Situated in in southern France, 10 kilometres, from the Mediterranean coast, the city of Montepellier is a popular jumping-off point for regional day excursions.
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Sheltered by surrounding hillsides, Montpelier is teeming with scenic beauty, while its vibrant arts scene is renowned. But venture beyond the city’s alluring confines and you’ll discover a corner of France that’s rich with wonderful things to see and do. Catering to this demand are a wide choice of all-day excursions that take you into the heart of the Languedoc region and its myriad places of interest. Here are five of the best days tours from Montpellier currently available .
Camargue and Salt Marshes Guided Tour
About an hour’s drive east of Montpellier, the Camargue region is one of the jewels in southern France’s crown. This all-day tour invites you to walk through salt marshes and visit the fortified city of Aigues Mortes, known for its medieval charm and statue of Saint Louis. There’ll also be opportunities to sample local culinary specialities fougasse and to enjoy a scenic wildlife-spotting walk with likely sightings of horses, bulls, and pink flamingos. Transportation by minibus is included in the tour price, but food and drink is not. From €82 per person.
St. Guilhem le Désert and Moureze Day-Trip
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This tour transports you to some of the region’s most picturesque villages, as well as the remoteness of Saint Guilhem Le Désert, and the picture-postcard Salagou Lake. In the company of an expert guide, you and your small group will journey by minibus to the medieval charm of Mourèze, with its unique rock formations, before moving on to the easy-on-the-eye Salagou Lake. In the afternoon, you’ll visit a UNESCO-listed medieval bridge and take a leisurely amble through the enchanting streets of Saint Guilhem Le Désert, all while learning about the region’s rich history. Transportation and attraction entry tickets are included. From €69 per person.
Pic Saint Loup Wine Tour with Homemade Lunch or Dinner
The flavours of the south await on this mouth-watering tour that combines wine tasting with an authentic home-cooked meal. After a scenic drive through ancient villages, you and your group of up to 20 fellow guests will be regaled with fascinating tales and insights about the region’s unique terroir as you explore the countryside. At a local winery, you’ll get to savour a total of seven wines, with plenty of time to ask questions of your hosts. The tour concludes with a 3-course meal prepared by the guide’s mother, delivering a true taste of local hospitality and culinary traditions. From €95 per person.
Visit Cirque of Navacelle and its medieval mill
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The Cirque de Navacelles and its medieval mill are the main attractions on this action-packed day trip from Montpellier. Meeting at a designated point in the city, you and your fellow tour guests will get to relax as you’re driven to Mount Saint Baudille, where you’ll admire panoramic views of the Cirque and the Mediterranean. Next, you’ll get to look around the achingly-pretty village of Navacelles, built around a picturesque waterfall, before hiking through the forest along the emerald Vis River, until you reach the historic mill perched over the Foux de la Vis waterfall. The tour ends at a vantage point serving up memorable views of the region before heading back to Montpellier. From €69 per person.
Private full day wine tour and Medieval Village from Montpellier
Montpellier and its surroundings are known for their world-class wine scene and lovers of the fermented grape can try some of the local produce for themselves on this private wine tour. With round-trip transport for your select group of family or friends, you’ll be free to savour every view – and every sip – and pick up plenty of historical facts and insights along the way too. Among the tour highlights are visits to two top vineyards for wine tastings and a look around the medieval village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour price includes all transportation, including hotel pick-up and drop off. From €356 per person.