An attractive alternative to the more ritzy and expensive Provence & Cote d'Azur, the Herault department is a real gem. Here you will find gorges, scrubland, limestone cirques, forests, endless beaches, the university city of Montpellier,- and of course acres and acres of vineyards - the most prolific wine producing area in France!
If you are fond of oysters and mussels the Bassin de Thau, a large lagoon is the place to head.
