Place de la Comédie
The living heart of Montpellier, with the Opéra Comédie, café terraces and broad pedestrian avenues. It's the ideal starting point for exploring the city, on foot or by tram.
60 km from the gîtes · Capital of the Hérault · Occitanie
Montpellier, a lively Mediterranean city one hour from our gîtes
Montpellier, capital of the Hérault and a major university city, is about 60 km from La Bergerie du Mas Delon. Place de la Comédie, the medieval old town, the Fabre museum, the Antigone district and beaches 10 km away: a day in Montpellier is the perfect urban counterpoint to a nature holiday at Lake Salagou.
60 kmfrom La Bergerie du Mas Delon
3rd largestcity in Occitanie, 300,000 inhabitants
Fabre museumone of the richest museums in France
BeachesPalavas-les-Flots, 10 km from Montpellier
Montpellier, a day in the city from the Salagou
Montpellier is at once an ancient and a resolutely modern city. Its Écusson (the medieval old town) holds the lanes, grand mansions and squares of the historic centre. Around it, the city has grown in a contemporary way with the Antigone district — designed by Ricardo Bofill — and its modern tram lines.
For art lovers, the Fabre museum is one of the most important fine arts museums in France, with exceptional collections from the Renaissance to the 20th century. For shopping, the pedestrian streets of the Écusson and the city's shopping galleries are always buzzing.
The Écusson medieval old town, lanes and squares
Fabre museum fine arts, exceptional collections
Promenade du Peyrou aqueduct, gardens, panoramic view
Nearby beaches Palavas-les-Flots, 10 km from the centre
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What to see and do in Montpellier?
A day in Montpellier lets you combine culture, shopping, good food and even an afternoon at the beach.
The Écusson (old town)
Montpellier's medieval heart, with its winding lanes, 17th-century mansions and lively squares. Perfect for wandering, browsing the independent boutiques and enjoying a drink on a terrace.
The Fabre museum
One of the most important fine arts museums in France, with collections spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The Courbet and Bazille rooms and the contemporary collections are particularly remarkable.
The Promenade du Peyrou
A 17th-century royal garden overlooking the city, with its triumphal arch and its water tower fed by an aqueduct. The view over the rooftops of Montpellier and the Cévennes is especially beautiful from the upper terrace.
Palavas-les-Flots (beach)
Just 10 km from Montpellier, Palavas-les-Flots lets you combine a morning in the city with an afternoon on a Mediterranean beach. Reachable by tram from the centre of Montpellier.
Montpellier's food scene
Montpellier has a dynamic food scene, from the bistros of the Écusson to Michelin-starred restaurants. The Castellane and Laissac covered markets offer a wide selection of Languedoc produce.
Frequently asked questions about Montpellier
How far is Montpellier from La Bergerie du Mas Delon?
Montpellier is about 60 km from La Bergerie du Mas Delon, roughly a 50 to 60-minute drive via the A750. You can also take the train from Clermont-l'Hérault (station 7 km from the gîtes).
What is there to see in Montpellier?
The highlights: Place de la Comédie, the Écusson (old town), the Fabre museum and the Promenade du Peyrou. For a full day: morning in the city, afternoon at Palavas-les-Flots (beach, 10 km from Montpellier).
How do you get to Montpellier from Lake Salagou?
By car via the A750 (50-60 min) or by train from Clermont-l'Hérault (station 7 km from the gîtes). Trains between Montpellier and Clermont run regularly, so you can visit Montpellier without a car.
Nature at the Salagou, city life in Montpellier
La Bergerie du Mas Delon: nature and peace 4 km from the lake, with Montpellier an hour away. The best of both worlds for a holiday in the Hérault.