Information About Meze - Etang De Thau, Camargue
Previous stop: Sete
Next stop: Marseillan
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Things to do in Meze - Etang De Thau
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
This is a very pleasant old Mediterranean type fishing port. There is a very good beach 200 metres from the port with bar/brasserie. Swimming in the étang is warmer than the sea!
What can I visit?
"Ecosite du Pays de Thau" - for visits contact : 04 67 46 64 94 "Musée Parc : la plaine des Dinosaures" contact : 04 67 43 02 80
Is there a market day?
Thursdays and Sundays
Is there a public swimming pool?
No
Alternative: YES! One of the best beaches in the area.
Is there a tourist office?
8, rue Massaloup, Tel: 04 67 43 93 08
Eating and Drinking in Meze - Etang De Thau
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
There is a good snack bar on the beach, and if you stroll through the port you can browse the menus of the many resturants here.
Budget restaurant
There are at least 10 restaurants in the port about 2 mins walk from the boat - They are all worth a visit! Fish and seafood is very popular here and you can often find 'fruits de mer' - large platters of shellfish or varying kinds, usually sold for parties of two upwards - the more of you there are, the bigger the platter! Moules Marinières is also a popular and inexpensive local dish
Opening Hours: The restaurants here are generally all open midday and evenings throughout the week
Moderately priced restaurant
le Res'Thau
Address: 28 quai Augustin Descournut
Speciality: fish -seafood
Opening Hours: evenings only
Contact Details: Tel: 04 67 51 20 71 (Paule et Pascal)
Upmarket restaurant
La Marmitière
Address: 38 rue du port
Cuisine: "nouvelle cuisine"
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturdays
Contact Details: Tel: 04 67 43 84 99
Shopping in Meze - Etang De Thau
Back to topWhat other shops are there??
There is a good range of shops here - these are in the main town, at least 10 mins walk, not in the port itself. This is probably not a town to consider going shopping except for souvenirs in the port. Food shopping is more easily available in Marseillan Port.
Practicalities at Meze - Etang De Thau
Back to topMooring
Moor stern on inside the harbour wall. The Capitanerie staff are most helpful, and there are good toilets and showers. Mooring can cost up to €40 per night. The Harbour office, at Quai Baptiste Guitard can be contacted at 04 67 43 58 94 .
Can I get water here?
yes
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
no
Can I get fuel here?
no
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
No
Are there any public waste bins here?
yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
Yes
Is there a bank?
not nearby
Is there an ATM?
not nearby
Is there a post office?
not nearby
Is there a doctor?
Dr CHAUMERON 6, rue Sadi Carnot, Tel: 04 67 43 80 07
Is there a dentist?
Dr COLLIERE, 29, Bvd du Port. Tel: 04 67 43 81 36
Is there a pharmacy?
Pharmacie RUNCO, route de Montpellier, Tel: 04 67 43 83 16
Is there a taxi company here?
Taxis du pays de Thau, 6, rue Pepin, Tel: 06 32 44 40 65
