19 trips around Montpellier

Are you in Montpellier and want to explore the region for a day? Here are the 19 rides around Montpellier that we recommend!

Montpellier, it’s a city we love to visit all seasons for its historic and vibrant neighbourhoods. The Herault Prefecture also has the chance to be surrounded by a beautiful region. Therefore, many walks around Montpellier, various and varied, are possible.

Discover the 19 tours around Montpellier selected by Wanderlix!

1. La Grande-Motte and the beach of the Grand Travers

The Grande-Motte is the visit around Montpellier for the loca·les looking for large. With its Grand Travers beach, the town welcomes one of the most beautiful beaches in the department. In the summer, the city is transformed with its countless seaside restaurants, ice merchants and doughnuts.

For those who want more tranquility and comfort, there are many private beaches. Finally, if you want slot machines, you can make a little trick at the casino!

2. Beach of Aresquiers

Lost in the middle of the countryside, the beach of Aresquiers is during the Grand Travers since it is the largest pebble beach in the department. It is a more natural and better preserved site than the nearby beaches. A quiet and relaxing day for this walk around Montpellier.

3. Sète

The Brassens loveus will make this trip around Montpellier their priority. His native city gives him an effect a very complete space retracing his musical and writing activity. After the visit, we can go to the marina where the singer loved to go.

If the weather is at the rendezvous, the view from Mont Saint-Clair is magnificent. Finally, with its long sandy beach, the desire to lick part of the day is not prohibited!

4. Pic Saint-Loup

A classic ride around Montpellier, the Pic Saint-Loup offers a beautiful view to its summit that can be reached after a hike of about 2h30. From above, you can picnic while enjoying the view.

Once descended, it is possible to visit the vineyards nearby by enjoying good wine, the Coteaux du Languedoc AOC – Pic Saint-Loup!

5. Sommières and Villevieille

Sommières has the sad reputation of being subject to many floods due to the multiple floods Vidourle . It would be tantamount to this beautiful medieval village to reduce it to its natural disasters. With its small paved streets, its castle and traditional clusters, this visit around Montpellier is a real dive in the past.

When the Vidourle is quiet, the view from the Tiberian Bridge calls for escape and you like to sit on the terrace to continue enjoying the view. A few minutes' walk is enough to reach Villevieille, a village also known for its castle and wine tasting cellars.

6. Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

For the amatists of ancient villages, this visit around Montpellier is made for you. The commune collects the titles: from the Grand Site of France to the UNESCO World Heritage! It must be said that Saint-Guilhem is absolutely magnificent. Nothing better than taking a coffee the place of Liberty and its plane tree planted in 1855.

Its small historic centre, composed of turbulent streets and stone houses, plunges us into a distant past. Quiet and relaxing, you can even begin to meditate by listening to the water of the small waterfall flowing. If you have to visit a building, the Abbey of Gellone is the most beautiful of them.

7. Lake Salagou and circus of Mourez

Artificial lake created by the dam of the same name in the 1960s, Lake Salagou is a ride around Montpellier appreciated by the locals. With its red colour due to the presence of iron oxide, the shores of the lake are superb. In the summer, many activities are offered, from swimming to kayaking.

The circus of Mourèze, a kind of natural circular-shaped enclosure, is accessible 20 minutes’ drive or, for the most expensive, after an hour’s hike. Our eyes are marvelled by this extraordinary show of rocks with so special shapes that some even have a small name. The most famous of them is the Sphinx!

8. Pézenas

If he doesn’t have the magic of Saint-Guilhem, Pézenas is also a village worth a stroll around Montpellier. The city centre is typical of the area with its small streets, traditional shops and stone buildings. A museum is dedicated to singer Boby Lapointe, who was born there.

9. Nimes

Nîmes, it is a must for those who love Roman vestiges. The Maison Carrée, a former temple, is even one of the two great Roman buildings intact since ancient times, a prowess! Other mystical place, Arenas , whose conservation status is bluffing!

The Roman sites are elsewhere throughout the city, like those in the Jardins de la Fontaine. The Romanity Museum completes your stay in ancient Rome. Finally, the city centre of Nîmes is just as friendly and animates each year at the time of the fairy!

10. Beziers

Getting to Béziers is discovering a superb historical centre with Roman, Provencal and Medieval influences. When we arrived, we saw his cathedral, built on a hilltop. By approaching, we discover the Old Bridge that allows us to cross the Orb.

Don't miss the bridge-channel, an amazing building that allows the Canal du Midi boats to cross the river or the nine locks of Fonseranes. The latter help the boats to face the denial of 21 meters, a technical prowes when you know that their construction dates from the seventeenth century!

11. Gorges de l’Hérault

The Gorges de l’Hérault form a river dug into the mountain and a splendid panorama from several bridges. The best known of them is Pont du Diable dating from the 11th century and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sporti·fs·ves will go directly to Saint-Guilhem for the starting point of the canoe hikes that can be rented on site.

12. Cap d’Agde

The Cap d’Agde is known worldwide for its naturist beaches. Nothing forbids you to keep yourself in the simplest device! Pudics have of course access to other beaches. As for the children, a few hours in Luna Park or Aqualand will make them mad.

If you want some cultural activities, the museum of underwater archaeology or Agde city centre, a few kilometers from Cape Town, are two visits to advise. Finally, the Bagnas Nature Reserve allows to observe a flourishing fauna and flora.

13. Cirque de Navacelles

Cirque de Navacelles offers the splendid panorama of a natural enclosure born from erosion. From a distance, the form recalls that of an ancient theatre!

After a superb hike along the river Vis, the resurgence of the same name opens under our eyes: a magnificent waterfall and a torrent flowing under an old mill. A landscape like nature in fact little! What to do for a well-deserved picnic.

14. Uzès and the Pont du Gard

Fans of candy, this walk around Montpellier will make your happiness! Uzès is famous for its Haribo Museum and the visit ends with a huge boutique. Watch out for the geese!

Uzès is also a pretty city centre, typical of the region with its shaded terraces. As for the medieval garden, it allows to enjoy beautiful flowers and a panorama on the roofs of the city. Finally, at 20 minutes' drive, the Pont-du-Gard, the most beautiful Roman aqueduct in France, is the ideal place to finish this day.

15. Aigues-Mortes

To the edges of the Little Camargue , the city of Aigues-Mortes is one of the best tours around Montpellier. The commune owes its reputation to its situation on the edge of the Camargue and its imposing ramparts. In Aigues-Mortes, you like to get lost in the small streets, eat an ice cream or sip a cocktail on one of the many terraces.

It is also possible to walk along its pond, and breathe fresh air!

16. La Camargue

Did Aigues-Mortes charm you? What if you visit the whole Camargue? This natural region is beautiful, and everyone has an interest in protecting it. Threatened by the rising waters, this National park is certainly one of the most beautiful in France. There are many animal species protected on the natural reserves and in the ornithological park. The opportunity to observe pink birds and Flemish in their natural environment.

To Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer , you stroll through the small streets of this traditional village. Finally, it is possible to discover beaches and ponds. A journey around Montpellier that you visit in consciousness to keep all its treasures.

17. Arles

Like Nimes, this visit around Montpellier is made for those who love old stones. Arles is indeed one of the most Roman vestiges in France, including its amphitheatre. The enthusiasts will be able to visit the Musée de l’Arles antique.

Arles is also the city chosen as a model by Van Gogh for multiple paintings. A foundation is dedicated to him. The facade of the Reattu Museum, more than the museum itself, is absolutely sublime. Finally, if the weather allows, you can go to the beautiful abbey of Montmajour to the north of the city.

18. Avignon

The City of the Popes owes its nickname to the rule of some popes for several decades. The visit of the Palace of the Popes so we dive back seven centuries. But the symbol of the city is its bridge half carried by the waters... From early childhood, the tablet On the Pont d’Avignon already makes us want to discover this famous Saint-Bénézet bridge .

The historic centre is typical of the region. After having ventured into the alleys, we like to sit on the terrace to enjoy the places. Well, if you like theatre, don't miss the Festival d’Avignon which takes place every year since 1947!

19. The Caves of Roquefort Company

For cheese amat·rices, this visit around Montpellier is a must. The Caves of Roquefort Company are an exceptional place. The 12,000 m2 of cellars, built in the Middle Ages, have been used to refine the roquefort since the 19th century between January and June, with the cellars empty the rest of the year.

Of course, the tasting part is included and there is even a restaurant with many original recipes at roquefort. Really homemade dishes!