A day trip by mini-van from Montpellier combining natural landscapes and old villages. In a small group, visit the Mourèze cirque and Lake Salagou before finishing with the medieval village of Saint Guilhem.

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Duration 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Discover varied and breathtaking landscapes
Spend the day with a native of the region
Stroll through picturesque old streets

Full description

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.

Includes

Mini van transport from the meeting point in Montpellier
Local guide for the day
Parking at the different sites
Visits as listed in the excursion itinerary

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal insurance

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting place: Montpellier, tram station “MOSSON” L1 or L3. Wait at the meeting point and your guide will find you.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Water
Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

You will climb 50 steps to reach the viewpoint, but it is not mandatory
Please note that no lunch is included on this tour, you must bring your own picnic

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 11 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.5/5

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This was a fantastic day with our guide, David. We loved the diversity of activities from our hike in the Cirque de Moureze, to lunch on the shore of Lac Salagou, from the amazing views (and David’s excellent storytelling!) at Pont Diable to the historical relics in the Abbey Museum at St. Guilhem le Désert. Throughout the day, David was an enthusiastic host, patiently enduring our attempts at conversing in our beginner French and adding extra details to our day that made it an entertaining and absorbing look at the Herault region. Merci beaucoup, David!

April 15, 2022

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Very interesting experience, super nice driver guide, very interesting in his comments. I will do it again and recommend it to my friends!

August 17, 2021

Excellent service! Visit of the hinterland full of charms. Very beautiful points of view. Really nice, funny and very professional guide. Comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle. I recommend without hesitation.

August 13, 2021

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

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

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