FR Initially the village of Goudes was a small port and an industrial site. The first factory was built in 1804 and artificial soda was manufactured there from sulfuric acid. Then in 1854 a lead factory was put into operation (destroyed in 1879 following the crisis in the sector). In 1875 the industrial potential was such that a tram line was built and in 1891 its final terminus established at Madrague de Montredon. Thanks to the tramway, some boaters built very basic dwellings there which quickly took the name of “sheds”.
Beyond the industrial and "pleasure" past, this district also has military remains such as the Fortin des Goudes erected in the 19th century and the Saint-Lucien Chapel built in the 20th century.
Les Goudes remains an authentic district despite its significant tourist attraction. Today a grocery store as well as fish restaurants provided by local fishermen remain.
To fully enjoy the village, it is advisable to enjoy a good meal in one of its restaurants and for the more adventurous, a swim in the outer harbor or at Cap Croisette near Ile Maïre.
IN Initially the village of Goudes was a small port and industrial site. The first factory was built in 1804 and artificial soda was made from sulfuric acid. Then a lead factory was established in 1854 and destroyed in 1879 following the crisis of the sector. In 1875 the industrial potential was such that a tramway line was built and in 1891 its final terminus established at the Madrague de Montredon. Thanks to the tram, some boaters built very basic houses that quickly took the name of “cabanons” (“sheds”).
Beyond the industrial and "boating" past, this district has also military remains such as the Fortin des Goudes erected in the 19th century and the Chapelle Saint-Lucien built in the 20th century.
Les Goudes remains an authentic district despite its important tourist attraction. Today a grocery store and fish restaurants supplied by local fishermen remain.
In order to fully enjoy the village it is advisable to have a good meal in one of its restaurants and, for the more adventurous ones to swim in the harbor or in Cap Croisette, near the Ile Maïre.