Lido de Thau, Protected area in Hérault, France
The Lido de Thau extends along a coastal strip between the Mediterranean Sea and Thau Lagoon, forming a natural barrier of 12 kilometers.
The formation of this dune barrier began less than 6000 years ago through sedimentary deposits, gradually creating the separation between sea and lagoon.
The Villeroy salt marshes within the protected area reflect the regional salt production heritage, with operations dating back to the late 18th century.
Access to Lido de Thau is available through the Pont-Levis district of Sète, with designated paths for nature observation and walking activities.
The site contains 382 documented plant species, including eight protected varieties, and functions as a major migratory corridor between Africa and Northern Europe.
Location: Hérault
GPS coordinates: 43.38944,3.63750
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
Étang de Thau
2.5 km
Cimetière Marin, Sète
4.4 km
Mont Saint-Clair
4.1 km
Théâtre de la Mer
4.5 km
Espace Georges-Brassens
2.9 km
Phare du Mont-Saint-Clair, Sète
4.3 km
Musee Paul Valery
4.4 km
Musée de la Mer, Sète
4.4 km
Plage Baleine
826 m
Sète War Memorial
4.7 km
Plage de la Fontaine
1.8 km
Plage du Lazaret
2.9 km
Plage de la Corniche
2.4 km
Port de Mèze
4.5 km
Plage des Quilles
1.6 km
La Vita
2.4 km
Plage des Mouettes
4.2 km
Église Saint-Hilaire de Mèze
4.7 km
Panoramique du Mont Saint-Clair
4.1 km
Crique de l'Anau (la Conque)
3.6 km
Église Notre-Dame-Souveraine-du-Monde de Sète
3.1 km
Église Sainte-Thérèse de Sète
4.1 km
Chapelle des pénitents de Mèze
4.5 km
Monument à Honoré Euzet
4.7 km
Notre-Dame de la Salette de Sète
4.1 km
Jardin du Château d'eau
4.7 km
Fort Richelieu
4.5 km
Corniche
3.2 kmReviews
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