" Destination pour tous "
Destination pour tous means Destination for everyone: It is a national brand which promotes a defined perimeter in which daily life is made easier and where the travel chain for the four types of disabilities is ensured. It is the only state brand that promotes a tourist destination accessible to all. Whether you live there on a daily basis or stay there temporarily, inclusion and living well together are the key words in Balaruc.
Associated with accessible or Tourism & Handicap-certified establishments, such as Pech d'Ay, it is an additional asset to fully enjoy your vacation!
Balaruc, capital of well-being
The first spa resort in France, Balaruc-les-Bains is located in the Thau lagoon, an exceptional territory in many ways, on the edge of the Mediterranean.
Its thermal establishment, like the town, is anchored on the edge of the lake, facing Mont Saint Clair. Whether you come for a medical treatment or a spa stopover, over a few days, you will be welcomed in the best conditions, for a truly optimal and serene treatment experience.
By staying at Pech d'Ay, you are barely a quarter of an hour's walk or 5 minutes by bike from your spa, via the Promenade des Bains!
A stay full of flavors
Food lovers?
You will be well served: breakfast; A gourmet break; A good meal ; You will inevitably find what you are looking for at the time of day that suits you.
Our restaurateurs will introduce you to their specialties from here and elsewhere to the delight of your taste buds and your wallet because there is something for all budgets. The other little plus is that it can be just a stone's throw from the campsite where you are staying.
Try the local flavors!
The lagoon of Thau benefits from a particular and rich biodiversity: its waters are subject to rigorous monitoring as to their quality. Our local shellfish producers, the shellfish farmers, produce a famous and tasty oyster there that you can taste almost everywhere in the basin, including in Balaruc-les-Bains.
Also discover the traditional market and local market halls for your purchases of specialties and fresh products, typical of our region.
To find out more, go to the Balaruc-les-Bains tourist office, located in the town center, within the Pavillon Sévigné.
Want to do some activities?
In Balaruc, the Etang de Thau is the place for various nautical activities where you can find your favorite sport; discover a new practice such as stand-up paddleboarding; admire this marvelous lagoon on board the Baroulaïre, with the nautical center or even enjoy our beaches on the edge of the pond. Classified as Natura 2000, this protected ecosystem is suitable for swimming: in the areas dedicated to it, its waters are shallow; the weaker currents than at sea make it a safe and pleasant place to swim and cool off in safety.
When it comes to walks and discoveries, the Etang de Thau is the largest body of water in the Occitanie region. So if you plan to sail, cycle, or simply discover the towns and villages of our territory, it's in the Thau basin that it happens!
Quickly discover the Balaruc-les-Bains agenda and establish a tailor-made program for your vacation. To facilitate your research, we provide you with some brochures in the documentation section.
In terms of festivities and events... Throughout the seasons, it's a program made up of traditions, unmissable friendly festivals, culture, shows at the Piano-Tiroir and sporting events. Go to the calendar to get an idea.