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Gruissan

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Gruissan

Gruissan is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Armissan, 48km from Château de Quéribus.

Gruissan is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 3,271, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gruissan sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gruissan to your route.

About Gruissan

Gruissan (French pronunciation: [ɡʁɥisɑ̃] ; Occitan: Grussan) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. The historian Émile Raunié (1854–1911) was born in Gruissan.

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Gruissan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Gruissan located?

Gruissan is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.1076 latitude, 3.0865 longitude.

What is the population of Gruissan?

Gruissan has a population of approximately 3,271 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,271
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.1076, 3.0865

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Gruissan

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Abbaye de Fontfroide

A beautifully preserved Cistercian abbey of rose-gold stone tucked in a quiet wooded valley near Narbonne.

16 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Château de Quéribus

The last Cathar stronghold, a lone keep perched on a rocky pinnacle with views to the Pyrenees and sea.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Canal du Midi

A UNESCO-listed 17th-century engineering marvel connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean through 240 kilometers of tree-lined waterway.

49 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Cathar Castles

Ruined medieval fortress sanctuaries perched on impossible rocky peaks across the Languedoc, including Peyrepertuse and Queribus.

51 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Château de Peyrepertuse

A vast ruined Cathar castle stretching along a knife-edge ridge high above the Corbières vineyards.

51 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Cité de Carcassonne

A medieval fortified city in southern France with a double ring of massive walls and 53 towers, restored in the 19th century.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Gruissan

  • 76 kmPont du Diable (Hérault)A 11th-century 'devil's bridge' arching over the Hérault above emerald swimming pools in a sun-baked gorge.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gruissan.

Armissan

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,309

Port-La Nouvelle

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 6,000

Peyriac-de-Mer

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 1,032

Vinassan

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 2,152

Narbonne

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 50,776

Sigean

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 4,347

Coursan

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 5,632

Fleury

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 2,713

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