Montpellier
France · Occitanie · 27 m
Description
Montpellier is a lively university city in southern France and one of the cultural centers of Occitanie. The sun-drenched city is known for the expansive Place de la Comédie, the winding medieval streets of the Écusson, its centuries-old university tradition, and the historic Jardin des Plantes. Montpellier combines a Mediterranean lifestyle and historic heritage with modern architecture, a youthful cultural scene, and vibrant squares and cafés. Its proximity to Mediterranean beaches, surrounding vineyards, and the varied landscapes of the southern French countryside also makes the city an ideal base for exploring the region.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Place de la Comédie
- Écusson (Historic Old Town)
- Promenade du Peyrou and Arc de Triomphe
- Aigues-Mortes(Day trip)
- Saint-Clément Aqueduct
- Camargue(Day trip)
- Saint-Pierre Cathedral
- Musée Fabre
- Antigone District
- Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier
- Montpellier Faculty of Medicine
- Mikvé of Montpellier
- Carré Sainte-Anne
- Hôtel de Varennes
- Porte du Peyrou
- Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
- Marché des Arceaux
- Halles Laissac
- Languedoc Cuisine and Local Markets
- Languedoc Wines
- Palavas-les-Flots and Mediterranean Beaches(Day trip)
- Carnon and Petit Travers Beaches(Day trip)
- Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert(Day trip)
- Pont du Diable and Hérault Gorge(Day trip)
- Pic Saint-Loup(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- MPL
- Train stations:
- Montpellier Saint-Roch, Montpellier-Sud-de-France, Saint-Aunès