La Grande Motte

A singular city with visionary architecture, La Grande Motte is a jewel of the 20th century. Its unique location between ponds and the Mediterranean also makes it a paradise for water sports and aquatic activities. Its territory has 3 hectares of beach on the Mediterranean. To the east and northwest, it is bordered respectively by the artificial lagoon of the Ponant pond and by the classified natural site of the Gold pond, two wetlands sheltering a rich biodiversity.

Created in the 1960s on a marshy area, La Grande Motte is recognizable by the creations of its architect Jean Balladur: its modern white buildings inspired by pre-Columbian pyramids, its pebble-shaped convention center, or its Saint-Augustin church with its curved and airy. Designed from the outset to make life easier for pedestrians and cyclists, La Grande Motte is a green town with many walks and pedestrian paths lined with greenery, dotted with footbridges and contemporary sculptures. Its territory has 25 km of greenways, and is made up of 70% green spaces and natural areas. Guided tours of the city recount its birth in the mind of its architect, the symbolism of its buildings, its secrets and its surprises, such as the “astronomical” Saint-Jean footbridge, of which an opening in the pylon projects a circle on the ground bright during the summer solstice.

Surrounded by water, La Grande Motte offers a wide range of water sports that you can enjoy while staying in the region: family outings at sea, boat rental without a license, sailing courses, catamaran, paddle, but also towed buoys, flyboard , jet ski, wakeboard, or even introduction to big game fishing, scuba diving, and discovery of sea turtles. A Nautipass valid for the whole family allows you to enjoy 30 different activities at reduced prices.

From your campsite Les Amandiers , in Gallargues le Montueux, all you have to do is plan this visit on the program of your stay in the Gard.