Montpellier
France
About Montpellier
Cruise ships calling on Montpellier dock at the canal port of Sète, a laid-back fishing town about 30 km from Montpellier on the Languedoc coast. Sète itself is charming — its canals, fresh seafood restaurants, and the hilltop Saint-Clair cemetery (resting place of poet Paul Valéry) make it worthy of a half-day exploration. The train from Sète to Montpellier takes about 25 minutes, providing access to one of France's liveliest university cities with its grand Place de la Comédie.
Highlights
Ships dock at canal-laced Sète; Montpellier's vibrant university city is 25 minutes by train.
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A Year in Provence
Peter Mayle
The book that launched a thousand expat dreams — wry, warm observations on food, wine, and the stubborn rhythms of French rural life.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Alexandre Dumas
The ultimate revenge tale begins in a French island prison — swashbuckling, scheming, and impossible to put down.
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Paris to the Moon
Adam Gopnik
An American family's five years in Paris — sharp, funny essays on food, fashion, and the eternal mystery of being French.
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Before you sail — hotels in Montpellier
Arrive a day early and explore Montpellier before boarding