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Vinisud — a 3-day weekend in Languedoc

Discontinued — merged into Wine Paris (Paris, February). Montpellier, France.

The weekend, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Montpellier

    Land at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

  2. Day 2

    Vinisud

    Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.

  3. Day 3

    Wine country day in Languedoc

    Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.

Where to stay

  • Hotels in Montpellier

    Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.

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One winery worth a detour

Mas de Daumas Gassac

Grand cru quality at a fraction of Bordeaux prices, in a wild, beautiful valley most tourists never find.

Address
Haute Vallée du Gassac, 34150 Aniane, France
Appointment
by-arrangement
Tasting price
EUR 15 · Guided tour and 4-wine tasting
Website
Visit
Read the full Mas de Daumas Gassac guide →

Practical

Nearest airport
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL)
Festival site
Visit official site

Insider tip

Viñisud is B2B-heavy, but leverage World Grenache Day (held during the fair) to access small-producer sessions where you'll taste biodynamic and natural Grenaches from Languedoc, Spain, and Australia before they hit distribution. Register early as a buyer or sommelier to unlock VIP tastings with Châteauneuf-du-Pape négociants.

Want a longer trip than the festival weekend?

The milestone-trip planner builds a 3–10 day Languedoc itinerary with accommodation, tours, and pacing options.

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