I'm not familiar with current train fares but you mentioned four days of travel. Did you check plain old point-to-point from Paris to Montpellier? It seems like that would be cheaper.
Since you only have a few days, you probably won't want to go to Nice. That's an adventure in itself. Why not take your limited time and enjoy the Montpellier area? If you want a couple day trips, visit Sete on the coast. It's got a lovely port and is right on the Mediterranean. Then you could visit Arles, the most quintessentially Provencal city I know. There is also Aigues-Mortes, a completely walled city. It is a major tourist trap but that doesn't take away from its interest. We always like to walk the ramparts. You have great views of both the town and the surrounding area including huge mountains of salt that is gathered there.
Nice is pretty far away and you'd waste a lot of touring time getting there and back. Why not save it for a future trip when you can take time to enjoy it? It is a very large city with an amazing number of things to do and you won't do much in one day, especially considering the distance involved.
Check a plain old 2nd class round trip ticket from Paris to Montpellier and see what you get. If it seems excessive, check flights because the airport in Montpellier is conveniently located.
I think I just voted for spending the money more efficiently, didn't I?
Whatever you decide, have a great time. It is an absolutely beautiful area of the country.
Since you only have a few days, you probably won't want to go to Nice. That's an adventure in itself. Why not take your limited time and enjoy the Montpellier area? If you want a couple day trips, visit Sete on the coast. It's got a lovely port and is right on the Mediterranean. Then you could visit Arles, the most quintessentially Provencal city I know. There is also Aigues-Mortes, a completely walled city. It is a major tourist trap but that doesn't take away from its interest. We always like to walk the ramparts. You have great views of both the town and the surrounding area including huge mountains of salt that is gathered there.
Nice is pretty far away and you'd waste a lot of touring time getting there and back. Why not save it for a future trip when you can take time to enjoy it? It is a very large city with an amazing number of things to do and you won't do much in one day, especially considering the distance involved.
Check a plain old 2nd class round trip ticket from Paris to Montpellier and see what you get. If it seems excessive, check flights because the airport in Montpellier is conveniently located.
I think I just voted for spending the money more efficiently, didn't I?
Whatever you decide, have a great time. It is an absolutely beautiful area of the country.