Étang du Méjean

#1103 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The Étang du Méjean, the "pond of Méjean" is part of the lagoon complex of the Palavas ponds. It is located in the Hérault department, in southern France, on the Mediterranean coast. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: -3 ft b.s.l.Coordinates: 43°32'45"N, 3°55'19"E

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Étang du Méjean – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Antigone, Maguelone Cathedral, Rockstore, Le Phare.

4.6 miN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Antigone, Montpellier
117 min walk • Nestled within the modernist district of Antigone in Montpellier, France, lies an architectural gem that combines leisure with aesthetic pleasure—the Antigone Olympic Swimming Pool. This state-of-the-art facility is a testament to the city's commitment to providing...
3 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Maguelone Cathedral, Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone
77 min walk • Maguelone Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral located around 6 miles south of Montpellier in the Hérault department of southern France.
4.6 miNW
Concert hall
Rockstore, Montpellier
119 min walk • The Rockstore, formerly known as the Grand Odéon, is a 1,000-capacity concert hall located in Montpellier, France. It was classified a monument historique in 2007. Some of the artists that performed at the venue include Blue Öyster Cult, Motörhead, Melissa Etheridge, Hole and Metallica.
1.3 miSE
Bars and clubs, Nightlife, Lighthouse
Le Phare, Palavas-les-Flots
33 min walk • The Phare de la méditerranée is an observation tower with a revolving restaurant 45 metres above ground at Palavas-les-Flots in France. It was built in 1943 as a water tower.
4.8 miNW
Square
Place de la Comédie, Montpellier
124 min walk • The Place de la Comédie is square in Montpellier, Hérault in Southern France. It is at the southeast point of the city centre, at 43°36′31.19″N 3°52′47.63″E, where the fortifications of the city were formerly located.
4.5 miN
Early 19th-century chateau and grounds
Château de Flaugergues, Montpellier
114 min walk • The Château de Flaugergues is a country house near Montpellier, Occitanie, southern France. It is one of many folies erected by wealthy merchants on the outskirts of the city. The house preserves antique furniture and a collection of Flemish tapestries.
3.8 miN
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Château de la Mogère, Montpellier
97 min walk • The Château de la Mogère is a mansion near the city of Montpellier in the French region of Occitanie. It is one of many folies on the outskirts of Montpellier, built by wealthy merchants in the 18th century.
1.9 miNW
Area
Lattes, Montpellier
50 min walk • Lattes is a commune in the Hérault département in the Occitanie region in southern France, located just on the outskirts of Montpellier.
4.8 miNW
Fountain
Fontaine des Trois Grâces, Montpellier
124 min walk • The Three Graces fountain can be found in several cities : France Fountain of the Three Graces, Fountain of the Three Graces, Fountain of the Three Graces, Fountain of the Three Graces, Fountain of the Three...
1.3 miSE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Palavas-les-Flots
33 min walk • The church of Saint-Pierre de Palavas-les-Flots, located in the center of the village, on the left bank of the canal, was built in 1896 thanks to a subscription, to replace the old village church made of planks, which had become too narrow as the...
2.1 miSW
Canal
Canal des Étangs
54 min walk • The Canal des Étangs was a canal in southern France. It is now part of the Canal du Rhône à Sète along with the Canal de Beaucaire. It was created by the state of Languedoc. The project consisted of enlarging ancient medieval channels through and between the shallow lakes and salt marshes, connecting Sète and Aigues-Mortes.