Day trips from Montpellier
11 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Montpellier, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
50 km01 · Nature spotCamargue (Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer)Wetlands of pink flamingos, white horses and black bulls.
Buses run from Arles to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in about an hour. A car or bike helps to explore the lagoons.
60 km02 · Hidden townArlesA Roman arena and the streets Van Gogh painted.
Trains run from Avignon, Nîmes and Marseille. The centre is walkable.
65 km03 · Nature spotPont du GardA three-tiered Roman aqueduct over a river you can swim in.
Buses run from Nîmes and Avignon. Easiest by car.
90 km04 · Nature spotGorges du TarnA deep limestone canyon with stone villages along a clear river.
Easiest by car. The gorge road runs along the river between Ispagnac and Le Rozier.
95 km05 · Nature spotGorges de l'ArdècheA canyon with a giant natural stone arch over the river.
Easiest by car. The gorge road runs between Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche.
110 km06 · Popular townGordesA hilltop village of golden stone in the Luberon.
You really need a car in the Luberon. Parking in Gordes is paid and limited.
130 km07 · Nature spotMont VentouxA bare white summit above Provence, legendary for cyclists.
Easiest by car from Bédoin, Malaucène or Sault. The road to the summit is usually closed in winter.
130 km08 · Popular townCarcassonneA double-walled medieval citadel with over fifty towers.
Trains connect with Toulouse and the coast. Park below La Cité and walk up.
135 km09 · Hidden townCollioureA colourful fishing village with a church tower rising from the sea.
Trains run along the coast from Perpignan in about 20 minutes. Parking is hard in summer.
140 km10 · Nature spotCalanques (Cassis)White limestone cliffs and turquoise inlets between Marseille and Cassis.
Trains run to Cassis. Boats from Cassis and Marseille visit the calanques.
145 km11 · Hidden townAlbiA red-brick cathedral like a fortress above the river Tarn.
Trains from Toulouse take about an hour. The centre is walkable.Questions
Day trips from Montpellier: good to know
What are the best day trips from Montpellier?
Our favourite hidden places near Montpellier are Camargue (50 km), Arles (60 km), Pont du Gard (65 km) and Gorges du Tarn (90 km). All 11 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Montpellier?
All of them are within about 150 km of Montpellier in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.