Holidays in Montblanc
Situated by the river Thongue the medieval french town of Montblanc
is beautifully placed to explore the Languedoc region.
The town is 10Km from Beziers,Pezenas and Agde
The mediterranean beaches are 15 Km drive
The climate is very pleasant with three hundred days of sunshine a year
It is cold and rainy late November and early December
and very hot in July and August, but otherwise very agreeable.
The roman church of St Eulalie
Like many of the towns in this area, Montblanc dates back to Roman times
or even further when the Greek settlers first came and planted
vines and olives trees in the area.
There are no written records before the eleven hundreds but by that time
the town had three hundred inhabitants and a chateau with its church.
The ancient roman Via Domitia which linked Rome to Spain passes just south of the town.
The main industry is wine production. The town is surrounded on all sides by vineyards, The former communal baking oven
Today Montblanc is a lively town of some 2500 inhabitants.
There is a market in the town square three times a week
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some belonging to individuals and some to the large Domaines.
In 1937 115 local wine growers got together and formed the Cave Cooperative of Montblanc
and it is here that the small growers bring their grapes at harvest (including us!).
In the center of the town you will find all amenities
and many features of historical interest.
There is a small supermarket, newsagent/tabaconist, butcher, two bakeries,
a flower shop and hairdresser and a small hardware store.
There is a lively café bar in the town square.
There is a Pharmacy and medical practice.
The towns of Pezenas, Agde, and Beziers are close by,
the coast about 15 minutes.
The Carroux Mountains and Lake Salagou in the Parc Naturel de Haut Languedoc
are a short drive away with walking, canoeing and lots of other outdoor activities.