Palavas-les-Flots The closest beach to Montpellier is in the seaside resort of Palavas-les-Flots. It was originally a fishing village and from the late 19th century until 1968 a train took Montpellierians all the way there. The heart of the … Continue reading
Visiting Montpellier’s zoo is like going for a nice walk and seeing some animals on the way. It’s set in an 80-hectare park, full of pine trees and walkways where visitors can stroll around and find more than 100 … Continue reading
Drive north out of Montpellier and the jagged summit of Pic Saint Loup soon emerges in the distance ahead of you. You can almost follow your nose toward the peak to arrive at the village of Prades le Lez. … Continue reading
A pleasant way to get to the beach from Montpellier is to cycle. It takes about an hour, but the cycle path leads you on an easy, scenic route along the river. You won’t be puffed out by the time … Continue reading
Just 10 minutes out of town, there’s a beautiful stretch of river. It starts at the foot of the Domaine de Méric, near tram stop Saint Lazare. Follow the sign to ‘Rives du Lez’ and you’ll find yourself at the … Continue reading
Surrounded by 23 hectares of pine forests, gardens and olive groves, Domaine d’O is a lovely place for a stroll or picnic. The flat paths make it easy to walk around and you can stop at one of the picnic … Continue reading
On a hot day the Jardin des Plantes is a perfect place to cool down and is free to walk around every afternoon except Mondays. The gardens are beautiful and full to bursting with different species of flaura and fauna. … Continue reading
Montpellier sits on top of a hill between the sea and the mountains, so it’s not hard to find some pretty impressive views. Here’s some of the best vantage points. Promenade du Peyrou Across the road from the Arc de … Continue reading
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