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Trip to Montpellier
Montpellier, the capital of Hérault, has something to surprise you. This city with many aspects is particularly famous for the exceptional quality of life it offers. But Montpellier is also a very warm and welcoming city where there is no shortage of activities to do. To visit Montpellier is first of all to take an architectural journey. Here, each district is different from the others, promising you an illustrated discovery of a city more than 1 years old.
Discovering a city with two faces
Like the majority of French tourist towns, Montpellier is a perfect blend of rustic and contemporary architecture. It will not fail to seduce you with its medieval streets ideal for shopping. You will also be amazed by its new districts which combine natural spaces and buildings signed by the greatest architects such as Ricardo Bofill, Zaha Hadid or even Jean Nouvel. Without forgetting its new ultra-design tram, exceptionally shaped by Christian Lacroix. Montpellier is also a full-fledged gastronomic stopover. It welcomes 3 starred chefs who promise to wow your taste buds with local products with unique flavors, regional wines to be tasted almost on all the tables in Montpellier or directly in the estates and cellars of the region. In addition, there are the 30 municipalities of the city as well as its must-see places.
At the heart of Montpellier's history
Montpellier is first and foremost a historic city center, the ideal landmark for lovers of historical stories. You will greatly appreciate strolling through the narrow medieval streets that the inhabitants of the city have been able to preserve to keep in mind the most important moments in the history of Montpellier. Starting with the very pleasant Place de la Canourgue, the old central square of the city. Then continue on to the Place de la Comédie which opens directly onto the Opéra Comédie, an idyllic place inspired by the Opéra Garnier, and onto the Trois Grâces fountain. This part of the city is called L'Ecusson and it promises to make you discover many other treasures during your walks, from the Promenade du Peyrou to the faculty of medicine, via the Jardin des Plantes or the Crypt which is located under Place Jean-Jaurès.
The essentials not to be missed
Montpellier can also be discovered through the lively streets of the Place du Marché aux Fleurs, as well as the mansions that run from the Hôtel de Mirman to the Hôtel de Varennes. You will enjoy the other side of the city while shopping or having a drink around the corner.
To the north-west of the city, you will visit the Atger museum, the Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, the Arceaux aqueduct, the Peyrou promenade, the Fabre museum, the place de Canourge or the museum of Fougau.
To the west, you will be delighted to discover the modern district of Antigone, the Corum, the Champs de Mars garden, as well as the Place de la Comédie with its theater and pedestrian streets.
Eat and sleep cheap in Montpellier
Visiting Montpellier can make you really hungry and tire you out quickly. Fortunately, the city is full of good restaurants to satisfy the taste desires of lovers of local gastronomy. The streets of Montpellier are bordered by gourmet restaurants allowing you to taste different kinds of regional specialties. And there's something for those on a budget as well as for patrons looking for a luxurious place to eat.
Montpellier's hotels are not to be outdone. The city offers hotels that almost stand out, ranging from the most expensive to the most starred. But there are also cheaper but well located and perfectly pleasant places to spend an unforgettable stay in Montpellier. The city also offers great opportunities for seasonal accommodation such as private rentals, youth hostels, guest houses and villa rentals at reasonable rates. You will certainly find accommodation to your liking and meeting your needs in Montpellier.
Your cultural agenda in Montpellier
The most suitable period to visit Montpellier is between May to September. At that time, the city hosts many festivals to satisfy all tastes. Theater lovers can go to the Printemps des Comédiens which takes place in June, north of the city. Music lovers will appreciate the Guitar Internationals and the Radio France Montpellier Festival. Not to mention the Montpellier Dance Festival which takes place in July at the Ursulines, in the heart of the city. Athletes, for their part, will have a blast at the International Festival of Extreme Sports (Fise) which deals with the greatest disciplines such as skateboarding, rollerblading, BMX or even Wakeboarding.
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