Languedoc Travel Tips


GETTING THERE

High-speed trains leave regularly from Paris to make the three-hour trip to Montpellier. Rent a car once you're there.

RESTAURANTS + HOTELS

Auberge du Vieux Puits Gilles Goujon's Michelin two-star restaurant is worth the trip for the cheese course alone. DETAILS Ave. de St-Victor Fontjon-couse; 011-33-4-68-44-07-37.

La Fargo Asian-accented Mediterranean comfort food at an inn surrounded by gardens. DETAILS Doubles from $70; St-Pierre-des-Champs; 011-33-4-68-43-12-78 or chez.com/lafargo.

Le Jardin des Sens Jacques and Laurent Pourcel's Michelin three-star restaurant and hotel. DETAILS Doubles from $180; 11 ave. St-Lazare, Montpellier; 011-33-4-99-58-38-38 or jardindessens.com.

Les Templiers Drink where Matisse and Picasso drank. Or sleep here and stay for your petit déjeuner. DETAILS Doubles from $65; 12 quai de l'Amirauté, Collioure; 011-33-4-68-98-31-10 or hotel-templiers.com.

Les Vins de l'Horloge Style and bistro food worthy of Paris. DETAILS 23 place de l'Horloge, Montpeyroux; 011-33-4-67-44-49-80.

FOOD AND WINE STOPS

Domaine La Tour Vieille Tasting room and shop for Collioure wines and Banyuls. DETAILS 2 rue Berthelot, Collioure; 011-33-4-68-82-44-82.

La Guinelle Producer of Banyuls vinegar. DETAILS Cosprons; 011-33-4-68-98-01-76 or levinaigre.com.

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