La Grande-Motte
France · OccitanieFR
Commune in Occitania, France
La Grande-Motte is a commune in the Hérault département in Occitanie in southern France. The commune was created in 1974 from part of the commune of Mauguio. It is a popular seaside resort and port near Montpellier, built in the 1960s and 1970s. La Grande-Motte is characterized by homogeneous architecture; many of the prominent buildings are pyramidal in form. With 2 million tourists per year it is one of the favorite resorts of the French.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,440
- Coordinates
- 43.567, 4.083
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 2 m
Overview of La Grande-Motte
Travellers heading to Occitanie, France will find La Grande-Motte, a tiny locality. Around 8,440 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. La Grande-Motte is strongest on nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in La Grande-Motte
Nature in La Grande-Motte
(1)La Grande-Motte records Beaches under nature. Everything listed here comes from what La Grande-Motte is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit La Grande-Motte
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like La Grande-Motte are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Occitanie. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near La Grande-Motte that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is La Grande-Motte known for?
- La Grande-Motte, in Occitanie, France, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 8,440 residents.
- What can you do in La Grande-Motte?
- Recorded activities in La Grande-Motte include Beaches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit La Grande-Motte?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is La Grande-Motte located?
- La Grande-Motte is located in Occitanie, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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