your stay. Departing from Sérignan, it’s a circuit of almost 15 km (4 hours). You’ll discover the town and its Roman past. You’ll also have a splendid view of the vineyards, the sea and the town’s architectural and cultural heritage.
Visit the Sérignan marina
Sérignan’s marina, located at themouth of the River Orb, is one of the town’s most popular spots. Thanks to its location to the west of Cap d’Agde, it enjoys a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea.
The port of Sérignan can accommodate 320 boats year-round, and 80 seasonal berths, making it a popular meeting point for sailors along the Côte d’Azur. The port of Sérignan benefits from 24-hour surveillance, guaranteeing peace of mind for yachtsmen.
This Sérignan harbor also features free parking, access to sanitary facilities and a water and electricity supply.
Beach fun
from Sérignan
Les Orpellières
Les Orpellières
Avec ses 5 km de sable, le bord de mer de Sérignan et ses plages permettent aux amateurs de baignades de profiter de deux grandes plages principales à l’atmosphère intimiste. D’abord la Grande Maïre du côté de Portiragnes qui débouche sur l’étang de la Maïre. Cette plage de Sérignan dispose de quelques installations, succinctes, mais essentielles pour le confort des visiteurs : restauration, poste de secours, sanitaires et accès PMR. Puis son opposé géographique, les Orpellières, une étendue de sable et de dunes sauvages qui combleront les amoureux de nature et de marche. Cette autre plage borde la réserve naturelle des Orpellières. Pas d’infrastructures sur celle-ci, mais un poste de surveillance en été. Au milieu de ces deux plages à Sérignan, un espace naturiste et quelques petites plages (la Chapelle et la Séoune). Lors de votre séjour dans notre camping à Sérignan Plage vous trouverez 5 plages au total que voici (de l’est à l’ouest) : La plage de la Grande Maïre / La plage de la Chapelle / La plage de la Séoune / La plage Naturiste / La plage des Orpellières.
Nature walk around Sérignan
With its Mediterranean climate and natural environment on the coast, Serignan is also an ideal commune for outdoor activities. Extend your visit to the town by visiting other places of interest in and around Serignan.
A walk in the heart of the Orpellières
Located at the mouth of the Orb river, the Domaine des Orpellières is also a must-see. Situated between Valras Plage and Sérignan, it’s a natural area of over 150 hectares, ideal for discovering exceptional flora and fauna.
In the heart of Les Orpellières, nature alone rules. What’s more, it’s a special place thanks to its landscape made up of a dry dune belt and a wet, salty environment. The hiking trail takes you along the banks of the Orb and along the dune beaches of Sérignan to discover this Natura 2000 reserve.
Bike rides
The city boasts numerous cycle paths that are ideal for cycling. So while you’re exercising on your bike, you can also discover the city’s tourist attractions.
Certaines de ces pistes longent la plage et offrent durant vos balades une vue incomparable sur le bord de mer. Retrouvez un service de location de vélos à Sérignan au camping le Mas des Lavandes.
Vineyards and wine from Sérignan
The Orb coastal river and some of its tributaries irrigate the wetlands near the town. Protected by the Natura 2000 program, this natural area is very popular with ornithologists and other lovers of protected birds.
The Haut Languedoc Regional Nature Park is also nearby, offering numerous opportunities for nature walks.
Outdoor activities in Sérignan
But walking is not the only leisure activity in Sérignan. In fact, the town’s geographical location close to the Mediterranean, the beaches of the Hérault and the canal is ideal for a wide range of water sports.
During your Campsite stay in Sérignan, we invite you to try your hand at these activities: sailing (catamaran, dinghy or windsurfing), gliding (surfing, jetskiing, paddleboarding…), canoeing on the River Orb or walking in the sea.
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What to see and do around Sérignan
Vous souhaitez vous aventurer hors de la ville ? En parcourant les alentours de Sérignan, vous pourrez découvrir des villes balnéaires réputées dans l’Hérault et dans l’Aude, mais également des sites exceptionnels dans l’intérieur des terres.
Extend your visit to the Languedoc coastline
Dans la prolongation de Serignan, vous pourrez visiter Valras-Plage sur le littoral. C’est une jolie station balnéaire avec de longues plages de sable fin et une vie animée en été.
Cap d’Agde is Hérault’s major seaside resort, with numerous leisure facilities and a lively nightlife. For exceptional natural scenery, head for the Thau lagoon at Marseillan-Plage or the village of Gruissan near Narbonne Plage.
Inland discovery
Saint-Nazaire Cathedral, Béziers
Fabre Museum, Montpellier
Clamouse cave in St-Jean de Fos
Saint Guilhem le Désert
À seulement quelques kilomètres de Sérignan, vous pourrez visiter Béziers, une ville historique avec son pont-canal, sa cathédrale Saint-Nazaire et son théâtre. Il y a également Montpellier, la capitale de l’Hérault qui regroupe de nombreux musées, universités, restaurants et boutiques. Plus proche encore, il y a Pézenas, une jolie ville médiévale avec ses rues pavées et ses maisons en pierre.
Head for the Gorges de l’Hérault and take a day trip to discover this impressive natural park. You’ll find two symbolic sites: Saint Guilhem le Désert and the Grotte de Clamouse at St Jean de Fos. The Grotte de Clamouse is a prehistoric cave that will delight history-lovers of all ages. Here, you can discover cave paintings dating back over 20,000 years, while experiencing unusual activities (caving course, escape game). Saint Guilhem le Désert is one of France’s most beautiful villages in the Hérault region, dazzling visitors with its blend of Romanesque and medieval art, and its natural, undulating landscape.To help you organize your Campsite holiday in and around Sérignan, we recommend you contact the Sérignan Tourist Office. They can also tell you about the hiking trails around Sérignan.
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