Joutes de Sète, OT Sète / Degas
Visit Montpellier, Languedoc-Camargue destination for the Mediterranean sea, protected nature sites and sunshine all year round! If you're looking for a holiday to remember then head for Montpellier, Aigues-Mortes, Le Grau du Roi, Sète, La Grande Motte as well as Cap d'Agde Mediterranean, Mauguio-Carnon, Palavas-les-Flots and, of course, Pont du Gard: these towns, cities, sea resorts, ports, nature sites and European heritage gems form the Montpellier, Languedoc-Camargue destination in the Occitania region.
Aigues-Mortes, land of traditions with its horses and bulls, is the destination for your holidays.
Discover at your own pace the treasures of the medieval city: its exceptional architectural heritage, its lively and colorful streets, the salt marsh and its shades of roses, in the heart of wild and preserved nature.
Observe pink flamingos in their natural environment.
Aigues-Mortes is also the capital of Vins des Sables: discover this mecca of Camargue gastronomy!
Aigues-Mortes en Camargue
Le Grau du Roi is a discreet and simple resort, people come there above all for the pleasures of the sea. The charm operates without us realizing it. You will have the pleasure of discovering an authentic fishing port, easily accessible family beaches, and the famous life-size beach of Espiguette.
Cap d’Agde Méditerranée is an ideal region to spend your holidays. On 20 km of uninterrupted coastline, a group of 3 seaside resorts welcome you: Cap d'Agde, Vias and Portiragnes. Fine sandy beaches, volcanic or lined with pine forests are yours! Visit the authentic hinterland with its towns and villages with preserved heritage, living traditions and multiple artistic crafts. We can cite Pézenas, the city of Molière but also Agde, the ancient Phocaean trading post, or even Montagnac, the great medieval fair town.
The Canal du Midi crosses the region from side to side and constitutes its backbone. We are tempted to come several times throughout the year because the range of activities and cultural events is so dense.
Cap d'Agde
La Grande Motte is renowned for its unique and daring architecture in the shape of pyramids, its 7 km of fine sand beaches, its nautical activities but above all for its lush vegetation.
Indeed, with 70% green and natural spaces, La Grande Motte is the greenest city in Europe! The ideal city for strolling in the shade of the foliage and getting around thanks to gentle mobility on the numerous cycle paths which never cross the roads. An original, ecological and safe way, the bicycle has become the appropriate means of transport to get around in the heart of this green oasis. A true Mediterranean art of living in the serenity of a green city.
In the evening, this solar city is adorned with light thanks to its numerous bars, restaurants and private beaches for a festive and friendly atmosphere with your feet in the sand.
La Grande Motte
Between land and sea, Mauguio Carnon benefits from a privileged environment. Natural and historical heritage coexist, Camargue and Spanish culture intertwine.
Absolutely worth discovering: the Etang de l'Or, a natural gem. Nestled between the coastal resort of Carnon with its 7 km of beach and Mauguio, the historic town, the Etang de l’Or is a protected and Natura 2000 classified site.
Sporty, nautical and festive, Mauguio Carnon offers a range of activities that will charm young and old with: its markets, its nature walks, its gourmet breaks, its meeting places and its entertainment. With great vitality, the city cultivates conviviality and a certain art of living.
Mauguio Carnon
Welcome to Palavas-les-Flots, a traditional fishing village in the heart of the wonderful Mediterranean! Every morning, go and meet fishermen who offer their fresh fish sold on the quays. Treat yourself to one of their secret recipes, then go for a walk or bike ride to discover the pink flamingos that inhabit the ponds.
Ideally located, 10 minutes from Montpellier, at the foot of the Cévennes, at the end of the Petite Camargue, Palavas-les-Flots will enchant you all year round.
Choose from water activities, outdoor sports, children's workshops, the prestigious Casino and cultural events, or even relax on the 7 km of wide, gently sloping fine sand beaches!
Palavas-les-Flots
11 km from the Mediterranean beaches which can be reached by bike, Montpellier is the ideal place to stay for heritage lovers.
Here aesthetics combines with the past, present and future! The oldest university in the Western world, private mansions, designer tramways and even feats of contemporary architecture that make Montpellier a reference in the field: art is everywhere. He's watching you, pushing you!
Not to be missed: the Fabre Museum, the brand new contemporary art center (MOCO), the many internationally renowned festivals, without forgetting the many lively terraces, the gourmet markets, the natural gems just a stone's throw away. A destination to see, but above all to experience!
Montpellier
In Sète, a little gem anchored in the Mediterranean, the passion for the sea punctuates the life of the city. From the Etang de Thau to the Grande Bleue, fishermen, sailors and oyster farmers share this iodized universe, a source of wealth and an art of living like no other.
From its quays with colorful facades to its picturesque neighborhoods, from its museums to its rich cultural programming, Sète is a little South in itself.
Joutes de Sète, OT Sète / Degas
On the Domitian road which linked Spain to Italy, in Languedoc, but also in Provence with which it shares its colors, its perfumes and its traditions, Nîmes opens its doors to you.
From Roman monuments among the best preserved in the world, to buildings designed by renowned designers, from local produce to starred restaurants: come and discover its sparkling and soothing personality, its cultural, heritage and gastronomic riches. Astonishment and surprise will accompany your discovery!
The Pont du Gard is the most majestic part of an aqueduct built by the Romans 2000 years ago. This impressive architectural masterpiece, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985, allowed the inhabitants of the city of Nîmes to have running water for 5 centuries. Situated in a breathtaking natural setting, this stone colossus is the highest ancient bridge in the world.
Immerse yourself in the heart of Roman culture, by visiting the Museum, the Cinema and the Ludo space; experience a guided tour to the top of the aqueduct. A pure moment of emotion that will mark your stay in the South of France.
Pont du Gard
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