"Montpellier and surroundings" Top 5 Page for this destination Montpellier by JLBG
Montpellier Travel Guide: 290 reviews and 612 photos
Montpellier is not among the oldest cities of Languedoc as before year 1000, there was nothing but it soon took a great importance. It was a stage on the way to several pilgrimages and the harbor of Lattes was important for Mediterranean trade. The first University in France was created in Montpellier on the model of the arabo-andalous medersa and became soon famous worldwide (= at that time, that meant Europe wide !). In the XVIth century, 65% of the students were coming from other European countries and not French. It is now the oldest university in the world still working since its creation.
Montpellier has much to offer to the tourist, with a superbly preserved old core, while at the same time it is a very modern town.
However, I will not build now a page on Montpellier as I have too few pictures. Later, certainely ! In this page, I will present half a dozen of destinations that can be reached on day trips (easy if driving, more difficult by public transportation) from Montpellier, with links to the specific pages.
Anduze
Anduze is sometimes called ''door to the Cévennes''.
One visit not to miss is the Bambouseraie de Prafrance.
Saint-Guilhem-Le-Désert
Saint-Guilhem, has been for centuries a main stage for pilgrims on Saint-Jacques de Compostelle's road.
Clamouse
After Gellone, the abbey in the sun, you must visit the Clamouse cave, the cathedral in the night. Clamouse cave is a must.
La Cavalerie
In La Cavalerie, the Hospitalier village still exists with its fortified enceinte of the XVth century.
La Couvertoirade
Due to its outstanding state of preservation, La Couvertoirade represents a real ''miniatures'' mediaeval village and the visitor will always be surprised, whatever his expectations, by these architectural and urban treasures found within.
Parc National des Cévennes
The Cévennes were and still are the stronghold of the ''Camisards'', local Calvinist Protestants who refused to abjure their faith after the revocation of the ''Edit de Nantes'' by the king of France. Landmarks recall that history.
Millau
Millau has given its name to the famous ''Viaduc de Millau'' (Millau's viaduct) finished in May 28th 2004. In the old city, the weekly city market plays a main part in the city life.
Montpellier le Vieux
25 km away from Millau, Montpellier-le-Vieux is a ''mega lapiaz'', dolomitic rocks carved by water and wind to make the figure of a ruined city.
Nant
Nant is a nice and quiet little town, not far from the ''chaos'' of Montpellier le Vieux, of Roquefort, of Millau, la Cavalerie, etc... It is a good stop for an evening and night.
Roquefort
Only cheese that has been matured in a well defined area, about 1500m long and 400m wide can bear the name of Roquefort. You can visit the caves and see the cheese maturing.
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Roquefort
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Only cheese that has been matured in a well defined area, about 1500m long and 400m wide can bear the name of ... more travel advice
Nant
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Nant is a nice and quiet little town, not far from the ''chaos'' of Montpellier le Vieux, of Roquefort, of Millau, la... more travel advice
Montpellier le Vieux
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25 km away from Millau, Montpellier-le-Vieux is an out of the beaten track place that is really worth a visit (5... more travel advice
Millau
Off The Beaten Path
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There are several reasons for visiting Millau. This is the town where José Bové and his friends dismantled in 2002 a Mac... more travel advice
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Comments (17)
Great page. A lot of information to start a more deep visit for someone who dont know this part of France.
How nice to find an oasis of peace away from tourists & chaos!
I like this page
The Clamouse Cave is something I would like to see. The colours look beautiful.
Montpellier is a place from my French book. A most interesting page, all those ancient buildings and natural wonders.
Very interesting page. Montpellier, Vermont, is one of my favorite towns in the USA. It's great to see the original.
Jean-Louis, your photo of Millau is marvelous. We are still debating the details of our plans for the south of France next year... Languedoc seems to be a strong contender. Thanks for the tips...Tom
De tres bonne references sur ton site! Bravo! Vincent
Great info on Roquefort and a lot of other great suggestions.
Wow! Vous faites vos pages si vite que je n'ai pas le temps de suivre et de tout "rater"!!! Jolie page... la bonne vieille France me manque quand je regarde vos photos!!
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