Vias is a popular seaside resort in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.
The town is a small wine-growing village which is located near Béziers, and is almost linked to Vias-plage which touches and runs along the sea.The Vias has a remarkable natural heritage: two Natura 2000 sites (the “plateau of Roquehaute” and “east and south of Béziers”), three protected areas (the national nature reserve of Roque-Haute, “la Grande Cosse” and “le Clot”) and nine natural areas of ecological, fauna and flora interest.
Further on the Vias coastal area has an expansive area with bike paths and camping areas.
Access : Coordinates: 43.3136, 3.4192 /
Highlights :
- Canal du Midi : The municipality of Vias is crossed for approximately 6.5 km by the famous Canal du Midi, which was still used for the transport of people and merchandise , In 1996, UNESCO included the Canal du Midi among the World Heritage Sites.
- Beach Vias Plage : AT 5 km of fine sand beach you can find Stand-up paddle, kite surfing, windsurfing, jet skiing, towed buoys: water activities for everyone, as well as numerous beach, sporting and environmental discovery activities.
- Campsites : At Vias you will find a wide range of campsites with swimming pools, water slides, entertainment and water playgrounds , in Vias 7,875 pitches spread over 30 campsites are available.
- Top sights in Vias : Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church (14th-15th centuries) The building was classified as a historic monument in 1907 / The Château de Preignes-le-Vieux is a historic monument in Vias / Canal du Midi with the Libran works.
Go next : The famous Canal du Midi, connects Toulouse with the Mediterranean near Sète, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
