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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
See page 11
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-
ber to February
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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
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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-
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-
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-
www.agence34immobi-
lier.fr
Opening hours :* From Monday to Sa-
turday, from 9:00am to
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
12:00am and 2:00pm to
6:00pm
*Closed on Wednesdays
and Sundays
Real estate agencies, seasonal renting
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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
Opening hours :* From Monday to Sa-
turday, from 9:00am to
12:00am and 2:00pm to
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-
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-
* 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
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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:
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:
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
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Martinez **Hotel-Restaurant
2 rue Maurice Clavel
Phone:
(+33)4 67 48 50 22
Fax:(+33)4 67 43 18 13Email: hotelrest.marti-
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:
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-
Bedroom (single or dou-
ble)
From 40 to 47
Breakfast: 6
17 bedrooms and studio
flats
Open from March to
December
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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:
m
89 apartments
Open from February
27th to December 14th
Accessible to people
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
Accessible to people
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
Accessible to people
with disabilities
Courrier Sud
2 impasse Paganini
Phone/ Fax:
(+33)4 67 48 66 55
Email:la-
12 apartments
Open from March 1st to
December 15th
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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
Accessible to people
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
Accessible to people
with disabilities