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Rives des Corbières in Port-Leucate, a holiday village steeped in history

Born out of the Mission Racine, Rives des Corbières combines architecture, the Mediterranean and the art of living. Discover the story of a holiday village designed for sharing and escape.

Birth of Les Rives des Corbières: the spirit of Mission Racine

Le village de vacances Rives des Corbières à Port-Leucate voit le jour en 1972 dans le cadre de la Mission Racine. Ce grand projet visait à développer un tourisme balnéaire moderne en Occitanie. Imaginé par l’architecte visionnaire Georges Candilis, figure du mouvement moderniste, le village de vacances adopte les codes de l’architecture méditerranéenne.

Volumes en escalier, lignes épurées, patios lumineux et intégration harmonieuse entre mer et étang façonnent son identité. Pensé dès l’origine comme un lieu accessible, simple et fonctionnel, il propose une nouvelle manière de vivre la mer. Familles, associations, CE et scolaires y profitent d’un environnement préservé, loin du béton uniforme, à Port-Leucate.

The history of Rives des Corbières holiday village in Port-Leucate, Aude
Georges Candillis, founder of Rives des Corbières
Aerial view of Rives des Corbières holiday village in Port-Leucate, Aude

Au fil des décennies, Rives des Corbières est resté fidèle à sa vision fondatrice. Le village vacances dans l’Aude propose des séjours ouverts à tous, alliant Méditerranée, confort et convivialité. Il s’est progressivement équipé pour accueillir des groupes de toutes tailles.

It retains its original layout, pedestrianised streets, sunny terraces and communal living spaces. Families, community groups, works councils and school groups will find it a welcoming and exotic setting. An ideal place to organise trips to the Occitanie region.

20th-century heritage at the service of your group stays

Listed as a "20th Century Heritage Site", the Rives des Corbières holiday village in Port-Leucate is recognised for its cultural value and for the importance of Georges Candilis' work in the development of the Mediterranean coastline.

This distinction recognises a unique architectural ensemble, where every building, every perspective and every pathway has been designed to promote light, circulation and community living.

Staying in this holiday village in the Aude region means enjoying a holiday setting, but also a genuine heritage site, a testament to a time when the seaside holiday was being reinvented.

The holiday village in the Aude Rives des Corbières in Port-Leucate is classified as a
Group evenings at the holiday village in the Aude Rives des Corbières in Port-Leucate

Cet héritage n’est pas figé : il vit au rythme des séjours en famille, des colonies de vacances, des universités d’été, des séminaires et des classes de découvertes qui animent les lieux toute l’année.

The location of the holiday village in the Aude Rives des Corbières region in Port-Leucate

Les Rives des Corbières combines history and modernity, heritage and services tailored to the current expectations of groups. Iconic architecture, a friendly atmosphere and a privileged location on the Mediterranean coast define the village's identity.

Our holiday village in the Aude region attracts visitors seeking authenticity, space and memories to share. It hosts holidays and group stays that are truly meaningful.

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