Sea, Sun & Spa In This Charming Village In The South Of France

Should you find yourself longing to wander, one of the village’s timeless delights is an afternoon spent at Les Salin de Gruissan. Arrive in the late afternoon to take in blush pink lakes majestically mirroring cerulean skies. Drop into the salt bar for every manner of sel de mer, from kitchen to bath. Bring home dreamy salted caramels, bonbons in vintage papers and custom salt blends ideal for gifting your cat sitter. The oyster bar next door offers heaps of fresh caught seafood, but not to be missed are the plump, saline-saturated oysters farmed onsite. Hot tip! Plan your visit before September’s end to book a massage inside the sweet covered wagon between the restaurant and gift shop. Pre- or post-massage, relax in a saline footbath overlooking the pink waters. The combination of salty air, cedar, and gentle summer breeze billowing through the gauzy curtains will send you adrift. 

[Photo via @maevalacombe_]