Hotels in Hérault, France

Hérault is a department in southern France's Occitanie region, with a Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers (averaging 86°F / 30°C) and mild winters (around 50°F / 10°C). It's famous for its Roman ruins, like the Pont du Gard aqueduct, and sandy beaches along the Gulf of Lion. In summer, you can windsurf on the Palavas-les-Flots coast, while winter is perfect for sipping Languedoc wines at a cellar in Pézenas without the crowds. Spring and fall offer ideal hiking through the Cirque de Mourèze's limestone peaks.