Discover Occitanie and the surroundings

A true historic heart DE Montpellier, Place DE la Comédie – nicknamed “Place DE l’Œuf” for its oval shape – is the point DE rendezvous for residents and visitors. Entirely pedestrian, dominated by the elegant way DE l’Opéra Comédie and the fountain of Three Graces, it offers ample space for strolling, sitting EN terrace and admiring the Haussmann buildings. Located between the historic centre (Ecusson), the Esplana DE Charles-de-Gaulle and the Polygon shopping centre, it is the ideal Check-out for exploring the city on foot or EN tram. DE day and DE night, the square is full of cafés, street artists, markets and major events (parties, concerts, sporting events). A must to feel the southern and friendly atmosphere DE Montpellier.

About 30 kilometres north DE Montpellier, Pic Saint-Loup (658 m) dominates the scrubland and vineyards with its spectacular silhouette. A classic hike EN Occitanie, its summit offers a 360° panorama of the Mediterranean, the Cevennes and the typical surrounding villages. Check-out from the village DE Cazevieille, the trail is relatively short but quite sporty (pebbles, slopes), to be planned with DE shoes, DE water and on clear days. At the top, the cross, chapel and vertiginous cliffs reward the effort and make Pic Saint-Loup an unmissable outing for DE nature, DE photography and DE slow tourism lovers around DE Montpellier.

Located in the spl EN di DE Théâtre Molière, right in the centre DE Sète, the Scène Nationale DE Sète et du Bassin DE Thau is one of the most beautiful Italian theatres in the south of France. Classified as a Historic Monument, this real red and gold setting with monumental chandelier and painted ceiling welcomes all year round a multidisciplinary program: theatre, dance, music, contemporary circus, young audiences... Whether for a big show or a simple visit to the site, we enjoy here an intimate atmosphere, excellent acoustics and an exceptional architectural setting. A must to discover the cultural life of Sète before or after a bala DE by the canal or DE the pond of Thau.

Located between Montpellier and Narbonne, a few kilometers DE the Mediterranean, Béziers is one DE the oldest cities in France. Perched DE above the Orb River, it offers superb views of the Canal du Midi and the famous locks DE Fonseranes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can discover an imposing cathedral, a historic centre full DE picturesque alleys, the lively Paul-Riquet alleys, shaded parks and a strong winemaking tradition. In the summer, the city vibrates to the rhythm DE the Feria DE Béziers, the great popular festival of the south. It is an ideal stopover for a stay combining heritage, vineyards, nearby beaches and typical Occitan atmosphere.

At the gateway DE Montpellier, between the Rhone and the Mediterranean, the Camargue is a wilderness unique in Europe: vast marshes, rice fields, salt flats with pink reflections, white horses, black bulls and flamingos. Classified as a regional nature park, it discovers EN mo DE slow tourisme: bala DES on foot or by bike, horseback riding, bird watching DE Pont DE Gau, huge beaches around Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer or Salin-de-Giraud. Here you can taste the rice DE Camargue, the Fleur DE Sel and the Gardiane DE Bull in an atmosphere between the sea and Provencal traditions. A must-see DE getaway for nature lovers DE photography and DE outdoors.

Between Provence and Camargue, Arles is a superb city of art and history, famous for its Roman monuments classified to UNESCO: arenas, ancient theater, thermal baths, Alyscamps... You stroll through an old town centre full DE charm, between shaded plots, cafes and mansions. Arles is also the city DE Van Gogh, DE Rencontres de la Photographie, ferias and colourful markets where you can find all the flavours of Provence. Ideal as a base to discover the nearby Camargue, its marshes, flamingos and wild beaches.

Between the Cevennes and the Mediterranean, Nîmes seduces with its exceptional Roman heritage and its southern atmosphere. Its perfectly preserved arenas, the Maison Carrée, the Tour Magne and the Jardins DE la Fontaine offer a real dive into antiquity, all a few steps from a lively city center, full DE terraces and shopping streets. Throughout the year, the city is punctuated by ferias, festivals and cultural events EN highlighting the taurine traditions, gastronomy and southern art DE vivre. An ideal DE point to also discover the Pont du Gard, the Camargue and the surrounding vineyards.

A small massif DE hills in the heart DE la Provence, the Alpilles offer beautiful landscapes DE white rocks, olive groves and DE vineyards, bathed in light. Between Saint-Rémy-DE-Provence, Les Baux-DE-Provence and the surrounding villages, we alternate bala DES, visits DE oil mills, Provencal markets and spectacular viewpoints. The Parc Naturel Régionale DEs Alpilles is ideal for hiking, cycling and photography, with an authentic atmosphere, away from the crowds of major tourist resorts. A corner DE Provence both wild and refined, perfect for a getaway DE nature and lifestyle.

Classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages DE France, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is a splendid medieval village nestled between cliffs and scrubland, on the banks of the Verdus Creek. Its cobblestone streets, stone houses and shaded plots lead to the Abbey DE Gellone, a Romanesque jewel listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a stop on the way DE Santiago DE Compostela. All around, you can enjoy DE l’Hérault gorge, Pont du Diable, DE Clamouse cave and DE many hiking trails. An ideal day tour for nature, heritage and slow tourism Check-out DE Montpellier.

Avignon is a former city of popes and is famous for its imposing Palais des Papes, the Pont d’Avignon and its perfectly preserved ramparts. We walk in the historic pedestrian EN centre, between lively squares, terraces and theatres, especially during the Avignon Festival in summer. All around, the surroundings offer great excursion ideas: vineyards DE Châteauneuf-du-Pape, hilltop villages of the Luberon, Pont du Gard, Alpilles and typical Provencal villages. It is an ideal base to discover Provence, between culture, landscapes and gastronomy.

Classified among the Most Beautiful Villages DE France, Gordes is a superb village perched on the Luberon, set on a rocky outcrop facing the Calavon Valley. Its blond stone houses, its sloping cobbled streets EN its castle dominate a typical Provencal landscape DE hills, olive trees and cypress DE. Nearby, you will discover the Abbey DE Sénanque and its fields DE lavender, as well as the village of Les Bories EN dry stone. A decor DE postcard, ideal for a day between bala DES, photos and art de vivre EN Provence.

Between the Mediterranean, Alpilles, Luberon and Camargue, Provence offers a concentration DE unique landscapes and art DE vivre: fields DE lavender, olive groves, vineyards, hilltop villages, colorful markets and golden light dear to painters. You can discover cities of art like Avignon, Aix-EN-Provence or Arles, but also typical villages (Gor DES, Les Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence...), DE remarkable natural sites (Alpilles, Luberon, Camargue, coves) and a generous gastronomy based on olive oil, DE wine, herbs and local products. Ideal for a stay EN mo DE slow tourism, Provence is savored at the rhythm of walks, terraces in the sun and sunsets over the hills and the sea.