The Hérault coastline is one of the most unspoiled and protected on the Mediterranean but offers a huge range of activities for all ages. If you're looking for the best family vacation destination in the south of France, complete with a perfect French beach, you've come to the right place. Just jump on a flight to Montpellier and prepare to relax.

Most of the coastal area is part of a conservation zone, the Conservatoire du Littoral et des Espaces Lacustres.

But there are also delightful seaside resorts, where the natural beauty of the shoreline makes the perfect backdrop for your south of France vacation.

The Languedoc plain has seen it all: from the Romans who planted vines and olive groves to the builder-monks; from crusades against the Cathars to the architecture of the Enlightenment; from the peasants of the past to the wine growers of today.

Every age has left its mark. The Canal du Midi is a story in itself, but each abbey, medieval street and Roman fort has a tale to tell. And there are thousands of local products to taste too!