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From Montpellier: Wine & Food Trip to Pic Saint-Loup

1. From Montpellier: Wine & Food Trip to Pic Saint-Loup

This is a picturesque getaway away allowing you to explore the delightful countryside outside of Montpelier on a half or day tour. You will be picked up at your hotel or accommodation for a commented road trip. The destination is Pic Saint Loup, a Montpellier highlight, and a commune of the Coteaux du Languedoc, some 20 km inland from the city. Discover a terroir, visit two wineries, meet the winemaker, and taste the wine. You will drive to a quaint and relaxed medieval village. Thereafter, on the way to the family house, you will be served a table meal with produce from the nearby farm, prepared by the mother of the tour guide - an expert cook.

From Montpellier: Half-Day Vineyard & Pic Saint-Loup Tour

2. From Montpellier: Half-Day Vineyard & Pic Saint-Loup Tour

Set off from Montpellier and delve into the stunning natural landscape of the Languedoc region. Take in the delicate aromas of the "garrigue", Mediterranean flora, as the scenery passes by. Admire the magnificent Pic Saint-Loup. Visit 2 different wine-growing estates with diverse histories and styles. Listen to the expert wine-growers as they explain everything from the working of the vines to vinification and aging. A short tasting workshop will teach you the art of describing and appreciating a wine. Then, return to Montpellier

Montpellier: St. Guilhem le Désert and Moureze Day-Trip

3. Montpellier: St. Guilhem le Désert and Moureze Day-Trip

Your experience begins as you meet in Montpellier with your local guide. It will be at this point you will receive a presentation of the excursion itinerary before your departure in an air-conditioned minibus. In a small group, discover the small medieval village of Mourèze and its cirque with other-worldly rock formations. Shortly before lunch time, you will return to the minibus to explore a unique lake which is sure to make an impression on you. It will be at this location you will be free to enjoy a picnic at the water's edge, as you chat with your guide. In the early afternoon, admire beautiful gorges and a medieval bridge which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will later finish the day strolling through the winding streets of a medieval village full of artisanal shops in a natural and enchanting setting. History is also very present in this area, which boasts an impressive abbey with a glorious past.

Montpellier: Harry Potter Outdoor Escape Game

4. Montpellier: Harry Potter Outdoor Escape Game

Infiltrate the Harry Potter magical universe in Montpellier! A curse has condemned the access to track 9 ¾... Now, it is in the one nicknamed the Gifted that you must go to hope to take the Hogwarts Express. We entrust you with a task of the utmost importance: to counter this curse and restore access to the platform! Meet us at the town hall square. Attention muggles: the train will pass in 2 hours! With your team, go in search of the 4 emblematic houses by crossing the city by taking your smartphone as a guide. Your mission? Guess 4 code words per house within the time limit. Thanks to this, you will find the access to the platform. At the end of each visit, you will have to find key clues to validate your passage. All the clues must be put together to decipher THE final code word. On the program: solving riddles, meeting wizards who will give you a good or not so good surprise or even bonus pots. The Hogwarts Express will leave in 120 minutes. Tick tock tock... This game is accessible to all and multigenerational. You have the possibility to play in team, for that only one person of each team will have to enter the identifier and the unique code on his device. Then you can start the game simultaneously. You will be able to compare your points and the time obtained at the end of the game. Please note: this activity is an outdoor escape game where the plot is not directly related to the city (although it is held in attractive places in the city center). It is a game on a given theme and not a guided tour of the city.

The Châteaux of Grès de Montpellier & Wine Tasting

5. The Châteaux of Grès de Montpellier & Wine Tasting

Meet your guide at 14:00 on the Esplanade de l’Europe and take off for a visit of 2 historical châteaux producing wines around Montpellier. You will get to know their story and taste their excellent range of wines. During the tour you will visit château de Flaugergues, a sumptuous bourgeoisie summer house dating back to 17th century, before tasting their excellent range of wines. You will then visit the famous Château Puech Haut, settled in beautiful surroundings in the middle of vineyards and olive trees. You can admire a unique and original exhibition of painted oak barrels You will return to Montpellier around 17:30.

Montpellier Wine and Oyster Tour

6. Montpellier Wine and Oyster Tour

Meet your guide at 10AM on the Esplanade de l'Europe. Start with a visit to a magnificent wine estate and its Renaissance-style castle backed by its 11th century chapel and nestled in a lush garden. You will also visit the vinification cellar and the oak barrel cellar before tasting their range of white, red and rosé wines. Then, sharpen your palate and delight your taste buds with a visit to an oyster and shellfish farm. Learn about this little known farming and enjoy oysters that may still be in the water at the beginning of your visit. You'll head back to Montpellier around 1/ 1.30PM.

Montpellier: Cirque de Navacelles & Foux de la Vis Day Trip

7. Montpellier: Cirque de Navacelles & Foux de la Vis Day Trip

Go to a viewpoint at Mont Saint Baudille and travel to two belvederes to admire the Cirque de Navacelles land formation on this day trip from Montpellier. Explore the charming village of Navacelles and see its waterfall. Hike to an old mill that is built over a waterfall at moulin Foux de la Vis. Meet your guide in Montpellier and relax on the trip to the top of Mount Saint Baudille, appreciate the amphitheater-like valley formed by erosion at the Cirque de Navacelles and sweeping views of the Mediterranean sea. Head to the belvedere of the Baume Auriol to see this land formation from another angle. Continue to the old stone village of Navacelles. Walk through this rustic locale which is built around a natural waterfall. Take some time to relax or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Hike through the woods along the emerald green Vis river to the mill over the Foux de Vis waterfall. Head to the belvedere of Blandas where you can take in panoramic views of the Cirque de Navacelles and the river Vis. Return to Montpellier.

From Montpellier: Wine and Olive Oil Morning Tour

8. From Montpellier: Wine and Olive Oil Morning Tour

You'll visit an olive oil producer and a wine estate to taste the nectar of the Languedoc region! The tour starts at 9AM from the Esplanade de l'Europe in Montpellier. After a 30-minute drive you'll start by visiting a  family-owned olive farm and its 16th century mill, where the owners have passed down their savoir faire from generation to generation. Treat your taste buds while savoring delicious products such as olives, olive oils, vinegars, and their specialty, la farigoule, brimming with the flavors of the South of France. You will then take off to discover a traditional wine estate and learn everything about the production, vinification and tasting of wine in the Languedoc region with a short wine tasting workshop. Back to Montpellier around 12.30.

From Montpellier: Pic Saint Loup Hike with Panoramic Views

9. From Montpellier: Pic Saint Loup Hike with Panoramic Views

Discover the sublime landscape of the Pic Saint-Loup as you embark on a 3-hour hike, and savor magnificent views across the Cevennes and the Mediterranean Sea. Follow a scenic path through the incredible landscape surrounding the mountain, and gain fascinating insights into the culture of the region as you visit the Saint Joseph chapel. Relax over a leisurely lunch at the summit of the mountain, as you sip on local wine and soak in the stunning vistas. Hike at your own pace, while enjoying the challenge of a rugged terrain, and admire the vineyards and pretty villages of the area on the return journey.

Montpellier: Guided Food Tour With Local Snacks and Wine

10. Montpellier: Guided Food Tour With Local Snacks and Wine

Accompanied by your local guide, discover the main sites of the charming medieval city center of Montpellier and taste along the way some regional specialties. Meet your guide on the Place de la comedie in front of the Opera House next to the Fountain of the Three Grace. Your first stop will be at the indoor market where you will taste there a selection of regional cheeses and some seafood delights from the neighboor harbor city of Sète. Your guide will then lead you through the picturesque medieval streets to sample a “fougasse”, typical bread from the South of France, a pastry, olive oil and tapenade, chocolate and of course wine ! In total you will taste 10 of our local specialties and see the main highlights of the historical district of Montpellier.

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4.9 / 5

based on 157 reviews

This tour timing had to be adjusted due to not enough people buying the tour on the day we wished to take it. It worked out perfectly, with only 4 of us on the tour! We did an afternoon drive out of the city to a vineyard. We had the opportunity to walk the vineyard and learn more about the process. We then were given a wine tasting that was fantastic, followed by the opportunity to purchase bottles. After the tasting, we traveled to the tour guide's family b&b for a dinner that surpassed any expectations we may have had. Bertrand's family are gracious hosts, have a beautiful home, and serve fabulous food.

David was exceptionally knowledgeable, and gracious to continue with the tour when all others who'd booked canceled or didn't show. And personalized the tour to my liking in the process. He walked at my pace, and since the tour wasn't taking as long as usual, added a couple extras into it.

Must do! Very personal experience. Amazing views of the French country side and a delicious home cooked meal. Very beautiful and memorable. Information from the tour was informative and delivered in a great way. Wine was delicious!!!

Ended up on this tour after a few cancelled ones and we are so happy we did!! Marc was so fun and knowledgeable! Best tour we did during our trip to france.

Very informative. excellent and personal guide. defiantly recommend. the lunch was also very very good!