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
Category Archives: Activities
Cycle: Montpellier to the beach on two wheels
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
Do: Horse riding in the Camargue
The first time I rode a horse through the Camargue I was a complete novice. For someone who hadn’t ridden before the name ‘Barracuda’ was a little disconcerting, but I’d heard about the calm temperaments of the Camargue horses so … Continue reading
Do: Skiing in the Cévennes, who needs the Alps?
Believe it or not, sometimes it snows in the south of France. Yes, really. It was a bit of a shock the first time it happened. One minute we were looking forward to spring, the next we were scratching … Continue reading