Essential guide to Montpellier southern France
Montpellier, the capital city of Herault, Occitanie was once a tranquil fishing village. Now it’s a cool city with a hip vibe. Our essential guide …
24 hours in Montpellier for art lovers
Montpellier in the south of France has elevated its arty status with the launch of MoCo – Montpellier Contemporary in 2019. There’s something for all …
Top things to do in Albi, Capital of Tarn, Occitainie
Tarn, in the Occitanie region, is one of those places in France that confuses people. They automatically think of the wild Gorges des Tarn which …
What to see and do near Albi, Tarn, Occitainie
Albi, the capital of the Tarn Department, Occitanie (previously Languedoc Roussillon) offers plenty to do and see. And, there’s also lots to see around and …
What to see and do in Aigues-Mortes Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie
Aigues-Mortes, Languedoc (now part of the wider region of Occitanie), isn’t that far from Montpellier (just over 30km). But, it’s a whole different world from …
The new city of Montpellier | An architectural wonderland
Montpellier is a booming area, often voted one of the places the French would most like to live and the number of residents is growing …
Museum of Roman History Nimes France
Enticingly opposite the 2000-year-old amphitheatre of Nimes, the brand-new museum of Roman History, Musée de la Romanité in Nimes makes for a fascinating visit. The …
The Medieval City of Carcassonne
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the old city of Carcassonne is every bit as enchanting when you see it in real life as it …
The Roman sites of Nimes, southern France
If you arrive in Nimes via train as I did, the Roman connection is obvious before you even leave the station. The vaulted ceiling and …
What to see and do in Nimes France
Nimes is the capital of the Gard Department, Occitanie (Languedoc-Roussillon). It’s famous for it’s Roman remains and is nicknamed “the Rome of France”. Summer is wickedly …