Your holiday villa 4**** with pool near Montpellier.
To See in Occitanie and Languedoc-Roussillon
Historic Towns to Visit
Montpellier (20 min)
Historic centre: Écusson
Place de la Comédie, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe
Antigone district, modern and architectural
A lively university city, close to numerous UNESCO sites (e.g. Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Pont du Gard, etc.)
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert (35 min)
Listed among The Most Beautiful Villages of France and a stop on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage routes (UNESCO)
Nîmes (1 h)
Roman Arena, Maison Carrée (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2023)
Tour Magne, Jardin de la Fontaine
Major ancient city, nicknamed the “French Rome”
Aigues-Mortes (1 h)
Medieval fortified town
Ramparts with views over the pink salt marshes
Close to the Camargue, a UNESCO biosphere reserve
Pézenas (45 min)
Town of Molière, cobbled streets, artisan workshops
Typical Saturday market
Carcassonne (1 h 45)
Famous medieval citadel listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Double fortification walls, château comtal
Uzès (1 h 30)
First duchy of France
Place aux Herbes, Provençal market
Close to the Pont du Gard (UNESCO)
Remarkable Natural Sites
Cirque de Navacelles (1 h 30)
UNESCO-listed site (Grand Site de France / Causses and Cévennes, agro-pastoral heritage)
Spectacular canyon formed by the Vis river
Gorges de l’Hérault (45 min)
Canoeing, swimming
Pic Saint-Loup (30 min)
Hike with panoramic views
Iconic landscapes of the Montpellier garrigue
Lac du Salagou (1 h)
Volcanic landscapes, water sports, mountain biking
Classified Grand Site de France together with the Cirque de Mourèze
Beaches and Coastline
Palavas-les-Flots (40 min)
Lively beach, restaurants, summer funfair, bullfighting shows in the arena
Water sports: stand-up paddle, kayaking, kitesurfing, windsurfing, or sailing
La Grande-Motte (45 min)
Unique modern architecture (guided tours by Jean Balladur)
Wide beach, water sports
International golf course
Sunset catamaran cruises in the Gulf of Aigues-Mortes: 1.5–2 h trips from the harbour
Carnon (40 min)
Family-friendly seaside resort
Espiguette Beach (Le Grau-du-Roi) (1 h)
Wild dunes, vast preserved beach
Protected natural area, Natura 2000 site
Horseback Riding
Camargue (1 h 30)
Pont-de-Gau Ornithological Park (Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer): over 250 bird species, including the famous pink flamingos, in a preserved setting with observation points and trails
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer: Gypsy pilgrimage village
Cycling along the Digue de la Mer
Visit to manades (Camargue bull and horse farms) with gardian demonstrations
Beauduc Beach: renowned kitesurfing spot for those seeking space and nature
Étang de Thau
Spa town of Balaruc-les-Bains
Bouzigues and Mèze: shellfish farming, tastings, walks along the lagoon
Sète: Pointe Courte district, canals, market, and harbour
Museums and Cultural Sites
Musée Fabre, Montpellier
Fine arts from the 17th to the 21st century
Works by Courbet, Soulages, Bazille
Musée de la Romanité, Nîmes
Superb display on the Roman era
Located opposite the Arena, ideal complement to visiting this UNESCO heritage site
Musée de Lodève (1 h)
Art, palaeontology, archaeology
High-quality temporary exhibitions of national scope
Grotte des Demoiselles (1 h)
Impressive underground cavern
Nicknamed the “Cathedral of the Abyss”
Pont du Gard (1 h 30)
Monumental Roman aqueduct, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Interpretation centre, swimming, and walking trails around the site
Musée de la Camargue (1 h 30)
Mas du Pont de Rousty: cultural space and 3.5–4 km discovery trail showcasing Camargue history and landscapes
Sports and Leisure Activities
Canoeing & Kayaking
Gorges de l’Hérault (Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert)
Tarassac leisure base
Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois
Rock Climbing
Thaurac or Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois
Cycling / Mountain Biking
Greenway between Ganges and Montpellier
Trails around Pic Saint-Loup
Hiking
Pic Saint-Loup, Séranne, Cévennes (UNESCO-listed part under Causses and Cévennes)
