Sommieres Things to Do

These 80 hectares (197 acres) contain over 100 different indigenous and exotic species. No tiny or concrete cages are to be seen and the spacious enclosures and vegetation allows the animals some privacy. A little patience is a... more

The art of glass-working developed in the region surrounding the Causse de l'Hortus from the 13th up until the 18th Century and the tradition lives on in the village of Claret where the Verrerie d'Art offers the chance of meeti... more

In the hills above the sleepy town of Sommieres is the château and village of Villevieille. The origins of the castle probably date back to the 11th Century. Most of the remains however date back to the reign of Louis XIII in t... more

This castle is not just a Folie but also a well loved wine producing estate. In the 18th Century the notables of the town built second homes in the countryside, which were also places for illicit affairs in that era. These resi... more

Yet another "Folie" of Montpellier: a country home of the regions notables dating from the 18th Century. Since 1990 the castle houses the departmental house of the environment. Furthermore the surroundings are magnificent, you... more

Set amid hundred-year-old plane trees, this castle was built in 1305. However, it was in 1576 that it acquired its current form with the adding of the Renaissance style north facade on which the emblems of Louis XII and Françoi... more

Three big screens and a huge main hall make up this cinema in Lunel which is around 21 kilometers (13 miles) outside Montpellier. A total of 410 seats bear ardent flick fans as they settle in to enjoy the latest shows. The Dolb... more

The home of Perrier allows visitors to see every aspect of the history, manufacture and sale of the famous green bottle and its contents. Even the most demanding water-lover will be satisfied and enlightened. The facilities of... more

Situated 12 kilometers from the center of Montpellier and the airport, this golf complex (the fifth largest in France), offers two extremely good courses; one has 18 holes, and the other has nine. Both the courses have all the... more

Opposite the zoo, a network of paths wind up and down the slopes of this 30-hectare (75-acre) zone of bush and woodland. A popular site among joggers, there's no obligation to follow their lead as this unusual spot can be appre... more