Richelieu Beach, Mediterranean beach and sports venue in Agde, France.
The beach extends for 3.17 kilometers along the Mediterranean coast, offering white sand shores and designated swimming areas for visitors.
The coastal area of Agde developed into a recreational destination during the 20th century, transforming from a fishing settlement into a modern beach resort.
Local sports clubs organize regular beach volleyball tournaments and water sports competitions, fostering a strong community connection to maritime activities.
Visitors have access to 450 parking spaces, rental services for beach equipment, and multiple food establishments within walking distance of the shore.
The beach functions as both a swimming destination and a sports venue, with dedicated zones for water activities such as kitesurfing and paddleboarding.
Location: Agde
Address: Allée pietonné 34300 Agde
GPS coordinates: 43.27458,3.50291
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:59
Agde and the adjoining Cap d'Agde on the Mediterranean coast offer photographers a mix of volcanic rock formations, black sand beaches, and historic architecture. The 12th-century Cathédrale Saint-Étienne stands in the old town center, built from local basalt. Fort de Brescou, a 16th-century fortress on an offshore island, marks the region's maritime history. The port area and the Musée de l'Éphèbe, which displays Greek and Roman artifacts recovered from the Mediterranean, document the city's long seafaring tradition. The coastline provides varied subjects, including Mont Saint-Loup, a 114-meter (374-foot) extinct volcano, Plage de la Grande Conque with its black pebbles, and the volcanic cliffs at Cap d'Agde. The Thau Lagoon near Sète, Île des Loisirs with its recreational facilities, and the Hérault River mouth at Le Grau d'Agde extend the photographic possibilities. Additional sites include Château Laurens, an Art Nouveau building, the Round Lock on the Canal du Midi, the Brescou lighthouse, and the 14th-century Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Agenouillade.
Fort de Brescou
1.3 km
The Youth of Agde
3.6 km
Musée de l'Éphèbe
1.6 km
Réserve naturelle nationale du Bagnas
4.7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Genouillade
4.3 km
Grande Conque Beach
988 m
Église Notre-Dame-du-Grau
4.3 km
Écluse de Bagnas
4.4 km
Golf du Cap d'Agde
1.8 km
Église du Sacré-Cœur du Grau d'Agde
4.8 km
Rocher des deux Frères
1.1 km
Aquarium du Cap d'Agde
806 m
Plage naturiste Cap d'Agde
3.5 km
Île des Loisirs
435 m
Luna Park
529 m
Scenic viewpoint
975 m
Lano Park
2.4 km
Phare du Fort de Brescou
1.3 km
Aqualand Cap d'Agde
737 m
Mail de Rochelongue
1.5 km
Plage de la Roquille
2.4 km
Église Saint-Benoît au Cap d'Agde
1.6 km
Port of Agde
780 m
Golf du Cap d'Agde
1.4 km
Ancien phare du Mont-Saint-Loup
2.6 km
Tour des Anglais
2.6 km
Richelieu beach
524 m
Falaises volcaniques du Cap d'Agde
999 mReviews
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