Montpellier holidays, Languedoc-Rousillon Holiday rentals - villa & holiday homes to rent in Montpellier
Montpellier is another of Languedoc-Rousillon's gems and is famed for its terraced 17th- and 18th-century Promenade du Peyrou. It is the highest point in Montpellier and so you get superb views of the coast just 10kms away and the impressive mansions dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
Montpellier has style and panache as you can see from the snazzy trams designed by fashion star Christian Lacroix which float around the trendy Place de la Comédi. This is where you will discover the designer shops, chic bars and great restaurants.
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| Restaurants | 50+ |
| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Markets | ✔ |
| Wine tasting | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest international airport | Marseille (110km) |
| Nearest train station | Montpellier Saint Roch |
Montpellier has a stunning covered daily market packed with fresh produce from local vegetables, seafood brought in from the nearby fishing villages, stunning cheeses and all the patisseries you could dream of. There are some cool bars along around the market where you can chill out afterwards, nibble some cheese and sample some of the local wines.
In fact, there are some 23 A.O.C wines in Languedoc with the most popular grapes being Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah (also known as Shiraz). There are many vineyards where you can go wine tasting including the popular Château Engarran.
Featured holiday villas in Montpellier
Montpellier is larger than many towns in the local area and consequently there is a good selection of holiday rentals. Renting a Montpellier villa or holiday home can be the ideal base for exploring the villages and neighbouring towns such as Perpignan and Carcassonne. Self catering villas and apartments are perfect for families, friends and groups and provide the freedom, flexibility and space to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
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Montpellier is close to the sea which explains why there the summer months can be humid. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and damp wet winters. During the warm summer months, temperatures can reach into the low to mid 30s whereas during winter, it is typically mild due to its southerly location.
Things to see and do around Montpellier
Montpellier and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic cities and countryside to explore.
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| Explore the botanical gardens, the oldest in France | ✔ |
| Les Halles Castellane is Montpellier’s fantastic covered market | ✔ |
| Wander around the L’ Écusson (Old Montpellier) | ✔ |
| Master paintings from around Europe hang at the Musée Fabre | ✔ |
| Wine tasting at at one of the local vineyards | ✔ |
| Hike around the Pic Saint-Loup mountain 20kms north of the city | ✔ |
| Take a tour of the Château de Flaugergues and gardens | ✔ |
| Visit the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-Pierre | ✔ |
Our view on Montpellier
Montpellier is a hidden gem and it's no wonder the French love this holiday destination as it oozes charm and character. Rich in history and packed with things to see and do, you will never get bored in Montpellier. Staying in one of the town's holiday rentals makes your expeience of Montpellier even better where you can do everything you like at your own pace.
