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The village has plenty of restaurants to suit all tastes from pizza to, of course, seafood. Local specialities include Moules Farcie (stuffed mussels) and Soupe de Poisson (Fish Soup) Marseillan has a colourful market on a Tuesday and in the summer months there is a craft market in Marseillan on a Friday night Also nearby and running into the Etang de Thau is the Canal du Midi. Built between 1667 and 1694, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996, the 360kms of navigable waterways linking the Atlantic to the Mediterranean are an absolute haven for boating and sightseers alike.
The original town of Agde, only 8 Km from Marseillan, Dates back 2,500 years, and is dominated by the fortress church of Cathedral St Étienne, built in black lava rock, and standing next to the broad river l'Herault. here along and up from the riverfront are many good restaurants and the town hosts a good Saturday market all year round. Visit the local museum Musée Agathois, which is in the midst of colorful narrow streets, for an interesting collection of local history. In the summer months the town is famous for its colourful water jousting contests on the River Herault. The vineyards and the picturesque wine making villages of the region, such as Florensac, Pomerols and Pinet are also worth a visit. Many of the Caves offering the chance to sample before you buy. Slightly further away, but still less than 20 mins, is the beautiful historic town of Pezenas. Closly associated with Moliere, the 17th C playwright, and his famous drama troupe, you can enjoy a refreshing drink in the bistro bearing his name before wandering through the historic streets of the old town. In the summer months, on a Wednesday and Friday, many artist's studios and other shops stay open late into the evening.
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Marseillan was founded in the 6th C AD by wandering fishermen from Marseille
and sits on the shores of the Basin de Thau, famous for the cultivation
of mussels and oysters, and the Mediterranean. Less than 5Km away are
the 18 Km of sandy beach stretching from Marseillan Plage all the way
to Sete to the east. The sea here is shallow and the gently shelving sands
make the beach perfect for Children.
Nearby is Cap D'Agde. This seaside resort is a magnet for sunlovers -
including a naturist quarter. The Cap also boasts 8 marinas, catering
for an inexhaustable mix of boats, as well as a museum for underwater
archaeology - Musée d'Éthèbe, a water fun world called Aqualand and the
Ille de Loisirs Theme Park, catering for the young at heart. All activities
associated with the sea are available including sailing, windsurfing,
waterskiing and kitesurfing.