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WELCOMEGUIDE

Thermal medicine, turism, wellness.

The mediterranean sea on top !


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Balaruc-les-Bains, has all it takes tocombine health care treatments andrelaxation. It will turn your stay into anunforgettable moment of discovery.

Indeed, Balaruc-les-Bains offersmany tourist attractions as wellas leisure activities of all kinds.

The natural beauty of itsgarrigues - Mediterra-nean scrublands - andof its tang - a gor-geous saltland marsh -invites you to a relaxed

pace of life typical ofthe resort at all seasons.

In this setting, with thesun shining year round,you will take advantageof the invigorating wa-ters, through all the va-

rious types of deals onoffer .

Obalia is a wellness cen-ter, the first thermal spa ofthe Mediterranean Sea. It is aunique place for pleasure andrelaxation. Thanks to its hot spring,you will be refreshed and live an ex-

ceptional moment of relaxation.

Here wellness comes with the disco-very of the natural environment, ofthe historical heritage and tourist as-sets, but also with relaxing momentson the beach, in parks or with themany activities offered by the resort.

Come and discover the thousand andone treasures of Balaruc-les-BainsHere you will simply find happiness.

BALARUC-LES-BAINSLES EAUX DU SUD

The Mediterranean hot springs

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SUMMARY

THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER : the partnerof your stay

MUST SEE- The ancient Mediterranean garden- Walks round Balaruc-les-Bains- Pays de Thau : landscapes and traditions around Etang deThau- Thermal baths- Obalia center- Balaruc-les-Bains Nature resort

ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES- Passloisirs activities- Discovery tours of the area- Sport activites (The nautical centre Manurva, MBT/ roadcycling, other sports)- Leisure activities ( library, cinema, others)- Showrooms, galleries, arts and crafts- The candy factory Cure Gourmande- Children

PRACTICAL INFORMATION- How to come to Balaruc-les-Bains- Transports- Parking- Shops / Markets- Banks- Useful phone numbers

- Tourisme & Handicap certification

ACCOMMODATION- Real estate agencies- Campsites- Bed and Breakfast- Hotels- Apartment hotels- Holiday cottages/residences

- Holiday clubs

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THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE:THE PARTNER OF YOUR STAY

VISITORS SERVICES

- Detailed information on accommodation- A programme of activities based on well-

ness, relaxation and discovery

- Brochures and leaflets

- A car rental service

- Activities around Balaruc and its surroun-

dings

- Parking disc for the blue zone (on sale: 1)

WELLNESS ACTIVITIES TO MAKE YOUR

STAY PLEASANT WITH THE PASS LOISIRS

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A TICKET BOOTH SERVICE

TO HELP YOU RESERVE

ACCOMMODATIONYou can consult the list of accommodation

options and check availability by :

- Logging on our website: www.balaruc-

les-bains.com, then selecting Se loger

- Calling the accommodation of your

choice directly

- Phoning the tourist office

In just a few minutes, you can plan yourstay in Balaruc-les-Bains.

SERVICES PROVIDED

- Languages spoken : French, English, Spa-

nish

- Advice on your stay/ Promotion/ Custo-

mer service and quality control

Information on accommodation availabi-lity at the tourist office and on the website

Use of information technology

Literature on display shelves

Regional, national and international do-

cuments on request

WIFI hot spot inside and outside the

tourist office

Childrens play area

Disabled access : Tourisme & Handi-

cap certification

Phone :

(+33)4 67 46 81 46E-mail :contact@balaruc-les-

bains.comp 4

WI-FI

- The area surrounding the tourist officehas been equipped with Wi-Fi terminals.

To connect to the internet, several rates

are offered :

2/ 30 minutes

3/ 1 hour

10 a day

20 a week

25/ 2 weeks30/ 3 weeks

Tickets are sold at the tourist information

center on presentation of an ID card.

OPENING HOURS

All year round:

- From Monday to Saturday, from 9:00am

to 12:00am and 2:00pm to 6:00pm.- On Sundays from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

High season

July and August:

- From Monday to Saturday : from 9:00am

to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 7:00pm

- On Sunday : 10:00am to 1:00pm and

3:00pm to 7:00pm

The Tourist Information Centre will be clo-

sed on :

- 1st May

- From 22nd December to 3rd January

- Every Saturday and Sunday from Decem-

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different spe-

cies.The walk roundthepeninsula : this path allows you to ex-plore the Etang de Thau and the vil-lages on its shores on foot or on abike. A wall in trompe-loeil style in-vites you to take a pause with thepainter Lolo and Georges Brassens.

Source de la Vise : is a freshwater un-derwater spring at 20C easily visibleas a wide halo on the surface of thewater.

Pavillon Svign and Square Bordes :The Pavillon Svign houses the tou-rist information centre. It was once the1st building for the thermal baths inBalaruc-les-Bains. Its beautiful archesthat surround a pool of thermal waterwere created along with the SvignPark in 1833.Square Bordes : A leafy setting withbenches, childrens games, coolshades a place to relax

Panoramic viewpoint over the Etang

de Thau : overlooking the marina ofBalaruc-les-Bains, this spot offers anunrestricted view over the entiretang. A viewpoint indicator will helpyou locate the hill of Ste, the oysterbeds and every town round Etang de

Thau.

MUST SEE

THE ANCIENT

MEDITERRANEAN GARDENWith more than 1200 plants and with7 original creations (thematic gardensand woods), the ancient Mediterra-nean garden provides an initiation tothe botanic archeology of the Greekand Gallo-Roman worlds.

Information :

Address :Le jardin antique mditerra-nen - Rue des Pioch - 34540 Balaruc-les-BainsPhone: (+33)4 67 46 47 92E-mail : [email protected] hours :Every day except on MondayJuly-August : 9:00am to 11:30am and

4:00pm to 8:00pmSeptember-October : 10:00am to12:30am and 2:00pm to 6:00pmRates :Adults : 4 with leaflet and 6 withaudio guideChildren from 7 to 15 : 2Students, jobless or over 65 : 3,50Subscription and groups : 30 (10

tickets).

WALKS ROUND BALARUCBalaruc, a green townExperience a green environment andhealthy breathingOut of the scorching sun, take refugein Balaruc green spaces.Balaruc is a spa town that also knows

how to protect its environment; it hasallotted a great part of its urban areato green spaces planted with flowers,trees, shrubberies.Balaruc-les-Bains is definitely a greentown. Its 60 gardens display 40 000flowery plants, with hidden marvelslike Erythrina, Araucaria Juss and So-phoras from Japan to be found insquares and parks.The botanical route will take youaround the gardens and explain all

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LE PAYS DE THAU :a landscape to discoverEtang de Thau is a differentworld, colourful and lively. Thispostcard setting provides shelterfor an extraordinary biodiversity.This small inner sea teems with sea

basses, sea breams and eels.This lagoon is also an oyster and shell-fish farm. Oyster beds extend as far asthe eye can see, like small well-keptgardens, on the surface of the water.

Follow the shore and you will find vil-lages with whitewashed houses, smallharbours with colourful rowing boats,

fishermen using traditional methods,fishing nets drying in the sun, a veryspecial light You will be immersed inan atmosphere reminiscent of ancientGreece, Italy and Spain combined.

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THE THERMAL BATHS

Balaruc-les-Bains is the 2nd health spa

resort in France. The secret of its suc-cess? The exceptional quality of itswaters, state of the art techniques,qualified staff and the incomparablewelcome of the Mediterranean peo-ple.

Balaruc-les-Bains specializes in watertreatments for rheumatology and

phlebology.

RHEUMATOLOGY :- Degenerative osteoarthritis- Rheumatism- Fibromyalgia- Osteopathy

PHLEBOLOGY :- Heavy legs- Phlebitis after- effects- Healed leg ulcer- Varicose veins

SAMPLE TREATMENTS :- For you to find out about our esta-blishment and our treatments we offer

mini courses of treatments of a fewdays Sample health treatment/ 4 treat-ments a day, to choose from: mud,hydro baths, air baths , hydro jets inswimming pool, back shower, jet sho-wer, exercise corridor, spray limb sho-wer, swimming pool, steam room.Rates for the first stay of 6 consecu-

tive days: 395 (deposit: 70). Sample Thermal treatment/ 3 treat-ments a day, to choose from: hydrobaths, air baths, hydro jets in swim-ming pool, back shower, jet shower,exercise corridor, spray shower forlimbs , swimming pool, steam room. Sample Phlebology treatment/ 3treatments a day, to choose from: wal-

king treatment, spray shower of limbs,local hydro jets for legs, high pressureunderwater hydro jets for legs, com-presses.

Rates :

1 day : 472 days :87*3 days :128*4 days : 168*5 days : 208**+ Optional mudwith medical certificate: 25 a

session

*Deposit: 20**Deposit: 70

THERMALIV :Thermaliv is Balaruc-les-Bains range of cosmetic pro-ducts based on our thermal waters.

Complete skincare range : THERMA-LIV combines thermal waters withplant extract s as well as specific ac-tive ingredients.It also offers a complete range of der-matologically-tested and paraben-free products.

These products are developed andmanufactured in our own laboratory inorder to offer all the guarantees ofquality and the benefits of thermalwaters. They are available in the shopof the Athena spa building.

MORE INFORMATION :Etablissement Thermal de Balaruc-les-BainsAlle des sources BP 4534540 BALARUC-LES-BAINS

Phone : (+33)4.67.51.76.01Fax : (+33)[email protected]

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OBALIA CENTER

The first thermal spa in the Mediterra-

nean Sea area, this unique place forpleasure and relaxation welcomes youall year round for a real invitation totravel !2 200 square meters dedicated toyour well-being.

THE POOL AREA, THE MAGICOF WATER :In a setting featuring local vegetationand natural Mediterranean woods, itis an invitation to travel through va-rious experiences of relaxing water-based treatments: from theMediterranean area , Scandinavia,AsiaEnjoy the bubble beds, the massage

jets, the countercurrents Discoverthe Onsen, the water path Relaxon benches in bubbling water. Enjoythe effects of the light and the water

jets.Relax in the hotsteams of thecaldariumand in

the dryheat ofthesauna.

THE SPA SPACE, THE MAGICOF HANDS :An environment dedicated to beautyand gentlenessTry its beauty rituals and live exceptio-

nal moments.Facial massage, facial and body skin-care, wraps, each treatment takes youa bit further on the path to wellbeing.

NEW :Obalia also offers mini health treat-ments.

SPORTS ACTIVITIES :- Aquagym classes- Zumba dance classes

Opening hours :Every day from 11:00am to 8:00pm

High season :late-night opening until

11:00pm on fridays.

OBALIA WELLNESS CENTER

Alle des Sources

(next to the Hesprides)

34540 Balaruc-les-Bains

Phone : (+33)4 67 18 52 05

[email protected]

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RECREATION ACTIVITIES

PASSLOISIRS ACTIVITIES :

Chiball : for a beautiful and fit bodyand a serene mind

Sophrology : work on balance andstress control.

Nature hikes : walk the footpathsand discover the wildlife of the mas-sif de la Gardiole with a guide andan unusual process of GPS guidance.

Taste local products and a lovingcup at the end of the excursion.Excursions every week.

Salsa classes : learn the basic stepsdancing in line or with a partner PassLoisirs PASSActivities to choose from:sophrology, chiball, nature hikes and

salsa.

DISCOVERY TOURS OF THEREGIONBus Tour :Guided tour of the main places of in-terest and towns of Herault depart-ment and Languedoc Roussillonregion.Pays de Thau, Montpellier, Hrault

Gorges, Carcassonne medieval walledcity, the Camargue, Millau, Rosas andthe Cte Vermeille

Boat Trip :Board directly in Balaruc-les-Bains andvisit the Pays de Thau:- The town of Ste, its market, its ca-nals

- discover the Thau Lagoon and itsoyster beds on a 1 hour boat trip- Fishing trips (depending on the sea-son)

- The Canal du Midi,world heritage site (departure by busfrom Balaruc)- Meze and its market- Taste The Noilly Prat vermouth in itscellar in Marseillan- Understand the shellfish farming, vi-siting the Etang de Thau museum inBouzigues

Half-day or whole day tripsVarious themed ex-

cursionsPriceper session : 63 sessions : 155 sessions : 25Activities open to everyone

INFORMATIONTourist information centre

Phone : (+33)4 67 46 81 46

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SPORTS ACTIVITIES

NAUTICAL CENTRE

MANUREVAThe public nautical centre is a sailingschool affiliated to the French Federa-tion of Sailing.Its a guarantee of qualified staff andsupervision, as well as reliable equip-ment for independent sailing.

Activities :Individual introductory courses orcompetent crew courses : Introductory courses for childrenfrom 6

Junior training classes (7-12 yearsold): electron-optimist, windsurfingboard or sea kayak Training courses for teenagers andadults: sea kayak, catamaran, windsur-fing board, mini-jDifferent deals are on offer throu-ghout the sailing season.

Equipment rental : Catamaran, wind-surfing board, one or two-seaterkayak.

InformationCentre Nautique ManurevaPlace du Centre Nautique /

Avenue de la Gare

Phone: (+33)4 67 48 55 63sport-balaruc@mairie-balaruc-les-

bains.fr

ROWINGInformation

SPAM 34Centre NautiquePhone: (+33)6 64 42 83 12 or (+33)664 42 83 12

MTB /ROAD CYCLINGRoad cycling :Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

MTB :Every Saturday and Sunday morning

Bike rides itineraries are set up bylamicale Cyclo VTT, available at thetourist office or on the websitehttp://www.velobalaruc.fr.Information: (+33)4 67 51 50 85

SPORTSACTIVITIES Ptanque (game of bowlsplayed in thesouth ofFrance) :Afternoons,

year round.Bowling pitch -

Place du Mail

Jeu Lyonnais (bowls/dexterity andaccuracy):Competition la mle, competi-tionquadrette.Competition la mle every Fri-day.Bowling pitch Maurice Viguier -

Square Bordes

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Tennis :Tennis court rental - Tennis classesfrom 7 years old Mini-tennis for 5-6years old childrenInformation :Tennis club Balarucois - Rue du StadePhone: (+33)4 67 48 01 33

Mini-Golf :Calm and nice setting by the EtangdeThau.Information :Rue du Camping - Balaruc-le-Vieux

Phone:(+33)4 67 78 91 67

Jogging :Along the pedes-

trian walk bythe Etang ;Bois de PechMejaFree activity

ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT THEOBALIA CENTREPilates : The Pilates method aims atdeveloping harmoniously body andmind, for fitness and wellness.

Aquagym : muscle-building in a swim-

ming pool. This activity is open toeveryone.

Zumba dance : Half-way between la-tino dances and aerobics, to work outand have fun at the same time.Information :Phone: (+33)4 67 18 52 05

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LEISUREACTIVITIESMUNICIPAL LIBRARY

Novels, poetry, bilingual books, co-mics, for young adult fiction books,talking books, books in large print, to-pical books and reference works onevery topic But also access to regio-nal and national press.Childrens area with books, comics,magazines and occasional recreationactivities during summer.

Activities :- Advice and booklending (French orforeign literature, bilingual books,books in large print, young adult fic-tion),- Literary meetings- Storytelling for children- Dramatized readings

Registration : 4 (free for childrenunder 6 years old).Opening hours

Monday and Thursday: 3:00pm to6:00pm (6.30pm in summer)Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday:10:00am to 12:00am and 3:00pm to6:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am to 12:00am and3:00pm to 5:00pmInformation :Passage des bains

Phone:(+33)467432345

CINEMATHE CIN-CUREA 150-seat audi-torium.M u l t i p r o g r a m -ming. Latest Frenchfilms, blockbusters, do-cumentaries.Films for children during July and August.Schedules available at the cinema or atthe tourist office.Scheduling information :(+33)4 67 48 45 37Impasse du Parc

ARTS

ANDCRAFTSAlfred, Pain-terFree admissionImpasse BerliozPhone:(+33)4 67 48 4782

Angle PizzoPaintings. Visit by appointment orevery 1st weekend of the month6 rue des Amandiers

Phone: (+33)4 67 43 00 65

Christian CouronneMarine sculptures, paintings

Visit by appointment or every 1stweekend of the month6 rue des Amandiers

Phone: (+33)4 67 43 00 65www.christian-couronne.com

Claude EtienneCutler, blacksmithArt knives, personalized knives, forgedblades, creator of the CouThau. Visitby appointment.

Phone : (+33)4 67 46 93 63/ (+33)6 6818 52 57http://couteaux.etienne.monsite-

orange.fr/

THE CUREGOUR-MANDE,

CANDYFACTORYThe curegourmande

will give you theauthentic taste of

traditional Frenchconfectionery made with

a constant respect of quality.

Visit the candy factory and taste bis-cuits, chocolate olives and the fa-mous Berlandises deBalaruc-les-Bains.

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In the shop you will find biscuits, lolli-pops, calissons, chocolate olives, dra-ge (sugared almond), cream-filledsweets, traditional chocolate, toffee,almond paste, candied fruit and

other specialties.

InformationPlan de la Gare

Phone: (+33)4 67 43 64 08

BALARUC CASINOGambling machinesGaming room with roulette, Black

Jack, Stud PokerLounge restaurantOpen year round from 10:00am to4:00am, eve-rydayRue du

Mont

Saint

Clair

Phone: (+33)467 48 0056Email:[email protected]

BILLIARDS AND CARD GAMESFrench billiard (carom) : every mor-ning from 10:00am to 12:00am

Card game (rummy, belote) : every af-ternoonSvign Annexe

The monthly program of recreationactivities, festivities and shows isavailable at the tourist office or on thewebsite http://www.balaruc-les-bains.com heading agenda

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CHILDRENACTIVITIESNAUTICAL AND WATER

ACTIVITIESBeach with shallow water and natural pool

in the lagoon.

Advice for a safe swimming :

The flag at the beach safety station indi-

cates the level of danger of the sea:

GREEN : Swimming is au-

thorized and super-

visedORANGE :

Swimming is

dangerous

but supervi-

sed

RED : Swim-

ming is strictly

forbidden

It is advised to :

Avoid sun exposure between noon and

4:00pm during summer

Protect yourself with total sunblock, tee-

shirt, hat and sunglasses.

Dont forget to drink to avoid dehydra-

tion (watch babies carefully).

Wade progressively into the water, espe-cially after long sun exposure, wetting the

nape of the neck to avoid risks of immer-

sion syncope.

Be very careful when using inflatable

boats, mattresses and swimming rings.

They can sink, overturn or be driven away

from the shore by the wind or the current.

Keep a steady eye on children when

they are in the water.

ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES

Espace Ludo-sportif : sports and

games area

Skate board, basket ball, athletics. Free

access.

Bois de Pech Meja

Sand sportsDuring high season, a town sports coordi-

nator organizes sand sports like: Foot-

ball, tennis

IN-FORMA-

TION

ABOUT

CHILDREN AC-

TIVITIES

- Boat trips, hi-

king and bus

tours, and various ac-

tivities on demand, ticket office : Aqua-land, sea excursions, boat trip on the canal

de Midi, etc.

Children s play area in the tourist in-

formation centre (Table and chairs for chil-

dren, books, coloring books, leaflets) with

information about the places of interest for

children in the area.

Tourist office Pavillon Svign

Phone: (+33)4 67 46 81 46

PUBLIC GARDENS AND

PLAYGROUNDS

Playgrounds for children in parks and

gardens :

- Square Bordes

- Square de la plage

- Maison du Peuple- Rue des Perdrix

Merry-go-round

In the shade of hun-

dred-year-old pine trees,

the smaller kids can find all

their friends Mickey Mouse,

Donald Duck on this merry-go-round

Parc Svign

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PRACTICALINFORMATIONHOW TO COME TO BALARUCBy car :A9 Motorway: exit 33 Ste Ba-laruc-les-Bains. A75: Motorway exit 59 Ste - P-znasMore information concerning differentpossible itineraries:www.mappy.fr or www.viamichelin.frwww.bison-fute.equipement.gouv.fr

By train :Railway station in Ste with Paris-SteTGV direct trains (or Paris-Lyon) everyday and lines to all French destina-tions.With the Mediterranean high-speedtrain, Balaruc-les-Bains is 3:45 hours

from Paris.Distance between Ste and Balaruc: 7kilometres.More information about train timeta-bles and SNCF luggage delivery :3635 or (+33)4 67 06 34 34www.sncf.fr

Upon your arrival at Ste railway sta-tion , taxis and buses will take you toBalaruc-les-Bains by road.

By plane :- Montpellier airport (29 kilometers)Phone: (+33)4 67 20 85 00www.montpellier.aeroport.fr

- Beziers airport (48 kilometers)Phone: (+33)4 67 80 99 09

www.beziers.aeroport.fr

- Nmes airport (75 kilometers)Phone: (+33)4 66 70 49 49

www.nimes-aeroport.fr

TRANSPORTPublic transportation :- Line 14 Balaruc-les-

Bains/Balaruc-le-Vieux(shopping Mall)Link to the all the districts of

Balaruc-les-Bains.

Run-

ningfrom Mon-day to Saturday, allyear round.

- Line 10 Ste/Balaruc-les-Bains/Ba-laruc-le-VieuxRunning every day all year round.Schedules available at the tourist of-

fice (+33)4 67 46 81 46Tickets on sale on buses or at the tou-rist office (10 ticket cards or Therma-lis)Information(+33)4 67 53 01 01www.thau-agglo.fr/-Thau-agglo-Trans-port-.html

The Thermal Shuttle (during the ther-mal season):Exclusively for thermal spa patients.Serving the health spa buildings, with12 stops across Balaruc-les-Bains pe-ninsula.Running from Monday to Saturday,during health spa s opening hours

Shuttle pass : valid 3 weeks (13).Information and sales at the spa buil-ding

Transport on demand with reserva-tion required :- Ambulance Balaruc Assistance:Phone: (+33)4 67 48 61 73- Eco Taxi:

Phone: (+33)6 28 47 47 [email protected] Taxi Patrick Garcia:Phone: (+33)6 22 12 14 67Fax: (+33)4 67 28 66 54

Accessible transport :People with reduced mobility canbook a vehicle with the GIHP of Etang

de Thau,By phone from Monday to Friday andfrom 9:00am to 12:30am and 1:30pmto 4:30pm or email or fax. Transports

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must be scheduled at least the daybefore.To book a vehicle:[email protected]: (+33)4 67 53 33 34

Fax: (+33)4 67 53 44 33Mobile phone: (+33)6 26 68 43 90Subscription fee: 25/person

PARKINGZone Bleue:A free parking area, called ZoneBleue, has been adopted in thetown centre:

- display of the parking discis compulsory- Parking time limitedto 1:30 hourWhere ?- Plan du port- Avenue du port- Place Lucien Salette- Rue Montgolfier

- Rue de la Rpublique- Rue des Anciens Thermes- Avenue de Montpellier (between thetown hall and the intersection of ave-nue du port)- Rue de la Paix- Rue du Docteur BordesWhen ?- From Monday to Saturday, from9:00am to 12:00am and 2:00pm to7:00pm, all year round.Parking disc on sale at the tourist of-

fice and in the shops of Balaruc.

Parking spots for motorhomes andcampervans :2 areas both with 6 parking spaces

and a serviced point with :- An area to change oil- A drinking water tap- A container for waste and recyclablepackagingInformation and payment with theparking keeper when he comes (everymorning from Monday to Friday).Parking time limited to 7 days.

SHOPSShopkeepers of Balaruc will makeyour stay more pleasant. The associa-

tion of Balaruc shopkee-pers and craftsmen orga-nises commercial eventsall year [email protected]

MARKETSGroceries, flowers, a whole variety ofproducts All year round, Tuesdayand Friday mornings. In a colourful at-mosphere, stroll the aisles of the tradi-tional market. If you love market stalls,fresh products and local specialtiesdont miss market days.

Every day, in Balaruc covered marketor in the shopping streets, you will findlocal and sea products that make thereputation of the Mediterranean diet.

BANKS (cash dispenser)- BNP ParibasAvenue de MontpellierPhone: 0 820 820 001

Fax:(+33)4 67 80 72 25- Caisse dEpargne Languedoc Rous-sillonPlan de la Gare / Route de StePhone:(+33)4 67 48 (+33)6 54- Crdit Agricole du Languedoc3 bis avenue des Thermes RomainsPhone: (+33)4 67 17 55 91- La Banque PostaleAvenue du PortPhone: (+33)4 67 18 43 30

USEFUL NUMBERSEmergency numbers : Fireman : 18, or 112 (from mobile phone) Emergency medical service : 15 Poison center : (+33)4 67 63 24 01

Hospital : (+33)4 67 46 57 57 Doctor on duty (for Sunday and legalholiday) : 15 Police : (+33)4 67 46 81 01 Gendarmerie : (+33)4 67 78 72 66(112 from mobile phones) Beach Safety station :(+33)4 67 48 51 78Others :

Tourist information centre :(+33)4 67 46 81 46 Thermal spa building :(+33)4 67 51 76 01

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TOURISME & HANDICAP LABEL

Balaruc-les-bains is aware of the mo-

bility problems of disabled people.That is why you will find solutions tofacilitate access to tourist and publicfacilities for people with specialneeds.

ACCESSIBLE BUILDINGS ANDFACILITIES IN TOWN Beach by the lifeguard station (au-

dioplage system ensures safe swim-ming for visually-disabled people andtiralos system for wheelchair users).

Obalia Centre

MANUREVA nautical centre

The tourist information centre

Thtre de verdure/ Svignpark/ Thermal spa building]/Library/ the post office (ramp5 degrees)/ Church (audiohelp)/ Casino/ numerousshops

More than 40reservedparkingspots

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ACCOMMODATION

Agence34 ImmobilierRes. Aqualios Allee

des Sources

Phone :

(+33)4 67 48 66 47

Fax : 09 70 62 41 79

Website :www.agence34immobi-lier.frEmail : [email protected]

Opening hours :* from Monday to Fri-

day, from 9:00am to

12:00am and 2:00pm to6:00pm* Wednesday from9:00am to 12:00amSaturday from 8:30amto 12:30am and 2:00pmto 5:30pm* Closed on Sunday and

Wednesday afternoon

AgenceCasenaveResidence Le Pasteur B

9 avenue des Thermes

Athena BP 53

Phone :

(+33)4 67 48 50 57

(+33)4 67 48 94 92

Fax : (+33)4 67 74 46

Email: casenave.jean-

[email protected]

Opening hours :* from Monday to Satur-day, from 9:00am to12:00am and 2:00pm to6:00pm* Saturday: from 9:00amto 12:00am and 2:30pmto 5:30pm

AgenceLe Pasteur32 avenue des Thermes

Athena

Imm. Altar - BP26

Phone :

(+33)4 67 48 52 31

Fax: (+33)4 67 48 34 29

Website: www.agence-

le-pasteur.com

Email: agence.pas-

[email protected]

Opening hours :* From Monday to Sa-

turday, from 9:00am to

12:00am and from

2:30pm to 5:30pm

* Closed on Wednes-

days

AgenceCabinet du Port

37 avenue du Port

Phone :

(+33)4 67 48 05 40

Fax : 09 71 70 62 37

Email : cabinetdu-

[email protected]

www.agence34immobi-

lier.fr



12:00am and from

2:00pm to 6:00pm

Groupe Gesim1 avenue Pasteur

BP 23

Phone (renting) : (+33)4

67 48 50 73

Phone (sale) :

(+33)4 67 51 67 51

Email :

gesim.balaruc@groupe-

gesim.com

Opening hours :* From Monday to Fri-

day, from 9:30am to

12:00am and 3:00pm to

6:00pm

* Saturday: 9:00am to


6:00pm

*Closed on Wednesdays

and Sundays

Real estate agencies, seasonal renting

p 18


19/23

ReynaudImmobilier19 avenue Raoul Bonne-

caze BP31

Phone :

(+33)4 67 43 23 05Fax : (+33)4 67 43 39 41

Website :

www.reynaud-immobi-

lier.fr

Email :

contact@reynaud-immo-

bilier.fr




6:00pm

* Closed on Wednes-days and Sundays.

Le Mas duPadre ****4 chemin du Mas du

PadrePhone :

(+33)4 67 48 53 41

Fax:(+33)4 67 48 08 94

Website: www.mas-du-

padre.com

Email:contact@mas-du-

padre.comA pitch :

From 9.60/days

Renting :

From 111/3 nights

116 shaded and clearly

marked pitches

2 toilet blocks

Opening :

from March 31st to Oc-

tober 21st

Thau Immobilier

Residence Le Mediter-

ranee Thermal Avenue

Raoul Bonnecaze

Phone :(+33)4 67 53 62 40

Mobile phone :

(+33)6 09 11 51 56

Fax: (+33)4 67 80 30 26

Website: www.thau-

immo.fr

Email:thau.immo@orang

e.fr

Opening hours :* from Monday to Satur-

day all year round

* Closed on Wednes-

days and Sundays.

Les Vignes ***Chemin des Vignes

Phone :

(+33)4 67 48 04 93 /09 50 70 34 08

Fax : (+33)4 67 18 74 32

website: www.camping-

lesvignes.com

Email: camping.les-

[email protected]

Pitch for 2 people + car:

Low season: 16.5

High season: 19.5

170 spaces

3 toilet blocks

Opening :from March 31st to No-

vember 3rd

Accessible to disabled

people

Chemin des Bains**Avenue de Montpellier

Phone :(+33)4 67 48 51 48

Email : chemindes-

[email protected]

* Low season (March,

April, November, De-

cember) : 14,14/day

* Medium season (May,June, September, Octo-

ber): 15,54/day

* High season (July and

August): 16,74/day

131 shaded and quiet

pitches

Opening :from March 3rd to

October 27th

Pech day **Plan du Port / Avenue

de la Gare

Phone :(+33)4 67 48 50 34

Email:pechday@wana-

doo.fr

* Low season (March,

April, November, De-

cember) : 14,14/day

* Medium season (May,June, September, Octo-

ber): 15,54/day

* High season (July and

August): 16,74/day

154 shaded pitches

Opening :

from April 21st toDecember 15th

Accessible to disabled

people

Campsites

p 19


20/23

La Maison

3 rue du Presbytere34540 Balaruc-le-Vieux

Phone :

(+33)4 67 78 72 84 /

(+33)6 13 44 35 17

Website: www.lamaison-

dhote.com

Email:

[email protected]

Hotel Mercure****Hotel Restaurant

215, avenue des Hespe-ridesPhone :(+33)4 67 51 79 79Fax : (+33)4 67 48 02 87Website: www.mercure-sete-balaruc-les-

bains.comEmail:[email protected]

Bedroom :Single or double: from793 or 4 guests: from 9986 bedrooms

Restaurant open to nonresidents

Non-smoking hotel

Accessible to peoplewith disability

Ibis ***Hotel Restaurant

Spa pool, massage and

beauty parlour

3 avenue de la Pinede

Phone:

(+33)4 67 80 28 00

Fax: (+33)4 67 48 55 52Website :

www.ibishotel.com

Email:

[email protected]

57 bedrooms with air-conditioning

Open every day year

round

Accessible to people

with disability

Azur Hotel **2 avenue du Port

Phone :

(+33)4 67 80 72 40

Website: www.azurho-

tel-balaruc.fr

Email: contact@azu-

rhotel-balaruc.fr

Bedroom :

From 43 to 48 single

From 50 to 60 dou-

ble

From 70 to 80 for 3

or 4 guests

Breakfast: 7

19 bedrooms

Open from March

10th to December

15th

Arcadius **Hotel RestaurantImpasse des Fauvettes Pech MejaPhone :(+33)4 67 80 90 00Fax:(+33)4 67 80 13 63Website:www.arcadius.comEmail:[email protected]

Bedroom :Single or double: from51 to 69Breakfast: 7.20Half-board (possiblefrom 3 nights)single: from 67 to81/nightdouble: from 94 to112/night

44 bedroomsOpen from March 31stto October 6th

Accessible to peoplewith disability

Bed and breakfast

Hotels

p 20


21/23

Martinez **Hotel-Restaurant

2 rue Maurice Clavel

Phone:

(+33)4 67 48 50 22

Fax:(+33)4 67 43 18 13Email: hotelrest.marti-

[email protected]

Bedroom :

Single: from 50 to 75

Double: from 62 to 85

Breakfast: 7

Full-board: single from66 to 77/day; double

from 98 to 115/day

25 bedrooms

Open from March 18th

to December 1st

Restaurant open to nonresidents

Bel AirHotel-Restaurant

32 avenue de Montpel-

lier

Phone:

(+33)4 67 48 50 65

Fax:(+33)4 34 33 57 98

Email: [email protected]

Bedroom :

single: from 29 to 50Breakfast: 6

33 bedrooms

Open from March 2ndto

December 16th

Le Golfe

7 avenue de Montpellier

Phone:

(+33)4 67 48 58 38

website: www.hotel-du-

golfe.fr

Email: legolfe@wana-

doo.fr

Bedroom :

42 single

49 for double

Breakfast:

5,50

11 bedrooms

Open from April to De-

cember

NeptuneHotel-Restaurant3 rue MontgolfierPhone:(+33)4 67 48 53 17Fax:(+33)4 67 43 56 44

website: www.neptune-hotel-balaruc.com

Email:[email protected]:single: 50 to 90/dayBreakfast: 6Half-board: single from52 to 65/day; double from 75 to 94/day

Full-board: single from63,5 to 76,5/day; dou-ble from 98 to 11228 bedrooms (with 2bedrooms for disabledpersons)Non-smoking hotelRestaurant open to nonresidents

Le CentralHotel-Restaurant

1 avenue des Thermes

Romains

Phone:

(+33)4 67 48 52 38Fax:(+33)4 67 78 87 39

Email:

[email protected]

r

Bedroom :

Single room : 39

Double room : 48

Breakfast : 5,5

10 bedrooms

Open during thermal

resort season

Les Terrasses

53 avenue du Port

Phone:

(+33)4 67 48 50 24

Fax:(+33)4 67 43 33 76

Email: hotel.les.ter-

[email protected]

Bedroom (single or dou-

ble)

From 40 to 47

Breakfast: 6

17 bedrooms and studio

flats

Open from March to

December

p 21


22/23

Apartment Hotels

Holiday Cottage

Arcadius

5 avenue de la Pinede Pech Meja

Phone:

(+33)4 67 46 46 67

Fax:(+33)4 67 46 46 47

Website: www.arca-

dius.com

Email:

[email protected]

m

89 apartments

Open from February

27th to December 14th


with disabilities

Les Gtes dela Pinde2 avenue de la Pinede

Phone:

(+33)4 67 43 26 12

Mobile phone:

(+33)6 07 (+33)4 81 36

Website: www.lesgites-delapinede.com

Email: contact@lesgites-

delapinede.com

4 cottages


with disabilities

Odalys Les Hauts de

Balaruc **

Impasse des Fauvettes

Pech Meja

Phone:

(+33)4 67 46 82 00

Fax: (+33)4 67 43 17 72

website: www.leshauts-

debalaruc.comwww.oda

lys-vacances.com

Email:

leshautsdebalaruc@wa-

nadoo.fr

14 apartments

Open from March 3rd to

December 1st


with disabilities

Courrier Sud

2 impasse Paganini

Phone/ Fax:

(+33)4 67 48 66 55

Email:la-

[email protected]

12 apartments

Open from March 1st to

December 15th

p 22


23/23

Belambra Club Les Rives de Thau

Rue du Stade BP 9

Phone:

(+33)4 67 51 74 02

Fax:(+33)4 67 51 75 75

Website:

www.belambra.fr

Email: [email protected]

For weekends, short

stays, families, groups

279 rooms

Open from March 3rd

to November 24th


with disabilities

Holiday Clubs

Lo Solehau Tou-ristra

Rue du Mont Saint Clair

Phone:

(+33)4 67 46 52 00

Fax:(+33)4 67 43 23 41

Website: www.touristra-

balaruc.com

www.touristravacances.com

Email: balaruc@touris-

travacances.com

For a week:

From 370 with full-

board, activities and re-creation included


with disabilities

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