Bonjour! Hmm, are you staying with a host family or are you getting an apartment? Either way, befriend the students and the locals, and you’ll have a great time. Drinks are more expensive at clubs/bars so people buy booze from marts and drink them before going.
Stores and shops close early (like 4-6PM). This surprised me because I come from a country where everything closes late.
Try to visit neighboring cities like Nimes, Avignon, Marseille, etc. You might want to visit St. Guilhem le Desert or Palavas. You can also go on a trip to Barcelona from there.
You might be interested in tasting vin rose.
Oh, be careful on stepping on manure!
I hope this helps!
