Rocher des deux Frères, Rock formation on Mediterranean coast in Agde, France.
Two volcanic rock formations emerge from Mediterranean waters, reaching a height of 21 meters above sea level near Cap d'Agde.
The volcanic formations date back 750,000 years, marking the southern end of the Auvergne volcanic chain through marine eruptions.
Local mythology tells of two brothers who saved an injured mermaid, leading to their transformation into stones by Poseidon after a fatal conflict.
Multiple diving clubs near the rocks provide opportunities to explore underwater sites, including a nearby shipwreck in clear Mediterranean waters.
The surrounding beach, Grande Conque, contains black and dark gray volcanic sand, setting it apart from other beaches in the Mediterranean region.
Location: Agde
GPS coordinates: 43.27510,3.51604
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:46
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
1.8 km
The Youth of Agde
4.4 km
Musée de l'Éphèbe
1.3 km
Réserve naturelle nationale du Bagnas
4.5 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Genouillade
5.2 km
Grande Conque Beach
154 m
Église Saint-André d'Agde
5.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-du-Grau
5.2 km
Écluse de Bagnas
4.6 km
Golf du Cap d'Agde
2.5 km
Aquarium du Cap d'Agde
290 m
Île des Loisirs
1.2 km
Plage naturiste Cap d'Agde
2.8 km
Luna Park
1.1 km
Scenic viewpoint
98 m
Phare du Fort de Brescou
1.8 km
Lano Park
1.9 km
Mail de Rochelongue
2.5 km
Aqualand Cap d'Agde
1.6 km
Plage de la Roquille
1.7 km
Église Saint-Benoît au Cap d'Agde
1.4 km
Port of Agde
800 m
Golf du Cap d'Agde
2 km
Ancien phare du Mont-Saint-Loup
2.8 km
Tour des Anglais
2.7 km
Richelieu beach
1.6 km
Richelieu Beach
1.1 km
Falaises volcaniques du Cap d'Agde
76 mReviews
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