Montpellier is a stylish southern city in France that offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy. Here are some of the top things to see and do in Montpellier:
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Lose yourself to get to know Montpelliers many faces by exploring the Ecusson quartier, where you can saunter through the narrow streets with honey limestone walls, whorled balconies, and carved marble heads from the Belle Epoque.
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Visit the Musee Fabre, which houses a collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 21st century.
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Soak up the sun and enjoy the nearby sea by visiting the Parc de Lunaret - Zoo de Montpellier.
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Explore the history of the oldest medical school in Europe by visiting the Universite Montpellier.
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Absorb Montpelliers music, dance, and circus shows by checking out the active live-arts scene with dozens of venues across the city.
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Visit the Cathedrale St. Pierre, which is a spectacular cathedral with awe-inspiring towers.
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Stroll around Europes largest pedestrian areas where visitors will find many cafes and restaurants. The city center is the Place de la Comedie, which is a medieval street.
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Visit the Triumphal Arch, which is Montpelliers version of the Arc de Triomphe.
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Experience one of the many events that are always going on in Montpellier.
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Eat and drink in Montpellier, where you can find a variety of restaurants, bars, and cafes to choose from.
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Visit the Jardin des Plantes, the citys very own botanical garden.
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Tour all of Montpelliers lovely townhomes, of which there are more than 200.
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Check out the Hôtels, extravagant 17th and 18th-century mansions that give Montpelliers old center its class.
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Visit the église Saint Roch, église Saint Anne, or the renowned Arc de Triomphe, which are some of the citys significant landmarks that you simply must see.
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Take a day trip to Pic Saint-Loup, St. Guilhem le Desert, or the Châteaux of Grès de Montpellier & Wine Tasting.
Montpellier is a city that has something for everyone, from exploring the history of the oldest medical school in Europe to enjoying the nearby sea. Visitors can also enjoy the active live-arts scene, dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, and explore typical neighborhood locales.
