Herault Region

In this sun-drenched corner of the south of France, you’ll find sandy beaches lapped by the Mediterranean sea, wild open spaces in the Cevennes hills, monasteries and castles for sightseeing and vineyards where you can taste some of the best Languedoc wines around.

Montpellier

One of the liveliest cities in the south of France, Montpellier is the capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Its exciting pace is probably because about a quarter of its population are under twenty five. This is largely because it has a large university, with students coming from all over the world to study there.

Montpellier’s city centre – the old town – is architecturally beautiful, full of charm and teeming with life. There are hundreds of restaurants, cafes, boutiques, shops and bars scattered throughout the narrow pedestrianised streets which connect seemingly endless amounts of medieval churches and small squares. All in all, Montpellier is a fascinating city and a wonderful place to visit.

Cap d’Agde

Cap d’Agde is a large modern marina development situated about 70km from Montpellier, at the foot of an extinct volcano of Mont St Loup. The location is a haven for yachts of all shapes and sizes, from small sailing boats to expensive motor yachts. The marina at Cap d’Agde is lined with shops, cafes, bars and restaurants…..an ideal place to while away a few hours sipping cool drinks and watching the world go by.

Beziers

The town of Beziers is primarily famous for its bullfights, rugby, and wine from the vineyards of the surrounding area. The town is also well known for the Allees Paul Riquet, a broad tree-lined esplanade with shops along one side and a multitude of bars, cafes and restaurants along the other.

Often the site for seasonal markets and festivities, there is always something to see along the Allees. Every Friday you will find the Allees hosting the Beziers flower market, while the first Saturday of each month it plays host to an antiques market.