Montpellier Attractions

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.

Le Pont du Gard

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Route du Pont du Gard

France's famous Roman aqueduct, a stunning day out...
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Musée Fabre

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Boulevard Sarrail

The Languedoc's finest collection of masterpiece paintings...
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Parc zoologique de Lunaret

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50 Avenue Agropolis

Walk on the wild side at Montpellier's free zoo...
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Jardin des Plantes (Le)

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163 Rue Auguste-Broussonnet

France's oldest botanical garden, a great day out...
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Agropolis museum

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951 Avenue Agropolis

Discover the history and culture of the world's food...
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Languedoc Wine Tours

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Languedoc Wine Tours

Discover the Languedoc's finest wine and gastronomy...
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Promenade du Peyrou

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Boulevard du Peyrou

A leafy walk along some of Montpellier's finest landmarks...
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Cathédrale Saint-Pierre

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6 rue Abbé-Marcel-Montels

A Striking Cathedral...
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Aquarium Mare Nostrum

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Carrefour de Londres
Odysseum

Montpellier is home to one of France's biggest aquariums...
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Jardin Méditerranéen Cade de Roquebrun

Rue des Olivettes

Visit this garden of exotic Mediterranean plants a flowers...
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Hôtel St Côme

Place St Côme

From Anatomy To Commerce...
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Musée Languedocien

7 rue Jacques Coeur

Regional History...
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Musée de l'Infanterie

170 Avenue Lepic
(Caserne Guillaut)

Find out all about France's foot soldiers and their history...
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Domaine de Grammont

Avenue Albert- Einstein

Spacious Park on the Outskirts of the City...
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Hôtel des Trésoriers de la Bourse

4 rue des Trésoriers de la Bourse

Magnificence in the City Center...
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Musée d'Anatomie

2 rue de l'Ecole-de-Médecine

The Art of Dissection...
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Musée Atger

2 rue Ecole de Médecine

Masterly Drawings...
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Musée du Vieux Montpellier

2 Place Pétrarque
Hôtel de Varennes

Discover Montpellier's diverse history...
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Esplanade Charles-De-Gaulle

Esplanade Charles de Gaulle
Boulevard Sarrail

Oasis of Tranquility...
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Place de la Comédie

Place de la Comédie

Montpellier's Main Square...
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