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The Hérault gorges, a limestone canyon in the heart of the department

Walking along the Hérault river, from Florensac to the sea

The Hérault river runs right past Florensac. You can walk along it all the way to the Mediterranean. An easy, flat path through vineyards and wild riverbanks.

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The Hérault gorges, a limestone canyon in the heart of the department

Local life

Walking along the Hérault river, from Florensac to the sea

Vineyards of Château de La Peyrade in Frontignan, Muscat appellation

Local life

Florensac vineyards and the AOC Languedoc

The Chivalet of Florensac, the totemic animal of the village festival

Local life

Festivals and traditions in Florensac

Outdoor market in the south of France

Local life

The Tuesday market in Florensac

The octagonal bell tower of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church in Florensac

Local life

The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church in Florensac

The town hall and village square of Florensac

Local life

Florensac, a wine village between the sea and the garrigue

The Saint-Etienne cathedral in Agde, built from black volcanic basalt, seen from the banks of the Herault river

Destinations

Agde the Black: the basalt city

The Canal du Midi lined with centuries-old plane trees, with a barge passing under a stone bridge

Destinations

The Canal du Midi: cruise and UNESCO heritage

Place de la Comédie in Montpellier with the Three Graces fountain

Destinations

A day trip to Montpellier from Florensac

The village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert nestled in the gorges, with the Abbey of Gellone at its centre

Destinations

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and the Hérault gorges

The village of Minerve perched on its rocky spur above the gorges of the Cesse and Brian rivers

Destinations

Minerve, a Cathar village lost in the gorges

The Gothic nave of Valmagne Abbey with large oak wine vats lined up between the pillars

Destinations

Valmagne Abbey, cathedral of the vines

Saint-Nazaire Cathedral in Béziers towering over the city and the Pont Vieux over the Orb

Destinations

Béziers: cathedral, Fonseranes locks and féria

Cobbled street in Pézenas with stone facades and colourful shutters

Destinations

Pézenas, Molière's Town

Panoramic view of Sète from Mont Saint-Clair with the port and the sea

Destinations

Sète, the singular island: Mont Saint-Clair and seafood

The Noilly Prat cellars in Marseillan, with vermouth barrels lined up facing the Thau lagoon

Destinations

Marseillan and the secret of Noilly Prat

Panorama of the Thau lagoon and the city of Sète from the heights

Destinations

The Étang de Thau

View of Cap d'Agde harbour with boats and the volcanic cliff in the background

Destinations

Cap d'Agde: Beaches, Port and Heritage

Terrace of Le Médiéval restaurant in Saint-Émilion, typical of Southwest France

Food & wine

Where to eat around Florensac: our recommendations

Colourful fruit and vegetable stalls at a Hérault market

Food & wine

Hérault markets: a guide to the best local markets

Golden tielle sétoise on a table with the port of Sète in the background

Food & wine

La tielle sétoise: Sète's octopus and tomato pie

Golden petit pâté of Pézenas on a bakery counter

Food & wine

The petit pâté de Pézenas: a sweet-savoury specialty

Table set with Hérault culinary specialties

Food & wine

Hérault culinary specialties: from fougasse to brasucade

Bottle and glass of Costières de Nîmes red wine, Languedoc appellation

Food & wine

Languedoc wines: appellations and estates to visit

Frontignan vineyards with the Thau lagoon and sea in the background

Food & wine

Picpoul de Pinet, the White Wine of the Thau Lagoon

A plate of Bouzigues oysters with lemon on a table facing the Thau lagoon

Food & wine

Bouzigues Oysters

Cyclist on a greenway in the Herault between vineyards

Activities

Cycling in the Herault: green trails and routes

Family walking along a path between vineyards in the Herault

Activities

Family outings in the Herault: ideas for all ages

Flamingos on the calm waters of the Etang de Thau

Activities

Watching flamingos on the Thau lagoon

Sea kayak on the coast near Cap d'Agde

Activities

Water sports on the Herault coast

Sandy beach on the coast between Agde and Sete

Activities

The best beaches between Cap d'Agde and Sete

Shaded path in a Mediterranean garden in the Herault

Activities

Gardens and parks worth visiting in the Herault

The Héric gorges and rocky spires in Haut-Languedoc

Activities

Hiking around Florensac: 5 trails to explore

View of a hilltop village in the Hérault with stone rooftops and narrow lanes

Culture

The most beautiful villages in the Hérault

Cloister of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert abbey with Romanesque columns and inner garden

Culture

Romanesque art in the Hérault: churches and abbeys

Ruins of a Cathar castle perched on a rocky cliff in the south of France

Culture

The Cathars in the Hérault: castles and fortified villages

Cobbled street in the historic centre of Pézenas with stone facades and old shutters

Culture

Molière in Pézenas: in the playwright's footsteps

The Gallo-Roman villa of Loupian and its mosaics, witnesses of ancient viticulture

Culture

The wine history of Languedoc, from the Romans to today

Jousters on their boats in the Canal Royal of Sète with crowds lining the quays

Culture

Jousting in Sète: tradition and spectacle on the water

Stone facade of a family house in the Hérault

Practical guides

B&Bs in the Hérault: the charm of a family home welcome

Panorama over vineyards and the sea from the Hérault hills

Practical guides

A week in the Hérault: day-by-day itinerary

Family on a sandy beach near Agde in the Hérault

Practical guides

Travelling in the Hérault with children

The central square of Nizas, a Languedoc village near Florensac

Practical guides

A weekend in Florensac: 2-day itinerary

Vineyard landscape under the sun in the Hérault

Practical guides

When to visit the Hérault: climate and best seasons

Montpellier-Saint-Roch station, the train gateway to Florensac

Practical guides

How to get to Florensac: car, train, plane

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