Local restaurants
The HQ of the Pourcel twins is Le Jardin des Sens at 11 avenue St-Lazare in Montpellier (+33 (0)4 99 58 38 38), a showcase for their much-fêted Mediterranean flavours. Effet Mer (+33 (0)4 67 56 02 14) on the beach is one Montpellier’s swishest social spots, with live DJ sets and super-sleek sunloungers. In the old town, Comptoir de l’Arc on Rue Hôtel de Ville (+33 (0)4 67 60 30 79) is a corner brasserie on a pretty square, and a great place for lunch and people-watching. For the best steak tartare in town, try Bistrot d’Alco on Rue Bonnier d’Alco (+33 (0)4 67 63 12 89).
Local cafés
L’Heure Bleue (+33 (0)4 67 66 41 05) on Rue de la Carbonnerie is a tea room, art gallery and antiques shop in one.
Worth getting out of bed for
You can swim in the indoor and outdoor pools, play tennis, be treated at the spa and taste the domaine’s wine, all without even leaving the estate. Pack your visors, sweaters and slacks – there are several golf courses in the region, including Golf de Massane and Golf Grande Motte. There are public and private beaches less than 15 minutes away, where you can practise your sailing skills. Explore the museums, theatres and restaurants of Montpellier’s old town.
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From the Guestbook…
What a grand über-chic hideaway Domaine de Verchant is. Just a stone's throw from Montpellier. We stayed in a deluxe terrace that was spacious, offered great views and an oppo...
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