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1. Château de l'Engarran
- A Retreat for Lovers & Wine Lovers
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- Culture
- West of Montpellier
- 1.1 miles
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2. Ecolothèque
- Green Workshops for the Young
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- Educational
- 1.3 miles
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3. Château de Lavérune
- A 13th-century Castle
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- Castles, Palaces & Historic Buildings
- West of Montpellier
- 1.4 miles
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4. Laserquest
- Laser Wars
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- Attractions
- Croix-d'Argent/Près-d'Arènes/South
- 1.6 miles
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5. Notre Dame de la Paix
- Local Place of Worship
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- Religious Sights
- West of Montpellier
- 1.9 miles
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6. Musée de l'Infanterie
- Find out all about France's foot soldiers and their history.
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- Museums
- la Chamberte/Estanove/Pas-du-Loup/la Martelle
- 2.4 miles
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7. Chapelle Gély (La)
- Venue for Musical Events
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- Culture
- les Arceaux/les Cévennes/Alco
- 2.4 miles
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8. Petit train (le)
- Guided Tours Of The City
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- Tours
- Esplanade/Aiguillerie/Loge
- 2.4 miles
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9. Eglise Sainte-Croix
- Ancient Church
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- Religious Sights
- Celleneuve/la Paillade
- 2.4 miles
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10. Château de la Mosson
- The History of a Great Family: The Bonniers
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- Castles, Palaces & Historic Buildings
- Celleneuve/la Paillade
- 2.4 miles
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The Best of NileGuide
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Montpellier is a stunning medieval French town; a maze of medieval alley ways leads you to open plazas, beautiful historical monuments and great boutique artisans which will instantly enchant any visitor. As the Capital of the Languedoc Region and the eighth largest city in France, a blend of tradition and renovation, complimented by a fantastic Mediterranean climate make Montpellier a truly seductive destination.
The veritable heart of the city is the Place de La Comedie; a beautiful old square lined with quant French cafes and brasseries, shops and boutiques. The square takes its name from the theatre of the same name that once stood in the old square, but was burnt down in 1855 by enemy forces. A fantastic way to start your day in Montpellier it to sit out in the square with a coffee and a croissant and admire the square’s Three Graces Fountain; a superb monument sculpted in 1970 by Etienne d’Antoine.
For a gaze at some other of the city’s impressive monuments, take a walk down to the Chateau D’eau, which is an octagonal temple known for its water reservoir, fed from an 19th century aqueduct. Make sure you make the climb to the top floor for some stunning views of the city and the surrounding Cevennes Mountains. The Cathedral St Pierre is also an unmissable venture; not only being an astounding piece of architecture, with its touring pillars that support the massive porch, the cathedral is also of great historical importance. Built in 1363 it is the only cathedral still standing after the French Wars of Religion. In the Western part of the city, at the end of the Rue Foch, can be found a replica of the parisien Arc de Triomphe, which was built in 1961 to commemorate the victories of Louis XIV in battle. And if a tour of the sights instills an curiosity for local history, the Languedocien Museum and the Museum of Old Montpellier both provide a compelling insight into the regions past.
And if for some unfathomable reason you do tire of wondering around the city’s cobbled streets, the Mediterranean coast is a mere 10 kilometers away, for a swim and a sunbathe.
