Le Grau-du-Roi is a fishing port and seaside resort on the Mediterranean coast of southern France, set in the Camargue region. It combines a working harbour with a relaxed holiday atmosphere, which gives the town a lively but unpretentious character.
What to expect
- Wide sandy beaches stretching along the coast, a natural place for a slow, sunny day by the sea.
- Fresh seafood served along the canal, where the day's catch from the port is a large part of the town's appeal.
- Sailing and water sports, supported by the town's status as a working port with boats coming and going.
The wider Camargue
The resort is a good base for exploring the surrounding landscape. Nearby salt marshes are home to flamingos, and the scenery of the Camargue, with its open wetlands and wide skies, is quite different from the beaches themselves. A short trip brings you to Aigues-Mortes, a walled town that gives a sense of the area's older history and makes a pleasant contrast to the seaside.
Le Grau-du-Roi suits visitors who want an authentic, sunny seaside stay rather than a polished resort. Days tend to follow the rhythm of the sea and the harbour, with time for the beach, a long lunch of seafood by the water, and an excursion into the marshes or to the walled town when the mood takes you.