What to do
in Montpellier
If you get the urge to leave your favorite campsite near Montpellier, you’ll find many wonderful sites in and around the city. Let yourself be charmed by Montpellier (45 minutes away on the A9), a dynamic, cultural, festive, daring, Mediterranean and thousand-year-old city! Its exceptional historic center is just one of the many attractions to be discovered in this multi-faceted town. Below you’ll find the best things to do from our campsite in Vias.
Montpellier 4 stars campsite: a weekend in the capital of the Hérault region
Planning a holiday in the Hérault ? Don’t miss out on a visit to the beautiful city of Montpellier. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of its historic center, remarkable monuments and lively squares.
Montpellier is a major city in the Languedoc-Roussillon region and the capital of the Hérault region. The commune has a rich history, with many buildings and monuments from different eras.
It was also one of the first cities in France to be influenced by Italian architecture. Montpellier is famous for its museums, theaters, festivals and university life. Make the most of your stay at our campsite near Montpellier to visit this city of unmissable attractions, less than an hour from Vias-Plage.
You’ll discover both family activities with amusement parks, riddles to solve or bike rides along the Lez river. Or contemporary and historical discoveries with Montpellier’s various monuments, gardens and murals.
But above all, it’s a great city to live in, with its cobbled streets lit up by the southern sun and its ever-present jovial atmosphere. In the evening, the Arc de Triomphe, the Tour de Pins and the cathedral all light up to create a lovely nocturnal atmosphere. In summer, festive events such as the Saint-Roch festival bring the streets to life.
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What to see in Montpellier
If you’re only staying a short time in Montpellier, a visit to the old town is a must. You’ll discover the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Écusson, the name given to the old town because of the shape of the district as seen from the air.
Place de la Comédie
The Place de la Comédie is the central point of the old town, entirely pedestrianized, and separates the historic center from the new urban area. This lively square is the perfect place to sit out on a terrace and admire the sumptuous Opera House, built in 1888.
The Place de la Comédie is also home to Montpellier’s landmark, the famous Fontaine des 3 Grâces.
Charles de Gaulle esplanade
Ideal for a family stroll among the trees, this esplanade offers a nature break. Children can play safely in the playgrounds.
The neighborhood and Saint-Roch church
Located in the historic center of the old town, the façade of the Eglise Saint-Roch is superb, and the area is well worth a visit. The square is lively in all seasons and invites you to relax.
The Arc de Triomphe
You may not be visiting Paris, but Montpellier also has its own Arc de Triomphe, known as the Porte de Peyrou. Don’t hesitate to climb up onto the monument’s terrace, where you’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the city (available on reservation at the Montpellier tourist office).
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Enjoy a camping holiday
near Montpellier in the Languedoc region
During your camping holiday near Montpellier, take the opportunity to discover all the tourist attractions of the Occitanie region. On your way to Vias, explore the seaside resorts of Sète, Frontignan and Cap d’Agde. And why not stop off at Marseillan-plage et ville (15 km from the campsite)? Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Thau lagoon, this stopover combines all the advantages of a successful vacation.
Cheap vacations under the southern sun
Our cheap Vias campsite with its Mexican atmosphere will entertain you and offer you the best for your vacation in the south.
The 4-star Finca l’Air Marin campsite offers a wide choice of value-for-money accommodation. Choose to rent a fully-equipped mobile home or a camping pitch in Vias for your caravan, tent or camper van.
Spacious and shady, our pitches have a Yucatan feel and offer all the peace and quiet you need to relax.
Put on your sombrero and soak up the sun on our covered terraces. Find refreshing snacks in our El Pueblo bar and enjoy the gentle enchantment of the cicada field at the water’s edge.
Hérault campsite with water park
After long walks at Vias Plage or in the Languedoc hinterland, relax in our campsite near Montpellier with water park: discover an aqualudic area with two heated pools, slides and pentagliss for the little ones and an outdoor spa for the older ones.
You’ll be able to choose from a wide range of activities, from relaxation to sports, with entertainers always ready to cheer you up. On a family campsite in Vias, there’s something for everyone. Children can have fun in the swimming pool and kids’ club, while parents can treat themselves to moments of well-being or escape for a day in our beautiful region.
For your stay, the 4-star Finca l’Air Marin campsite welcomes you close to Montpellier and just a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean Sea. You can easily alternate between the pleasures of swimming and cultural and gourmet visits to Montpellier.
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