Meetup Expats Montpellier

Every month, come and enjoy speaking english with english speaking lovers : expats, used to be expats, would love to be an expat, but also those who are "internationaly minded"...

" To help me support the increasingly expensive fees of meetup, if everyone can give 1 or 2 euros, it would be really appreciated, many thanks in advance... "

Bring a friend or two, your good mood, a snack to enjoy during the trip, and a bottle of water.

As usual, car sharing more than welcome, so write on the wall who needs a lift, or who has places available in his car.

For new comers, the spot indicated is the center of Montpellier by defaut, in fact, it changes every month, and unfortunately, I update it a couple of days in advance only...

For this Month of May (17 May):

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## 🦩 Hike & Pink Flamingos: Étang du Grec Loop 🌊

Hi everyone! This Sunday, let's leave the city behind for a wild escape between the lagoons and the coastline. No steep climbs here—just beautiful Camargue-style landscapes as we walk the loop around the "Étang du Grec."
On the agenda: bird watching (flamingos!), wild horses, fresh sea air, and great company!

### 🚗 Transport, Logistics & Meeting Info

• Initial Meeting: We will gather at the Garcia Lorca stop (Tram Line 4) at 11:15 AM to introduce ourselves and organize rides. Please be on time!
• Transport Options:
• Option 1 (Carpooling): Our primary plan is to fit as many people as possible into cars leaving from Garcia Lorca.
• Option 2 (Bus): For the remaining group if seats run out. The bus leaves Garcia Lorca sharp at 11:35 AM (don't be late, as the next one is much later!).
• Option 3 (Direct): You can travel on your own and meet the group at the destination.
• Final Destination & Arrival: We will all gather at the "Palavas-les-Flots - Salle Bleue" stop at 11:50 AM to start our walk.

### 💰 Fees & Tickets

• Meetup Contribution: Please bring €1 to €2 (cash) to help cover the organization and Meetup subscription fees.
• Transport: Make sure to have some change for your bus ticket (or your topped-up TaM card). You can also pay by contactless credit card directly on the bus validators.

### 📍 The Hike

• Itinerary: A loop of approximately 3 hours at a relaxed pace.
• Difficulty: Very easy and completely flat.
• Return: We will catch the return bus from the "Salle Bleue" stop (planned between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM depending on our pace) back to Garcia Lorca.

### 🎒 What to bring

• Picnic & Water: Essential! We will have lunch by the water.
• Footwear: Standard sneakers/trainers are perfectly fine for this terrain.
• Sun Protection: Please note there is no shade on the trail. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat!
• Bonus: Bring binoculars if you want a closer look at the flamingos!

Looking forward to sharing this sunny walk with you all.

Every month, come and enjoy speaking english with english speaking lovers : expats, used to be expats, would love to be an expat, but also those who are "internationaly minded"...

To help me support the increasingly expensive fees of meetup, if everyone can give 1 or 2 euros, it would be really appreciated, many thanks in advance...

Bring a friend or two, your good mood, a snack to enjoy during the trip, and a bottle of water.

As usual, car sharing more than welcome, so write on the wall who needs a lift, or who has places available in his car.

For new comers, the spot indicated is the center of Montpellier by defaut, in fact, it changes every month, and unfortunately, I update it a couple of days in advance only...

Every month, come and enjoy speaking english with english speaking lovers : expats, used to be expats, would love to be an expat, but also those who are "internationaly minded"...

To help me support the increasingly expensive fees of meetup, if everyone can give 1 or 2 euros, it would be really appreciated, many thanks in advance...

Bring a friend or two, your good mood, a snack to enjoy during the trip, and a bottle of water.

As usual, car sharing more than welcome, so write on the wall who needs a lift, or who has places available in his car.

For new comers, the spot indicated is the center of Montpellier by defaut, in fact, it changes every month, and unfortunately, I update it a couple of days in advance only...

Every month, come and enjoy speaking english with english speaking lovers : expats, used to be expats, would love to be an expat, but also those who are "internationaly minded"...

To help me support the increasingly expensive fees of meetup, if everyone can give 1 or 2 euros, it would be really appreciated, many thanks in advance...

Bring a friend or two, your good mood, a snack to enjoy during the trip, and a bottle of water.

As usual, car sharing more than welcome, so write on the wall who needs a lift, or who has places available in his car.

For new comers, the spot indicated is the center of Montpellier by defaut, in fact, it changes every month, and unfortunately, I update it a couple of days in advance only...