Unlike many other places on the Mediterranean is no Gruissan quickly built tourist area with bed storage, etc. No, Gruissan is a charming, small fishing village. It is one of the most picturesque villages in France, where families of fishermen, winemakers and salt manufacturers have been living and to exercise their professions today. This ensures that Gruissan is outside the typical summer holiday months a real, living village.

The heart of the village is located around the small fishing port and is just steps away from the old castle ruins. Gruissan has always held a lively place in the traditional festivals, such as the Fishermen's Festival - every year on 29 June in honor of the Holy St. Pierre.

For several centuries it has managed the small port of Gruissan, together with the vineyards of the Languedoc-Roussillon one - to develop common coastal maritime cultural identity: the grave stones of the sailors cemetery are also worth the walk.

Three times a week, held the morning market in the old part of the village, the colorful and fragrant stalls of fruits, vegetables, fish, delicious and typical local produce overflow. Here you can also try the surrounding wineries and buy wine.

In the period from mid June to mid-September, the tourist office organises - along the entire waterfront - evening entertainment - usually for free: the range extends to theater, concerts, dance groups, to puppet theater and more.

Gruissan offers a privileged location for the many sailing clubs, fishing clubs and yacht specialists who offer you much pleasure in sailing and navigation engine.