Holiday rentals and lettings in Montpellier

A village inside another village! A laid-back and “hippie-chic” atmosphere in the heart of Montpellier. North-east of the historic centre, Les Beaux-Arts is like a little village itself. Plenty of little markets and art exhibitions and all kinds of carnivals and festivals happening throughout the year. A charming bourgeois quarter with an enticing mix of traditions, great artists and home to locals, millenials and tourists alike. Share a coffee at any of the sunny coffee corners!

Head for a two and a half hour walk between vineyards and garrigue near Saint-Brès and Saint-Geniès-des-Mourgues or the one in Castries. Beginners and seasoned walkers are welcome. For a bit of a challenge you can climb to the top of Pic Saint-Loup, the terroir of renowned wines. This is a 6km marked trail that will take you to the summit while admiring stunning views of the Canigou and the Corbières. For a less demanding climb, Mont Hortus is a good option. And for a longer trail, take the one along the Bérange stream. There are also 6 pedestrian tracks, in the Métropole, from Montpellier, certified and tagged. Now put on your walking gear and decide a route through the diverse walks and landscapes!

From Montpellier is very easy to access the beaches on the tram and forget about the car. The closest one is Carnon Plage, a large and busy beach plenty of bars and cafes. The white sandy beach of Espiguette is one of the best around the area, with a wild windswept look, a few dunes behind the beach and a few pop-up beach bars. Palavas, La Grande-Motte and Sète are the other beaches you can go to. Enjoy a day out and bask in the sun!

On the west side of the city you arrive at Porte du Peyrou, a monument similar to the Arc du triomphe in Paris. Just behind it there is the Place Royale du Peyrou, a big esplanade with a really long promenade and a water tower. Get to the top of the tower and get and excellent panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. At the promenade, daily fruit and veggie markets show the colours of French ingredients and on Saturday, the flea market is where you can buy odd gifts and many bits and bobs.

Stroll around the little winding alleys and maybe get lost once or twice , explore the area, do some shopping and grab a nice coffee at the cute little cafes. Admire the beautiful architecture of 17th and 18th-century mansions lining the streets. Discover beautiful hidden corners and little squares, like Place du Marche, a perfect spot for a summer dining al fresco. The 19th-century Opera in Place de la Comédie is also an impressive building. Discover the history of the city, relax and allow your senses to be lifted.

As we said, Pic Saint-Loup is a great wine terroir. Montpellier produces more wine bottles than any other country in the world, becoming the largest wine region: Languedoc-Roussillon. Superb Pic Saint-Loup reds to wash down your meals and crisp white wines ideal for pairing with seafood, such as Picpoul-de-Pinet. Enjoy the Mediterranean flavours, the mussels, some oysters and great fish stews. Appreciate the cosmopolitan flavours brought in by the African and Vietnamese communities. Enjoy your meal!

South France is well known for its quality salt. Salt marshes can be found in many parts of the world, but while in Montpellier, take a day to visit the pink salt marshes of Aigues-Mortes flocked with flamingos, of the exact same colour, inhabiting the place! This is a stunning flooded area with a rich ecosystem that will impress the most experienced traveller. A truly mesmerising visual show you cannot miss!