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Aresquiers Beach
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The beaches of the Lido
Located to the north-east of Sète, this seaside resort enjoys an exceptional setting nestled between the sea, lagoons and scrubland, and boasts a variety of beautiful sandy and pebble beaches on either side of the marina, all of which have held Blue Flag status for over 25 years.
Among these, you can choose from Port Ouest, Port Est, Les Plaisanciers, Le Grau, La Bergerie, l’Entrée or the Aresquiers beach.
GOOD TO KNOW: For a more secluded atmosphere and a magical view, head to the Nau cove in Sète. Simply stunning!
Drone footage of Aresquiers Beach
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Aresquiers Beach
It feels like the end of the world. That’s exactly what you’ll find if you choose Aresquiers Beach, which stretches for around 7 kilometres between Frontignan and Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone.
To top it all off, 5 kilometres are closed to road traffic: no cars, no motorbikes, just you in a magnificent face-to-face with the sea. But getting up close to paradise comes at a cost – that of effort! You’ll need to walk through the countryside to enjoy a crystal-clear, almost deserted beach where bathers (and sometimes swimsuits) become a rare sight the further you go.
On the sand, a few pebbles smoothed by the waves, driftwood that’s fun to collect, and, in the hollow of your ear, the song of the cicadas, which nevertheless fails to drown out the sound of the waves…
Allow 20 to 30 minutes’ walk to reach the most secluded spots. Note to cyclists: Aresquiers beach is also accessible via the cycle path linking Vic-la-Gardiole to Frontignan.
Lively beaches
In July and August, the town of Frontignan organises a wide range of activities, allowing visitors to enjoy the beach whilst having fun.
For example, on Rive Ouest beach, there is a fitness and wellness area right next to the water sports centre. Gym, yoga and weight training classes are also on offer, alternating with sandball, beach soccer and volleyball tournaments.
Yoga session followed by an aromatherapy workshop withChamanita
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The water sports centre
Do you have your sea legs and can you swim? Then make the most of your holiday in Frontignan-Plage to try your hand at all kinds of sailing: dinghy sailing, Optimist dinghy sailing, catamaran sailing…
You’ll have the chance to try your hand at scuba diving, glide across the Mediterranean Sea on a windsurf board, hire a sea kayak or stand-up paddleboard, and venture out for a few hours off the coast of Frontignan-Plage.
Please also note that courses for all ages and introductory outings are organised by the Frontignan Municipal Water Sports Centre.
Aresquiers Beach
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Developed beaches
If you’re looking for the comfort of a sun lounger and the shade of a parasol, you’ll be delighted to know that Frontignan’s beaches are fully equipped. For example, you could head to:
- Tam Tam Beach Club, located on the campsite beach, which offers parasols, sun loungers and hammocks for a lazy afternoon sipping cocktails.
- Le Poisson Rouge, a restaurant offering an exceptional setting and a gourmet break with sea views and a covered terrace on the beach.
- La Pirogue, a beach hut where you can relax on a sun lounger facing the sea and hire paddleboards.
- L’Odyssée, a restaurant with a beach bar where you can enjoy ice creams and tapas whilst relaxing on a sun lounger. Paddleboard hire is also available.
- Le Spot, a bar-lounge and restaurant located at the entrance to Aresquiers beach, which also offers sun lounger hire so you can relax or simply enjoy a drink
Beaches accessible to everyone
There are three access points enabling people with reduced mobility to enjoy the beach and a swim, thanks to the hoists and wheelchairs. Head to:
- Port-Ouest Beach
- Plaisanciers Beach
- Entrée Beach
- Grau Beach
- Aresquiers Beach
These beaches also have accessible parking spaces.
FAMILY BEACH
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FAMILY BEACH
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FAMILY BEACH
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First-aid posts
To make the most of your holiday in Frontignan-Plage, five lifeguard stations are in operation throughout the summer at:
- Plage du Port, Quai Robert Alary
- Plage du Grau, Impasse des Macreuses
- La Bergerie Beach, Impasse des Plaisanciers
- Plage de l’Entrée, Impasse des Foulques
- Les Aresquiers Beach, St Eugène
A dog running on the beach
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My holidays with my dog
Our canine friends, when kept on a lead, may also enjoy Frontignan-Plage only between 1 October and 30 April inclusive.
Even when kept on a lead, they are prohibited on all beaches in the seaside resort of Frontignan, 24 hours a day, from 1 May to 30 September inclusive.
And if you’d like to go for a ride on your horse, please note that they are also permitted on the beaches from 1 October to 31 March, from access point no. 31 towards the eastern end of the beach, along the shoreline (you must not approach the upper parts of the beach or the dunes). However, they are prohibited on all beaches in the municipality from 1 April to 30 September inclusive, 24 hours a day.
