You will probably be surprised to learn that the sea beaches of Languedoc are larger and sandier than the pebbly beaches in Nice and surroundings. Fact is you will find great beaches all over the Languedoc coast. 
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Luckily some of the best are situated only 40 minutes drive from Maison Quarante, with parking only one minute away from the beach. Portiragnes and Serignan are considered Beziers best beaches. They are both quite secluded. 

La Serignan Plage

Serignan is what you are looking if you want a wild nature beach feeling. It's a popular family destination. 
Serignan beach have toilets, bars and restaurants available. Enjoy!

La Franqui Plage

If you are willing to drive 20 minutes further, you reach La Franqui, v​ery popular with wind surfers as it is normally more windy here. There are two beaches, one in front of the village and one further up the coast where you will find a long strip of beach with the sea on both sides. The surroundings are relaxed with friendly restaurants.  
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Gruissan
​Gruissan is a popular seaside resort village with a ruin on top of a hill above the village itself. Its beach is really a continuation of the massive, wide stretches of sand that start at St Pierre. 

Learn about all the beaches in Languedoc area and read the ratings.
The Narbonne beaches are good choices too. They are also approximately 40 minutes drive from the house. Narbonne Beach South is a flat, enormous stretch of sand. It's large enough that you can escape the crowds and have your own space during summer. Narbonne Beach North has lots of restaurants and shops and a lot of fun activities to do for kids. 

In Cap DÁgde you will find the Espiquette beach with endless sand dunes. Here you also find Europe's largest nudist colony.
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