Montpellier and Nîmes also are two beautiful but underrated cities of the South of France.

Though Montpellier is the third largest city of the Mediterranean Coast of France — right after Nice and Marseille — it remains one of the most overlooked cities of the South of France by travelers. That perfect combination of old and new is just as amazing as the other big cities, but this one is way less crowded. Indeed, not only has Montpellier an important cultural history but also beautiful scares and beaches. Contrary to the beaches you can find in Nice or Marseille, those ones are bigger and less crowded. Montpellier is also an international student city, full of young people. If you’re young, want to visit a town in the South of France with friends and meet new people, Montpellier is one of the best places to visit in the South of France.

There is also a city, half an hour away from Montpellier that you must visit: Nîmes. The town is full of historic Roman Monuments. The most famous one is The Arènes de Nîmes, an exceptional Roman amphitheater, still very well-preserved. A lot of shows and concerts take place in it. In May, just before summer, you can go to the Féria and every evening for 5 days, enjoy evenings full of music in the Old Town, from the Arènes de Nîmes to the Maison Carrée. And since it’s in the Old Town, there are several Street bars next to it (especially on the Victor Hugo boulevard) you can enjoy.