Discover Montpellier's "Folies": Wine & Elegant Estates half-day trip
- Duration: 210 Minutes (approx.)
- Location: Montpellier
The Languedoc region, located in southern France, is renowned for its stunning "Follies" châteaux and world-class wines. If you're in Montpellier and want to experience the best of what Languedoc has to offer, a half-day tour of the region's "Folies" and wineries is a must.
Pick up in centrally located meeting point in Montpellier
In the afternoon, we will come and pick you up at a dedicated meeting point in Montpellier. Meet your guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the tour with you. Begin with a comfortable ride in a premium vehicle from Montpellier to the heart of the Languedoc wine region, where you'll visit some of the region's most picturesque châteaux. Folies Chateaux are a group of ornamental or whimsical chateaux built in the 18th and 19th centuries and were intended to be purely decorative and serve as a symbol of wealth and extravagance. Today, most of them have also become wineries.
Your tour this afternoon will include a visit of 2 beautiful châteaux producing wines around Montpellier. You will get to know their story and taste their excellent range of wines. During the tour, you'll also have the opportunity to take in the breathtaking scenery of the Languedoc region, with its rolling hills and picturesque vineyards. Your knowledgeable guide will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the region's history, culture, and wine industry.
At the end of the tour, you'll be driven back to Montpellier, with memories of a truly unforgettable day exploring the best of Languedoc's châteaux and wines.