While the villages of Mèze and Bouzigues are situated on peninsulas which continue in to the lagoon , Balaruc-le-vieux on the other hand is found at the end of a creek it dominates. Typically of Languedocian trademark, Balaruc-le-vieux keeps its circular plan imposed by the remparts still in place. Its houses show a few beautiful architectural pieces. In spite of its name, this village is less antique than the neighbouring resort Balaruc-les-Bains. Founded since the neolithic and developped by the Romans, Balaruc-les-Bains disappeared during the great invasions to re-immerge of its ashes in the XVI century when the curative powers of its thermal waters and of its muds were discovered. The contemporary thermal baths of Balaruc are found side by side to the Roman ruins and with the house Sévigné where the son in law of the famous marquise used to come for healing.