CAP D'AGDE, lies to the south of Mont St-Loup, 7km from Agde. The largest (and by far the most successful) of the newer resorts, it sprawls laterally from the volcanic mound of St-Loup in an excess of pseudo-traditional modern buildings that offer every type of facility and entertainment – all expensive. It is perhaps best known for its colossal quartier naturiste, one of the largest in France, with the best of the beaches, space for 20,000 visitors, and its own restaurants, banks, post offices and shops. Access is possible, though expensive, if you're not actually staying there (€9 per car, €2.80 on foot; both until 8pm only).If you have time to fill, head for the Musée de l'Éphèbe (July & Aug daily 9am–12.30pm & 2.30–6.30pm; Sept–June Wed–Sat 9am–noon & 2–6pm, Sun 2–6pm; €3.80), which displays antiquities discovered locally, many of them from beneath the sea. Alternatively, the Fort de Brescou (€2.50), which dates back to 1680, lies on a rocky, seagull-infested island just off shore; it can be reached by ferries departing from the centre port at Cap d'Agde or from Grau d'Agde (daily except Wed 10.30am, 2.30 & 6.30pm; €5.50).
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