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Key facts
- Country
- France
- Region
- Occitania
- Department
- Hérault
- Arrondissement
- Béziers
- Canton
- Agde
- Intercommunality
- CA Hérault Méditerranée
- Mayor 2020 2026
- Jordan Dartier
- Area
- 32.49 km (12.54 sq mi)
- Population 2023
- 5,952
- Density
- 183.2/km (474.5/sq mi)
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00 ( CET )
- Summer dst
- UTC+02:00 ( CEST )
- Insee postal code
- 34332 /34450
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- commune of France
- Official name
- Vias
- Demonym
- Viassois
- Country
- France
- Population
- +5952
- Area
- +32.49
- Elevation
- +8
- Shares border with
- Portiragnes
- Official website
- www.vias-mediterranee.fr
- Image
- Vias rempart.jpg
Article
Vias ( French pronunciation: [vjas]; Occitan: Viaç) is a resort town and commune located in the Hérault department of the Occitanie region of Southern France.
It is a popular holiday destination, with many camp and caravan sites. Near Vias, the Canal du midi crosses the river Libron, an interesting historic engineering work. Vias station has rail connections to Narbonne, Montpellier and Avignon. The town has two main sections, Vias Plage and Vias. Vias main town (Commonly referred to as Centre ville) is the historic part of Vias and the main urban area. it is separated from the Vias Plage by a canal and rural areas. Vias Plage is the main resort area of Vias. It is known for its sandy beaches and large camp sites and holiday apartments.