Holidays in Montblanc
Situated by the river
Thongue the medieval french town of Montblanc is beautifully placed to explore the
Languedoc region or just get a tan on the Mediterranean beaches.
Like many of the towns in this area, Montblanc dates back to Roman times
or even further to when the Greek settlers first came and planted grapes and olives trees
in the area. There are no written records before the eleven hundreds but by that time the town had three hundred
inhabitants and a chateau with its church. The ancient roman Via Domitia which linked Rome
to Spain passes just south of the town.
The roman church of St Eulalie
The main industry is wine production. The town is surrounded on all sides by vineyards, some belonging to individuals and some to
the large Domaines. In 1937 115 local wine growers got together and formed
the Cave Cooperative of Montblanc and it is here that many of the small
individual growers bring their grapes at harvest.
Today Montblanc is a lively town of some 2500 inhabitants. In the center of the town you
will find all amenities and many features of historical interest. There is a small supermarket,
newsagent/tabaconist, butcher, two bakeries, flower shop and hairdresser and a
small hardware store. There is a lively café bar in the town square. There is a Pharmacy
and medical practice. The former communal baking oven
There is a market in the town square three times a week
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The towns of Pezenas,Agde, and Beziers are close by, (Pézenas 10 Km Beziers 12 Km)
the coast about 15 minutes. The Carroux Mountains and Lake Salagou in the Parc Naturel de
Haut Languedoc are a short drive away with walking, canoeing and lots of other outdoor activities.