Visitors to the beach destination of France’s Argeles-sur- Mer will find this Argeles-sur-Mer Practical Information guide useful. It is vital to know that Argeles-sur-Mer is made up of varied terrain ranging from its popular beaches to mountains and hills. There are many restaurants, cafes, bars and leisurely activities on offer in this town. It’s no wonder then that this beach town sees a large number of tourists who are looking for peace and quiet.  Here are some tips about the town’s language, population, transportation, climate and currency.

Population

The town of Argeles-sur-Mer is a well known beach destination as it offers visitors a secluded, peaceful and fun experience. The population has just about crossed 10,000 at the moment. But during the summer time, the population increases nearly ten-fold due to the influx of tourists at this time of the year.

Climate

The Argeles-sur-Mer region of France experiences the typical Mediterranean climate with a warm and sunny climate for the better part of the year. From October to March, the climate gets wet, windy and cold. However, for a major part of the year, the weather is perfect for a vacation.

Currency

Argeles-sur-Mer is a part of the Euro zone and gas thus adopted the Euro as its national currency. Here, credit cards are widely accepted in most of the town’s stores and restaurants. Also, it’s a good idea to check with your bank to see if there is a branch in Argeles-sur-Mer.

Language

The main languages spoken in Argeles-sur-Mer are French and English. Spanish and German are also commonly languages in Argeles-sur-Mer. Tourists who don’t know the main language of French have no reason to worry, as the residents also speak English and do not look down upon those who cannot understand their language.

Transportation

There is a huge choice in ways to get around while in Argeles-sur-Mer. Buses run daily throughout the year barring bank holidays and costs just about $1.50. Another mode of transportation in Argeles-sur-Mer is the Train d’Argeles sur Mer (TAM) which even operates out of season from October 1 through May 31. Interestingly, this service is free of change for all. Yet another way to travel in Argeles-sur-Mer is by taxi. But, this could get a bit expensive if you happen to be on a shoe string budget. Renting a car is a good idea if you are travelling as a family.