Historical sites
You will be spoilt for choice in this region of France for historical sites.
Below are some of the towns in alphabetical order that we have explored and found immensely interesting ranging from old roman towns to quaint fishing villages.
Once again please feel free to quiz us to find out more about the below. Please note distances are approximate.
Agde
A volcanic town known as the black pearl of the Mediterranean about 50 kms away not to mention a nudist camp if that tickles your fancy!www.capdagde.com
Albi
The home of Henry Toulouse Lautrec so a wonderful museum to him and his art as well as a magnificent cathedral approximately 125kms away.www.albi-tourisme.fr
Arles
Home of Vincent Van Gogh and ancient city on the Rhone River. Quite simply a fascinating place with superb restaurants - a great day out!www.tourisme.ville-arles.fr
Barcelona
Does this amazing city, just 3 hours drive away, need any introduction? You can either drive or take the TGV from Montpelier or Beziers. The TGV will take about 2 hours.www.barcelonaturisme.com
Beziers
Famous for its Canal du Midi locks and a famous Cathars Cathedral just 35 kms down the road.www.beziers-tourisme.fr
Carcassone
A remarkable middle ages walled city in wonderful condition, a place Princess Diana liked to visit. This wonderful city is just 125 kms away.www.carcassonne-tourisme.com
Figueras
(Salvador Dali Museum) only 170 kms down the road. If you are a Salvador Dali fan this is the Mecca of Dali art housed in his purpose built museum. Go very early as the queues in the summer are very long.www.salvador-dali.org
Lodève
A very old and charming mountain town with a great Saturday market just 35 kms way.Lodève Website
Millau Viaduct
A marvel of modern bridge engineering about 100 kms drive. It is higher than the Eiffel Tower at over 340 metres high.www.viaducdemillau.com
Montpelier about 80 kms away
This is a city of multiple interests and the envy of all cities of Southern France due to its beauty. It has fantastic shopping and a great Place de Comédie and restaurants.www.ot-montpellier.fr
Nîmes
Another fascinating Roman town with the best persevered coliseum in the world as well as the Roman Temple of Diana and the Maison de Carrée of Augustus amongst other attractions and only 150kms away.www.ot-nimes.fr
Pézenas
Only 30 kms up the track. It has a great Saturday market, town of the famous writer Molière and once the home of Julius Caesar thus an interesting Roman history.www.ot-pezenas-valdherault.com
Sète
A charming fishing town with the most delicious fish restaurants only 70 kms away.www.ot-sete.fr