A traditional fishing village at the mouth of the River Hérault, Le Grau d’Agde is popular for its sandy beaches. Lively Quai Commandant Méric is lined with seafood restaurants, ice cream cafes, and souvenir shops, plus jetties for boat tours. Le Belvédère de la Criée fish auction house offers guided visits, while the Chapelle Notre Dame de l'Agenouillade contains a rock said to show an imprint of the Virgin Mary.