If you love food, then the Wednesday market in Clermont l'Herault is not to be missed. Here at the market you will find the best olive oil, honey and goat's cheese in Languedoc. For some reason Clermont l'Herault seems to be a centre for artisanale producers and many of them are featured in the market.

The market takes over the whole of the town and gest extremely busy in the Summer. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare, but try and head for the area around the train station where there is a large free car park.

The olive oil co-operative in Clermont l Herault (on the left hand side of the main road through Clermont l'Herault) produces some outstanding olive oils and products made from olive oil extracts.

Clermont l'Herault Market

Clermont L'Herault itself is pleasant enough to walk around and nearby you have Lac Salagou, an enormous resevoir ringed with bright red rock. Lac Salagou is also a centre for watersports and is a popular walking route (see Lac Salagou website).

Good beaches are 40 minutes away, Montpellier is 35 minutes drive, Pezenas and Lodeve are both 20 minutes away and Lac Salagou is on your doorstep (visit the Clermont l'Herault website for more details).

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If you are a bit of a Foodie and you are planning a trip to the South of France in 2024, then you are in for a treat. The Languedoc region in the South of France is the largest producer of organic food & wine in France and features some of the best Oysters and mussels, a fantastic array of cheeses (especially the local Brebis and Chevre), some excellent local dishes such as the Cassoulet from Carcassonne and the spicy Tielle tart from Sète; and beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables. You will also find a good choice of local restaurants including dozens of Michelin star restaurants and excellent family-run eateries

To get the best out of your trip, then the following articles are a good source of local information: