Montpellier Day Trip: Sete
If you're looking to head out of Montpellier to see what else the Languedoc region has to offer, I highly recommend a fun day trip to Sete, just 20 minutes away by train.
You don't have to reserve your tickets, and any tickets bought can be used for any train to and from Sete for up to one year. Make sure you validate your tickets in yellow machines before heading to your track!
When you arrive at the train station, head straight and cross the canal bridge - and you'll soon know why Sete is called the Little Venice of Languedoc. After crossing, make a right and follow the street to the end, then make a left - the grand canal awaits you!
There are four bridges that cross this part of the canal, which leads to the Mediterranean - so wind your way down, crossing back and forth, and take in the fresh sea air, incredible boats and lively atmosphere. Along the quai, don't miss MIAM - Musée International de l’Art Modeste. It's a kooky place that is sure to make you laugh.
On the last bridge, make sure you finish on the right-hand side if you're facing the sea - because that's where all the great restaurants are, one right after another. Simply pick the one that appeals to you! I recommend Les Goelands. Their degustation des coquillages is an excellent bargain, at 17 euros for 30 pieces of seafood that were swimming about 10 meters away from your table, less than 10 hours ago.
Head further down the canal toward the beach for a stroll or some sunbathing after lunch; then, on your way back, cut over to the inner streets on wither side of the canal. You'll find great shopping and wonderful old bars and cafes that have reatined their original charm.
If you get pooped from all the walking, you can catch almost any bus you see - they all either originate or pass by the train station. Just ask the driver: "A la gare SNCF?" It costs one euro and can save your feet at the end of a long day.