The 50 best bars and drinks in Occitanie

This is a cocktail 🍸 bar. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the place has a cozy 🕯️ and inviting atmosphere, making it a great spot for a date 💑 The cocktails change regularly, keeping things interesting. I definitely suggest giving it a try! 🙋🏻‍♂️ ( I usually pay around 30 euros per night)

Great cocktails. Lovely staff and a dark but very nice interior. The cocktails are around 12e each and every week there are 6 new recipes. So not very cheap but very enjoyable. I definitely recommend the place.

Great atmosphere, and the staff was very friendly. Their cocktails are like nothing I’ve had before and were delicious.

Verry tasty cocktails. Friendly service. Not cheap but totally worth it. Order from the menu or ask the waiter for a suggestion or something of your taste. 👌

Absolutely amazing place with delicious cocktails and very friendly staff. Wish I could have stayed longer! Please try the espresso martini if you're looking for something sweet with a good kick before heading out.

Extremely unique cocktails with personalized stories. Knowledgeable staff that speaks both in French and English. Definitely have your night cap here.

Cozy venue, inspired cocktails, terrific service. An oasis in the Capitole plaza

Roman aqueduct, crossing the Gard river. Spectacular and within a beautiful natural setting. Possibility to cross the bridge and enjoy beaches and several points of view. Plenty of easy trecks around the monument.

Our visit to the Pont du Gard on October 8 was absolutely unforgettable. I went there with my friends and together we walked the peaceful paths leading down to the river, surrounded by the golden warmth of the southern French autumn. Before we even reached the bridge, we stumbled upon several strawberry trees— not real strawberries, but Arbutus unedo, also called the strawberry tree. Their fruit looked almost too bright to be real — tiny red, textured berries with a surprisingly sweet and tangy flavor. They turned out to be a wonderful surprise ,something unique and truly delicious. Then, turning a corner, the magnificent Roman aqueduct unfolded before us. The Pont du Gard rises from the landscape like a vision — three tiers of stone arches reflecting perfectly in the clear waters of the Gardon River.Nearly 2,000 years old, it served as part of an aqueduct that once carried water to ancient Nîmes. Even today, it feels alive with history — a triumph of precision and beauty. We spent the afternoon walking along the riverbank, taking in the symmetry, the soft rustle of leaves, and the warmth of the sun against the limestone. It’s the kind of place that makes you pause and breathe, reminding you how enduring human creation can be when shaped with purpose. In short:A day filled with history, nature, and quiet wonder — shared with good company and bright red strawberry tree fruit as an unexpected delight. Must-see rating:🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Visited:October 8 Highlights:Ancient Roman engineering, peaceful riverside walks, and the discovery of the strawberry tree fruit — sweet, wild, and unforgettable.

So much grander than I expected! An incredible feat of engineering from a time before electricity, gas, or diesel power! Thisbis monument to time, craftsmanship and ingenuity. Leave it to the Roman's to leave me impressed. A MUST SEE destination in France.

The Pont du Gard is a towering three-tiered aqueduct bridge built by the Romans in the 1st century AD. Interesting facts we found out about the bridge: • It was built without mortar: the roughly 50,400 tonnes of limestone were cut and fitted so precisely that the blocks hold by gravity and friction alone. • The aqueduct channel that the bridge is part of drops only about 12.6 m over 50 km (~1 in 4,000 gradient) — extremely slight for such a long distance. • Many stonemasons left their marks on the stones: more than 320 “compagnon” marks have been found on the monument, some from as early as 1611. • Over its history the bridge served various roles: after its time as a water aqueduct it became a toll bridge, and later, in the 18th century, a road bridge was built alongside it. • It survived major floods in modern times (1958, 1998 and 2002) which tested its structure — impressive given its age. Getting there & timing: • Located near Vers-Pont-du-Gard in Occitanie, about 20 km from Nîmes. • The site opens around 09:00. Hours vary by season; check official site for current times. • Allow 1.5 to 3 hours, or a full day if you include walks, river time and the museum. What to do & best spots: • Walk across the lower level to appreciate the arches up close and the river beneath. • Visit the on-site museum: interactive exhibits, scale models, virtual reconstructions — good for history context. • Swim or relax by the river banks — the scenery and setting are excellent for a rest, especially in warmer months. • For photography: early morning or late afternoon gives good light through the arches and fewer crowds. Tips & practical advice: • Parking is paid and you should check whether parking closes at a certain time (especially after dark). • During high season it may be busier; consider visiting in shoulder season for a calmer experience. • Wear sturdy walking shoes if you plan any of the walking trails around the site. • If you want to access the third (top) level of the aqueduct bridge, this requires a guided tour — check availability in advance. • Bring swimwear/towel if you plan to enjoy the river; also sun protection.

Le Pont du Gard is an icon from days gone by from the Roman era. It’s been on my bucket list for years to see. I like it because it represents the great engineering skills that people with little technology could use to build something that will stand through the ages. The site is well setup to handle tourists coming to look at the aquaduct, and the, later built, viaduct. Tourist offices are situated on each side of the river, and one of them has a museum/exposition/cinema/gift shop/ complex. And, walking tours are conducted to the bridge. A good visit. I arrived here on a bus shuttle from Avignon. I hear there is also a shuttle from Nimes, France. Recommended for those interested in area history, architecture, and Roman life.

Such a cute lake—perfect for family fun! The atmosphere is peaceful and great for a day out with the kids. It could definitely use more shade and seating, though. A little more comfort would make this spot absolutely perfect!

Amazing view! Paid parking on site 9€ for a day and about 3-5mins. walk to Pont du Gard. It's a pebbled river so better bring swimming shoes. Very crowded on summer but it's fun and a lively place!

Canal Du Midi from Toulouse to Narbonne. By bike September 2019 This is a great experience and very physical intensive.but a lot of joy and a good way to strengthen your body. The first step from Toulouse to Castelnaudary it's quiet relaxed and the path on the side of Canal du Midi make it easy to get along. But you always hear the high way where the cars making there own sound but still you feel happy peddling along the old Allees beside the water. The following route to Carcassonne needed more Intension for the path it was paved with little stones, occasionally some roots and wholes make it difficult to bike fast. The third part till Narbonne was even more difficult and because of some tree disease they had to cut almost all the old trees and planted new once but this couldn't give you an enjoyable feeling. The good part was that the high way was to fare away to hear. Nevertheless the people you meet on the Canal Du Midi in Bike, Hiking or on a Boot are always very friendly and all in all take as much time you can to be able to explore the villages on the Canal try the good food and the great wine they produce in the area and look out that you have always enough water with you.

The quiet tree shaded bicycle path along the canal is a dream for cyclists.

Picturesque, slow pace, towns adjoining, a very French experience. We enjoyed our stay, 10 days was too brief even with two days before and after in central Toulouse, 14 total.

I preferred the section away from the road. The staircase lock we passed was interesting. The locks are big as the vessels passing through are also a fair size. The canal is perhaps a little over 10m wide.

I expected some slightly better surfaces. Most of it was quite poor, with potholes, rough large gravels and tree roots. It's also badly signposted in places. Don't try it with normal road tyres. Most people were on electric bikes with fat tyres. I won't be back.

A bucket list exsperience and must do. Relaxing holiday by selfdriven boat while enjoying southern France's vinos and old villages.

Keep in mind the canal is not a single point on the map, the pin took me somewhere random that wasn’t that pretty

Great spot for both food and drinks I’ve been here twice once in the evening for cocktails and another time for lunch. The cocktails were really good, and the staff was friendly and helped me choose some nice options. I especially liked the Bonne Journée. When I came back for lunch, the food was tasty and the service was very fast. A very nice place with good service. I’d definitely come back.

Craft cocktail bar - these guys and gals know their stuff! Amazing drinks and equally enjoyable to watch them in the works. Chill vibes inside, and they also have a nice patio space out front. Will definitely be back when visiting Toulouse.

Very cool place we stumbled upon it looking for a cocktail bar. A small menu yet inventive and creative drinks. Unfortunately a bit too sweet for us to enjoy (a common complaint at French bars). Wonderful staff - super kind and helpful. The music was great too.

Had a couple of drinks there, all very creative whilst accessible, it’s a very good place to casually meet nice people whilst entertaining the tastebuds 🥳 100% recommend

Amazing cocktail bar! Truly epic cocktails, superb hosts with amazing flair and talent, they truly go all in on every cocktail... A must try when in Toulouse!

Really great cocktail bar, a little removed from the busier areas, quiet enough to carry on a conversation. The drinks were amazing, service was excellent, bartender made us a unique cocktail after asking a few questions - it was ridiculously good.

Came all the way with the bike to have a cocktail here as it has a "terrace". I was told I had to go because my dog can't come along not inside nor outside.

A beautiful restaurant on Capitol Square with a fantastic atmosphere. They have gluten-free bread and a menu with all the allergens marked, but virtually all starters and several main courses can be adapted. The waiter confirmed each dish with the chef. I had the ceviche, simply removing the croutons, stuffed eggs and the Angus steak with a different sauce prepared by the chef. Everything was delicious. They even have several gluten-free desserts. I didn't suffer any reaction at all. Highly recommended.

Out of this world experience. The service, frescos, and atmosphere take you away to another time. I told the server my great great grandfather Jean Catherine Bibent started this restaurant in the late 1800s and it was a dream of mine to visit. He made sure I had the most spectacular experience - from a bright wine that paired well with the coconut ceviche to the signature deviled eggs. Proud to see how well the team and new owners have maintained this establishment and know he would be as well. Merci!

why didn't you let us sit by the window when we asked? they were totally unoccupied. we were curtly told a cold "No." by your young waitress. your wait staff urgently need more training in how to address your diners, especially the young ones who look like they're still studying. food ok, wine selection good. lentils for lunch menu mains were bit basic. your best dish wasn't even made by you but from Xavier fromagerie - his cheeses are godsent divine. tops.

Unique, beautiful and delicious place in dowtown Toulouse. The place itself is captivating, a mid-19 th century restaurant will be enough to have a delicious experience. Food was good as well, it was a great experience, beautiful served and good quality, not remarkabky unique dishes though but not a tourist trap. The place is small though, so it can get a bit noisy as it gets full. Also, the toilets are clean but small and nothing to do with the spactacular dinning room. Service was friendly, but again, as more people arrived it got slow and impersonal.

Good food and atmosphere You will need a booking to get a seat inside the iconic restaurant. We sat outside, but all is still good

Good food set in a beautiful building with a good ambiance. We enjoyed our starters, the scallops were delicious, although I had entrecôte main which was unfortunately tough. In addition we ordered wine and probably wanted a further drink or coffees however after initial service we were left alone so another missed opportunity in terms of additional revenue. All in all a pleasant evening and I would go back but perhaps not chose the steak!

Amazing atmosphere, it feels like you're at a dinner party with the King of France. Menu in french only. The snails🐌 were delicious . Polite and friendly staff. Leek, in my opinion, cannot be a separate dish. It was the first course of menu of the day, but it was awful.

Fantastic brilliant experience

The train ride to the summit was very exciting. The breathtaking views from the mountain top, perhaps had overwhelmed me, as I could not tell if the seawater we saw in remote distance were Bay of Biscay or Mediterranean... the Colourful mountain ranges were so beautiful in Autumn.

Amazing place to travel. I have been with my family for 8 days, we drove with a car in a-lot of places. Enjoy the pictures🙂

Whether you like hiking, skiing or quaint mountain villages, the Spanish Pyrenees are the ideal destination for you. Timbered houses and hearty local food are on offer, while Spanish ski resorts are a great alternative to the busier – and pricier – resorts in the Alps. For the most part, the main crest forms a divide between Spain and France, with the microstate of Andorra sandwiched in between. Historically, the Crown of Aragon and the Kingdom of Navarre extended on both sides of the mountain range The Pyrenees (/ˈpɪrɪniːz/; Spanish: Pirineos [piɾiˈneos]; French: Pyrénées [piʁene] (listen); Catalan: Pirineus [piɾiˈnɛws]; Basque: Pirinioak [piɾini.o.ak]; Occitan: Pirenèus [piɾeˈnɛws]; Aragonese: Pirineus) is a mountain range straddling the border of France and Spain. It extends nearly 500 km (310 mi) from its union with the Cantabrian Mountains to Cap de Creus on the Mediterranean coast. It reaches a maximum altitude of 3,404 metres (11,168 ft) at the peak of Aneto. [1]

Very impressed. It's good to just drive through N260 all the way up. But make sure that you are driving at the day time, because some areas very very difficult. There's places that you can stop and take a picture. But honestly it's better idea to have go pro for all the way. Because most beautiful places you can't stop.

A beautiful region with stunning views and. Friendly people

❤️ actually the walk through the vicinity just awesome ❤️

Cozy vintage vibe for the after-work chill down time. Cordial service too, just maybe a bit less ice on the cocktails and would make it perfect.

Not a good experience. The girl behind the bar was cold and unfriendly. Didn't acknowledge us when we sat at the bar. Kept talking to her friends at the end of the bar. Didn't smile when she talked to us - made us feel like we were in the way. Cocktails a bit too sweet, and one didn't taste alcoholic at all. She then disappeared outside with her friends, so we had to go out to ask her if we could pay. Why is it so difficult in France to find staff who are friendly and welcoming? A pity, because we've just moved in around the corner and were hoping this could be our regular bar. Will have to find somewhere else.

If you're into trying special cocktails, this is the place for you. Each special cocktail from the menu is carefully prepared by the bartender, so you better be prepared to wait. He's very nice and friendly!

Very friendly bar and door staff. Make you feel at home. Downstairs plays all sorts of music, depending who they booked. Overall a pretty good night! I recommended.

"Happy hour" wasn't much of one for a cocktail bar as it was on beer only! Cocktails themselves a poor standard. Must do better

Nice bar with 2 levels. Downstairs there is a dj and some space for dancing .. however some people were smoking, even a staff member and the space is like a cave with no ventilation ..(really ?)

It has a calm, cozy and a bit grandma vibe. Nice place to feel cozy and get drunk at the same time.

Paradise on earth - I have lived here for 6 years and it just keeps getting better - not just the fabulous landscapes and wildlife but also the culture, social history, art and artisans. The locals have wrapped us in cotton wool and made us very welcome!

Pretty rolling hills with lovely rivers and streams- it was hot hot hot, but there is shade and pretty cool rocks around as well. Interesting landscape and would loved to have stayed longer in a cooler season

WOAWWWWWWWWW

Beautiful place!

Cooool!

Secret places...

Beautiful

Do not go here for coffee. Especially not a cappuccino. This might be the worst cappuccino and coffee I have had in my life. The service was nice and I also got a grapefruit juice which wasn’t bad. I also can’t speak for the food.

We didn’t have drinks but on the other tables it looked really great. Food is only 1 star. Not recommended to eat here. Nice and bar-like atmosphere with a very helpful and partially English speaking service team. Conclusion: go there to drink cocktails but avoid the food.

Worst meal so far on our visit to Pavalas Very disappointing. Calamari s were tasteless. Microwaved lamb shank and don’t bother with the mussels.

Nice atmosphere, the food was delicious and the staff was super friendly.

We sat for 15 minutes and no one came to see us. So gave up. Looking around the food looked fairly good but service was non existent!

We had the best experience at the Nexxt with the best service from Sayane and Clement. Wonderfull place, good drinks! Nice food! And the best of the best service!

Was I expected to finish all the food and drinks? Your portions are extremely generous and very tasty, absolute value for money🤩🤩🤩

We only came here because l am vegan and we couldn’t find anything to eat for me. As it turned out a normal restaurant will be better with salad and chips. We thought the people are completely confused in running this place. Although all food was cold it took absolutely ages to get anything. Then finally 3 vegan dishes turned up, but nothing for my husband who is not vegan. Also cold potato didn’t appear for ages we don’t know for what reason, clearly all food only need assembling not cooking. Also service was very confused, they brought our 3 shearing dishes but not plates to eat them from. This business with wine need to be removed from the service, as it take too much time. The waiter looked visibly annoyed that we declined the wine. We don’t drink before 18.00, ever. The taste of dishes was also confused, too much salt, paper and vinegar. We didn’t find anything tasty at all. All in all waste of time and 91 euro, we won’t come back and we do not recommend.

Best dining experience so far in Collioure! Well designed tapas to share, local ingredients with Japanese influences. Great wine recommendations. Worth multiple visits as the menu changes after daily supplies.

Best Cuisine around - and we have been around a lot! Super fresh local ingriedents enhanced in innovative small dishes. Simple - and sublime.

Really, really great restaurant. Especially if you’re a vegan struggling to find somewhere special. Fresh, delicious and local veg-heavy dishes, on a menu that’s about 50% vegan. Which is unbelievable in itself for the south of France! The pumpkin dish was about the tastiest thing I’ve ever eaten. And super, friendly staff too. Can’t wait to go back!

Lovely meal highlight being the apricot dessert. Wine was very good. We are vegan so it great to have a choice though we probably should have ordered an extra dish to increase the overall quantity. Possibly a touch pricey. Would definitely recommend to vegans.

Ice water! Good wine, food fresh and good. Service prompt and speaks several languages. Seafood and vegetarian options.

Amazing food. So much thought goes into those dishes: they only use local and seasonal vegetables and it's just absolutely delicious.

Many tasty and generous cocktails, good food and nice staff. The only downside are prices (around 20€ for a cocktail)

I recommend this place as it is an amazing experience and it has a different flavour. Asian fusion food with beautiful cocktails. The DJ was great and the service was excellent. Please try the Bao! 🤩

So professional and chic place. A bit over priced but they get paid for premium service. If you are able to pay 15-20 euros for the drink (if you see how they do the cocktail at the bar it is worth it.. it is an art), you gonna love it. Fpr the special night or date, so recommendable.

Fantastic cocktails in a cool bar in Montpellier beaux arts area. Unassuming entrance but cool inside. Cocktails are not cheap (from 14 euros up to 25) but worth it for a treat. The waiters are trained in ice sculpture, cocktails are presented lit up. Apparently one of the top 80 bars in the world! Food looked good (Thai style) but didn't eat.

My favourite restaurant and bar in Montpellier. The cocktails were very innovative and unique and the dumplings were surprisingly, authentic and delicious. They have a vegan dumpling with a spinach green wrapping topped with a lotus chip and that stuff was like crack cocaine to me. The interiors and decor was stunning and quite up market - it's very unexpected as the bar is located on an unassuming residential street. It was almost like I entered a underground bar in Shanghai. My friends and I went here regularly during our year on exchange and quite frankly, I'd go every weekend if my bank account allowed.

Friendly personnel, beautiful bar, english speaking bartenders, we tried a lot of food, everything was delicious, nice presentation of coctails, waitress Martina was the best, very helpful and kind. It was very special night for us ✌️

Ambiance cosy/ chic / raffinée...en dehors du " Manager ?" Un peu vulgaire qui fait un peu trop le show et dénote avec l'endroit.... Dommage. amazing cocktail bar. more than an cocktail, it is a real experience to have a drink in Le Parfum. flavors are amazing, ingredients also, so are the ICE SCULPTOR !! make sure to sit in front of the bar to see the very thorough job for each cocktail and the piece of art brought to life !

Stopped for a drink before a meal. Had a spritz and the beer du moment. Quick service

My pasta was good, and I loved the fries I stole from my husband. Nice terrace.

We ate a really good Italian salad here. Very generous serving. Server was extremely congenial and fast at setting up our table and taking our order. We had left another local restaurant as they failed to give us the menu within 15 minutes.

Very nice bar, friendly service

Very cool dinner place, food really tasty and homely, great desserts, nice drinks. Very friendly staff just made the atmosphere even nicer

No WiFi? Pass. Despite overpaying for their cappuccino, the server REFUSED to give me the password for the cafe WiFi. Obviously, this cafe has WiFi, as does any, but I guess they are now so desperate to squeeze every last penny out of their operation that they will deny anyone the right to use their WiFi. Don’t bother going here if you intend to use their WiFi.

Best Bar / Restaurant in Uzes. Dominique et Natalie and Staff are Great people, we have spent many great nights there in past 12 years! Steve et Alex

One of the most beautiful Irish Pub in Europe !!! You did a great job Trevor Brennan !!! Up Mayo !!!😉👍🍻🇮🇪🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬

This is the best Brennan's bar I've been in so authentically Irish and great staff and ambience. Well worth looking at pics on wall if Ur rugby fan like me it's like looking at someone's mantlepiece pics. .I will be back

A great venue , very tasty food and a nice hearty menu. Good atmosphere and most importantly good people throughout .

We spent 2 great evenings watching world Cup semi finals . Ambiance created by rugby mementos and pictures around . Very attentive staff and helpful . Food good . Enjoyed meeting Trevor . Thanks

Good Food. Recommande.

Incredible staff. Chris and Sam went over and above to help us. Just wow ❤️ Could have spent the day analysing the photos on the walls. Lovely atmosphere and reasonable prices. We'll be back!

English language review in a sea of français :-) Great pub, bar staff were very attentive, good service. Lovely atmosphere for a match. The pictures are really cool to look at and paint a great story. Gem of a spot in Toulouse a real Irish, rugby man spot.

Went here really because it was the only place still serving food late afternoon & we were hungry. We left hungry.... We ordered a pizza between us which was tasteless & disappointing - maybe we ordered the wrong one? We had to ask for napkins, plates, etc and felt that we were being a pain for asking. I had an Aperol Spritz that wasn't great. Very overpriced but you're paying for a table on the marina, so expected.

Good selection of world beers, mostly bottled but some draught. Visited in early afternoon so there was limited food available except for crêpes and ice creams. Worth a visit if you enjoy beer!

Incredible selection of beers. The food is good. Staff is nice. And at least a beautiful view of the port and mountains. What do we need more. Definitely the place to go in the area.

Really good atmosphere and great pizza . Good choice of beers . Open always . Highly recommend!

Great bar with 80 beers. They have a lot of classic beers. Staff is really friendly.

Amazing range of beers . Food looks great though I did not eat anything.

Very quiet, only one there. Bar girl resented my presence, I was interfering with her mobile phone time. Won't be going back

Very efficient friendly service. Petit dejeuner for €5 is a treat.

Lively (very French) bar. Enjoyed!

Lovely place to stop for an Apero. They have swing seats and a large menu of drinks. You can get breakfast too.

Pastis 2,20€, Spritz 5€

We always use Neptune when we are in Marseillan plage. It has a wide range and it's good value.

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Waiter was an absolute top shagger, would croissant and coffee again Hee hee