La Grande Motte: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The entire urban planning ensemble of La Grande-Motte was awarded the “Patrimoine du XXe siècle” label in 2010, which has since been replaced by the “Architecture contemporaine remarquable” label. The architect Jean Balladur was responsible for the city’s complete urban planning and architectural concept. La Grande Pyramide is considered a landmark of La Grande-Motte and a synthesis of Jean Balladur’s architectural and philosophical work.

A holiday apartment can be found for a trip to La Grande-Motte.

City Life and Water

The Port de La Grande-Motte has around 1,500 berths. La Grande-Motte took shape around the harbour, developed its identity and consolidated its nautical orientation under the protection of the Bay of Aigues-Mortes.

The Marché Traditionnel takes place at Place de la Mairie in La Grande-Motte on Thursdays from 04/06/2026 to 24/09/2026 and on Sundays from 02/01/2023 to 31/12/2026. The Village des artisans is a regularly held arts and crafts night market at the Esplanade des boutiques du Couchant in La Grande-Motte; it takes place from 01/07/2026 to 31/08/2026 on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Guided Experiences

Base nautique Akila offers sailing excursions accompanied by a skipper, allowing visitors to discover the landscape of La Grande-Motte from the sea. The guided experience “La Grande Motte à vélo” uses almost 25 kilometres of paths separated from motor traffic to explore the city’s architecture, symbolism and environment.

The guided tour “La Grande Motte, Cité des sables” presents Jean Balladur’s architectural project and the symbolism of modern seaside architecture. The guided tour “À la découverte de la presqu’île du Ponant” explores the art and biodiversity of the Presqu’île du Ponant with an ecologist.

The family experience “Que laisse la mer sur son rivage?” teaches children aged 6 to 10, with an environmental guide, about washed-up marine deposits, coastal vegetation and wildlife; an accompanying adult is required.

Nature and Surroundings

The Plage du Couchant beach is located in the immediate vicinity of La Grande-Motte. The Plage du Grand Travers beach is also located in the immediate vicinity of La Grande-Motte. The Plage de l’Espiguette beach is located in the surrounding area of La Grande-Motte.

In the wider regional area surrounding La Grande-Motte is the Phare de la méditerranée viewpoint. The Plage du Pilou beach is also located in the wider regional area.

Culture in the Wider Regional Area

The Musée Fabre, a museum, is located in the wider regional area surrounding La Grande-Motte. The Artothèque de Montpellier (Fermée), a museum, is also located in the wider regional area surrounding La Grande-Motte. The Carré Sainte-Anne, a museum, is likewise located in the wider regional area.

Further destinations: Saint-Félix-De-Lodez, Roqueredonde, Saint-Aunès, Gigean, Camplong, Marseillan Plage, Lodève, Saint-Gély-Du-Fesc

To the higher-level travel overview: Hérault.