If you are looking to escape the city and enjoy a relaxing day at the beach, there are many options for a trip to the sea from Montpellier.
Palavas les flots
The closest beach to Montpellier is Palavas-les-Flots, which can be reached in just 20 minutes by car or streetcar from the city center. This popular seaside resort offers sandy beaches, water sports, and a lively promenade with stores and restaurants.
Let’s go 🚲 : 45 min 🚃 : 45 min
By tram/bus,
you can take the tramway line n°4 in the direction of “Pérols – Étang de l’Or” and get off at the station “Étang de l’Or”. From there, you can take the bus line n°131 towards “Palavas-les-Flots” and get off at the station “Palavas-les-Flots – Office du Tourisme”. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
By bike,
you can follow the cycle route along the river Lez to the sea. From there, you can continue along the cycle track that runs along the beach to Palavas-les-Flots. The route starts by following the bike path along the river Lez, which is near your apartment. You can get to the bike path by taking the direction of rue du Mas de Teste and turning left onto rue de la Jasse de Maurin. You should find the bike path on the left after a few hundred meters. Follow the bike path along the river Lez to the sea, then turn right to join the bike path along the beach. Follow this bike path to Palavas-les-Flots. The bike ride takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your pace and traffic conditions. There are bicycle parking lots available in Palavas-les-Flots, near the beach and restaurants
Carnon plage
If you prefer a quieter beach, you can head to Carnon-Plage, which is located just outside of Palavas-les-Flots. This beach is more secluded and offers a more natural setting, with sand dunes and lush vegetation. There are also restaurants and bars on the beach if you need to refresh or eat..
Let’s go 🚲 : 45 min 🚃 : 30 min
By tram/bus,
you can take the tramway line n°4 in the direction of “Pérols – Étang de l’Or” and get off at the station “Pérols Centre”. From there, you can take
– either the bus line n°106 or 131 in the direction of “Carnon” and get off at the station “Carnon – Office du Tourisme” and walk about 10 minutes to the beach.
By bike,
you can join the bike path along the river Lez by taking the direction of “rue du Mas de Teste” and turning left on “rue de la Jasse de Maurin”. You should find the bike path on the left after a few hundred meters.
Follow the bike path along the Lez River to the mouth of the river, then turn right to continue on the bike path along the Mediterranean. Follow this bike path to Carnon.
The bike ride takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your pace and traffic conditions.
La grande motte
If you’re in the mood for a more exclusive beach, you can head to La Grande-Motte, an upscale resort located about 25 minutes drive from Montpellier. La Grande-Motte beach is known for its modern facilities and pristine beaches. You can also rent sunbeds and umbrellas for a relaxing day in the sun..
Let’s go 🚃 : 60 min
By streetcar / bus,
you can take the tramway line n°4 in the direction of “Garcia Lorca” and get off at the station “Place de France”. From there, you can take the bus line n°106 in the direction of “La Grande-Motte” and get off at the station “La Grande-Motte – Centre Commercial”. The journey takes about 1 hour.
Sètes
Enfin, si vous cherchez un endroit plus pittoresque et authentique, vous pouvez vous diriger vers Sète, une ville portuaire située à environ 30 minutes en voiture de Montpellier. Sète offre une combinaison unique de plages et de canaux, avec une vue imprenable sur la mer Méditerranée et les montagnes environnantes. La ville est également célèbre pour ses fruits de mer frais, que vous pourrez déguster dans l’un des nombreux restaurants de fruits de mer de la ville.
Let’s go 🚃 : 30 min
By tram/train,
you can take the tramway line n°4 in the direction of “Garcia Lorca” and get off at the station “Saint-Roch”. From there, you can take the TER train to Sète, which leaves regularly from the Montpellier Saint-Roch station. The journey takes about 30 minutes.
Alors, préparez votre serviette de plage, votre crème solaire et votre maillot de bain et partez à la découverte des magnifiques plages de la région de Montpellier.
