Montpellier

Montpellier Travel Guide (Occitanie, France)

Montpellier is located in southern France just a few miles from the Mediterranean coast. The city is one of the most dynamic in France and offers a number of great attractions such as its old quarters, elegant buildings, private mansions and lively night scene. 

The destination is a perfect starting point to discover the Languedoc vineyards. We organize small group wine tours to Pic Saint Loup from Montpellier. The Pic Saint Loup AOC is located between the Mediterranean and the Cevennes mountain range. Wines made here a mainly red wines and the main grape varieties used include Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre.

Our Private & Shared Day Trips from Montpellier

Pic Saint Loup red wines benefit from the aromatic freshness of the garrigue, with notes of thyme, bay leaves, rosemary, cade, menthol, associated with aromas of red and black berries. The finesse of the tannins and the freshness offer balanced and elegant wines. Our Montpellier wine tasting day tours will include the visits to top rated estates but also to lesser known hidden gems.

Other great options on a Montpellier guided tour include the stunning Pont du Gard that was part of a Roman Aqueduct that transported water from Uzès to the town of Nîmes. Another great visit is to close by village of Saint Guilhem le Désert. Located in the heart of the Hérault canyon, the medieval village is built around the Abbey of Gellone listed as a Unesco World Heritage site, part of the Santiago de Compostela listing.

All our excursions departing from Montpellier are conducted by expert local guides that speak impeccable English. Travel in premium A/C vehicles and visit unique locations and taste local specialties such as olive oil, wine and so much more.