The 9 best paillotes close to Montpellier • Wanderlix

Want to enjoy the beach and the Heraultian sun? Discover our selection of the best paillotes close to Montpellier.

Every summer, millions of tourists come to enjoy the enchanting setting of Montpellier and its surroundings. It must be said that "La Surdouée" enjoys the Mediterranean climate and therefore beaches, located only 20 minutes by car.

These are the perfect place to spend an afternoon or a party with friends. Besides, for a drink, dinner together, enjoy the sunbeds or the three at a time, there is a perfect place: the pebbles.

This falls well, to help you choose your private beach, Wanderlix has prepared your selection of the best pebbles near Montpellier!

La Grande-Motte

1. La Plage des Bikinis

La Plage des Bikinis is one of the most popular paillotes in Montpellier. Indeed, its bohemian atmosphere immediately invites relaxation. Whether on a transat or on the restaurant side, you will spend an excellent time at a more than reasonable price.

Also, the Beach of Bikinis stands out by its family orientation. Children and parents can take full advantage of their day!

2. The Blue Sail

La Voile Bleue is also one of the most popular paillotes near Montpellier. Offering a private beach, a bar and a restaurant, you will necessarily find your happiness.

The quality of service and availability are to be emphasized, in addition to a choice of dishes and/or drinks. Finally, in the evening, music increases so that you can dance and enjoy the nightly sweetness between friends.

3. The Cosy paillote

Direction la plage du Couchant to discover the Cosy Beach, the paillote of the eponymous restaurant. In addition to the kitchen, with a provencal focus, you love the wooded decoration, which works well with the wild aspect of the beach.

As far as prices are concerned, Cosy is one of the best value for money on the coast. A non-negligible aspect.

In Palavas-les-Flots

4. BonAventure Beach

It is close to the beach of the Prévost, one of the most beautiful of Palavas-les-Flots, that we find BonAventure beach. Here, the positive points accumulate. Decorating the successful Bohemian style, comfort of the decks, quality of service, everything is thought to make you spend an excellent time.

Nothing surprising when we know that the managers, Sylvie and Jean-René, are the creators of Café Joseph, one of the most famous cafés in Montpellier. And that the restoration part is entrusted to Chief Laurent Arrazat.

5. The beach of Lezards

While some paillotes around Montpellier are not practical for families, the Beach des Lézards is an excellent option.

Especially since the paillote, in addition to the traditional bar, restaurant and sun loungers, offers you to rent a paddle. An activity well found for small and large, adapted to the serenity of the Mediterranean.

Finally, the evenings are also pleasant, as the private beach offers many concerts throughout the summer.

6. The feet in the O

Ideally located, a few meters from the port of Palavas, Les pieds l’O has imposed itself over the years as one of the best paillotes in Montpellier and its surroundings.

Here, no chichi! The beach team focuses on the fundamentals: a warm welcome, care for service and quality services.

After the farniente, you can enjoy the Palavasian city centre to stroll through the alleys.

7. The Beach Club

The Beach Club is located on the beach of the Hotel de Ville, not far from the center and the campsites. But beyond its strategic position, the paillote is a real cocoon of tranquility. Elongated on a transat or in the middle of a soccer game, you will leave the stress of the daily life.

Moreover, you can extend the night experience, as The Beach Club stays open until 1h, so you can enjoy the sweet evenings of the Mediterranean coast.

Attention: If you eat on the square, think about testing the excellent braucade, a typical dish of Languedoc-Roussillon.

To Carnon

8. La Pampa Plage

Of all the paillotes close to Montpellier, the Pampa Plage is undoubtedly the reference in terms of atmosphere. So if you want to enjoy a lively evening by the water, this is where it happens. It is also common that DJs come to ignite summer evenings.

But summarizing the place to its dancing atmosphere would be a mistake. The day is also possible to sit with a more chilly atmosphere. On the bar and restaurant side, Pampa Plage still meets expectations, with fresh and quality products.

Special mention to the decoration of the beach, very vegetal and original!

9. The Mistral

The Mistral is not the most extravagant of Montpellier’s paillotes. However, this choice is far from a fault. On the contrary, it is a real quality if you are looking for tranquility.

Another advantage: the value-for-price ratio, one of the best of the hurried coastline.

Did you come to Montpellier? Tell us what the pebbles around Montpellier you preferred!