Harbour

Quai Commandant Méric

Name: Quai Commandant Méric
Address: Agde, FR

2.8Agde, FranceLanguedoc-Roussillon

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Type: Harbour

River quay on the Hérault in Agde, about 4 km upstream from the sea entrance at Le Grau d'Agde, Occitanie.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Enter the Hérault from the sea via Le Grau d'Agde, then follow the river north into the old town of Agde. No tidal constraint inland, but watch the river current after heavy rain and the low bridge downstream of Agde which limits air draught. In strong south-easterly winds a surge works up the river and sets the quay rolling. The water shoals along the bank, so sound the way in and keep off the stonework. Berth alongside the quay on the town side.

Practical

Free or low-cost town quay managed by the municipality, alongside mooring on the stone embankment. Water points on the quay. All shops, bakeries and restaurants within 200 m in the old town. Port du Grau d'Agde 0.4 NM north provides fuel and full marina services.

Ashore

Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, built from black volcanic basalt from the 12th century, stands 150 m from the quay. Musée de l'Éphèbe, dedicated to underwater archaeology and home to the bronze Éphèbe d'Agde recovered from the river, is about 1.5 km downstream. Market on Thursday morning in the old town.

History

Agde was founded around 525 BC by Greek colonists from Phocaea under the name Agathe Tyche and is one of the oldest towns in France. The Hérault river quays were the commercial lifeline for wine, salt and grain exports until the 19th century.