Wine tour and medieval village from Montpellier: three tastings

Taste three Languedoc wineries without planning the drive

A private full-day wine tour from Montpellier visits three carefully selected wineries, including Languedoc's first Grand Cru, with guided tastings of regional wines; the route also includes the medieval village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and panoramic views from Pont du Diable over the Hérault Gorges. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English or French. Lunch is on your own at a village restaurant.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tour and medieval village visit

• Drive through hills, vineyards, olive trees
• Visit first Grand Cru winery and taste wine
• Visit second wine estate and taste wines
• Admire view from Pont du Diable bridge
• Explore Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert village and abbey
• Enjoy free time for lunch in village
• Visit family wine estate and taste organic wines

The Experience

How do you taste three serious Languedoc wineries in a single day without renting a car or navigating the back roads yourself? This tour handles the logistics: a private air-conditioned minivan picks you up at your hotel, and an expert wine guide drives while you watch the countryside roll past—gentle hills, vineyards, olive trees, and the limestone cliffs that frame the region. The guide knows the wines and the roads, so you arrive at each estate ready to taste rather than tired from finding it.

The three stops are chosen to show what the region actually makes. The first is the cellar that holds Languedoc's first Grand Cru designation—you walk the oak barrel room and taste the wines that earned that status. The second estate specializes in Terrasses du Larzac, the appellation that sits higher in the hills and ages differently. The third is a small family operation making organic wines, a different scale and philosophy altogether. Between the first and second stops, you pause at Pont du Diable, a medieval bridge with a view straight down into the Hérault Gorges; it takes ten minutes and gives you the landscape context the wines come from.

Midday lands you in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, a medieval village on the UNESCO World Heritage list, built into a limestone valley and largely unchanged since the 12th century. You have free time to walk the narrow streets, visit the abbey if you want to, and eat lunch at one of the local restaurants shaded by plane trees that have been there for centuries. This is not a rushed photo stop—it is a real break in the middle of the day, and the village is small enough that you can wander without a map and still find your way back.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• transport in a private air-conditioned minivan.
• guided tastings at three wineries including Languedoc's first Grand Cru and organic wines.
• views from Pont du Diable over the Hérault Gorges.
• free time to explore Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and visit the medieval abbey.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Montpellier Wine Tours

Is this one for you?A seven-hour tour leaves the morning and early afternoon spoken for, which suits a wine-focused day but rules out combining it with other major sites. Book this if you want to taste serious Languedoc wines with a guide who knows them, and you're willing to spend the full day on wine and landscape rather than splitting the day between wine and something else.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the three wineries on this tour?

The first winery holds Languedoc's first Grand Cru designation and focuses on barrel-aged wines; the second specializes in Terrasses du Larzac, a higher-altitude appellation with different aging; the third is a small family estate making organic wines. Each tasting shows a different scale and approach to the same region.

How much free time do you get in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert?

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is your lunch stop, and you have free time to explore the medieval village, visit the abbey, and eat at a local restaurant. The village is small enough to walk in an hour, so you can see the main streets and still have time to sit down for a proper meal.

Does the guide stay with you during the wine tastings?

Yes, the guide leads the tastings at each winery, explaining the wines and the region's character. The guide speaks English or French and is an expert in Languedoc wines, so the tastings are instructed, not self-guided.

What happens at Pont du Diable?

Pont du Diable is a medieval bridge with a panoramic view over the Hérault Gorges. You stop there briefly between the first two wineries to see the landscape the wines come from—it's a short pause, not a long hike.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included; you choose a restaurant in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and pay separately. The village has several options, and you have free time to sit down and eat at your own pace.

How long is the full day, and what time does it start?

The tour runs for seven hours total. Hotel pickup is included, and the guide will confirm your pickup time and hotel address when you book.