Sorties et balades à 1 heure maximum de Montpellier

Vous séjournez à Montpellier ? La ville bénéficie d’une situation très centrale, offrant des montagnes, des forêts, la mer, des villages et des sites patrimoniaux, le tout accessible en une journée. Voici notre liste. N’hésitez pas à consulter également notre article dédié à Montpellier : Good addresses in Montpellier for 22 years!

Cet article est le fruit de notre vie sur place depuis 2004. Nous vous proposons cette liste de destinations dont la majorité est à une heure de voiture maximum (mais aussi possible en train ou en vélo). Comme toujours, vos commentaires sont les bienvenus. Bonne lecture !

Dernière mise à jour : 03 octobre 2026

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Ma liste de coups de coeur autour de Montpellier

En résumé (par ordre de priorité décroissante) :

À 30 minutes max :
- Les plages de Carnon et Palavas, avec la cathédrale de Maguelone (et le Pilou)
À 60 minutes max :
- La plage de l’Espiguette, avec le Grau du Roi
- Le village d’Aigues Mortes et son marché le dimanche matin
- Sète et les halles, avec le village de Bouzigues au bord de l’étang de Thau
- Le village de Saint Guilhem le Désert et le Pont du Diable
- Le Pic Saint Loup et les domaines viticoles

Villages to visit in one day near Roquebrune sur Argens

Visit villages near Roquebrune on Argens

Roquebrune on Argens is central:

South: sea, villages of Saint Tropez and Saint Maximin, Maures forest
East: Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Italy
West: Aix en Provence
North: Gorges du Verdon, Alps

Please find the start of the start of a list!

Saint Tropez

Getting to Saint Tropez

Saint Tropez is best reached by boat to avoid traffic jams.

Green boats boats go from Sainte Maxime, and during July and August boats also run from les Issambres.

Blue boats boats run from Saint Raphael.

By car, traffic jams should be expected!

What to visit in Saint Tropez

Must-see: Saint Tropez museum Museum of the Annonciade

Sport activities in one day or two near Roquebrune sur Argens

The options are endless:

Swim, snorkel, live, surfing
Skiing, snow rackets
Hike, walk, run
Cycle
Golf

The « Customs Service Trail » (a path that follows the Med

The « Rock of Roquebrune » (Roquebrune) where you park on the South to have a nice 1-hour clib to the 3 cups on top.

Ski - day trip from Var

Here is my top 3 ski resorts near Roquebrune sur Argens (and distance):

Snow Geolières (1h30)
Isola 2000 (2h)
Val d-Allos (2h30)

Art and museum near Roquebrune on Argens

Activities included

Concerts: Thoronet Abbey for Classical
Museums: Draguignan has several museums worth checking out, starting from the excellent Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions

More to come!

Rest!

The best places to chill out include

Calanques (small spots where to hang-out or swim) in Saint Aygulf
Beaches in Boulouris (Saint Raphael)

Markets near Roquebrune on Argens

Markets include:

Sundays: The Muy (big)
Tuesdays evening (July and August only): Roquebrune on Argens producers
Wednesdays: Fréjus – A very good way to visit the old village and the smallst Cathedral in France
Fridays: Roquebrune on Argens – very small outside touristy season

When buying, please always ask where the products are coming from when buying!

Beach and sea spots near Roquebrune on Argens

Several options:

Going West:

Roquebrune on Argens: the lake, featuring the bar (floating bar), inflatable structures, rents, etc.
Saint Aygulf: the closest to Roquebrune old village; favorites include Le Petit Boucharel (rocks) and La Gaillarde (sand and rocks), but near the port you
The Issambres (mainly sand)
Saint Maxime (you can take a boat there too to Saint Tropez)

Going East:

Fréjus Beach: easy for a morning swim with large beaches
Saint Raphael: again, you can visit the town and take a bath; because park is a bit expensive through
Boulouris sur mer: take the road that takes you to Antheor and you
Le Dramont: huge beach (rocks) and big car park, with a nice walk to the Semaphore (tower) and a nice swim to a small island
Agay: beautiful
Antheor: lovely

It takes 15 to 20 minutes highways to Saint Aygulf and Les Issambres, but it can take a lot longer especially when going West. Try grouping things and leaving early (yes it can be enough!!!)