GRUISSAN
VILLAGE COURSE
INFO :
Walk by foot through the old village of Gruissan.
Easy walk : 1h30, 2.4kms
Audience : Suitable for families or adults. Not reachabl for buggies and wheelchairs.
Advice : Think of visiting the Tower Barberousse (even it isn't a clue) but watch out the high windy days with kids!
Hours : https://www.gruissan-mediterranee.com/
Price : 16€ the box for 3 - 4 pers max.
THE SECRET OF BARBEROUSSETTE
What to do with kids in Gruissan ? Or even without kids ? A Treasure hunt, of course !
You wil be the heroe of the following adventure :
During the Wars of religion, a pirate spread terror troughout the northern Mediterranean. This intrepid mariner, nicknamed 'Barberoussette' was based near Gruissan. Legend has it that he hid a terrible secret about himself during one of his visits to the town.
Help me find it because I'm sure that somehow it will help us make our fortune...
Available in English.
THE CURSE OF THE SEAGULL
What to do in Gruissan? A treasure hunt, of course!
And here's the story you're going to be the hero of:
An old legend has it that sailors who disappear at sea are reincarnated as seagulls. That's why anyone who attacks a seagull is cursed.
Olympic rascal Jean Lateigne was cursed for shooting one of these birds with a slingshot. He promised a handsome treasure to anyone who could deliver him from this curse.
To get there, get the "Curse of the Seagull" box, cross the marine cemetery and explore the Notre Dame des Auzils chapel in Gruissan.
Available in french only.
INFOS PRATIQUES :
Walk in the Clape massif.
Duration: 1h30, 2.5kms
Public: Ideal for families or adults. Not accessible to baby carriages or wheelchairs.
Advice: Walking shoes recommended,
Remember to check the chapel's opening hours with the Gruissan Tourist Office 04.68.49.09.00
Schedules: Check with the Gruissan tourist office before you leave to make sure that the Massif de la Clape is not closed due to fire risks.
Price: 16€ per box for 3 - 4 people max.