Herault
Cap d’Agde
On the Mediterranean coast this town offers a marina, water sports and beaches. There is the Fort de Brescow, a small volcanic island where there are old fortifications dating from the 17thC.
Bessan
One of the oldest villages in France, the Greeks arrived here in 600BC looking to expand their trade.
Beziers
One of the oldest towns of the Languedoc as well as the town of the Canal du Midi, started in the 17thC to join the Garonne river and thereby enabling navigation across France from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. An interesting city with the Roman and pre-Roman remains of Oppidum d’Enserune.
Montpelier
8th largest city in France. A university town, it offers art and culture as well as international festivals. The Place de la Comedie is the lively centre of the town linking the ancient and modern architecture.
