Quick Summary:

  • Montpellier is a city located in the south of France.
  • It is not a seaside location, though it is located only 10 short kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Montpellier has all the historic charm of its seaside neighbors as well as all the history and culture of France’s bigger inland cities.
  • Visitors in Montpellier will delight in the variety of art galleries and museums, which showcase the city’s history from the ancient churches which once ruled the city to the street art that now adorns its walls.
  • Those looking for a bit of a stroll can walk along the old aqueduct or shop in a local market for fresh food or a bottle of Languedoc wine.
  • If good food is the objective, Montpellier has got that covered as well, with amazing restaurants located in old bathhouses and relaxed pubs with cheap, delicious drinks.


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1. Promenade du Peyrou ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Promenade du Peyrou | What to See in Montpellier, France
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2. Chateau de Flaugergues ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Chateau de Flaugergues | What to See in Montpellier, France
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3. Place de la Comedie

Place de la Comedie | What to See in Montpellier, France
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4. Bois de Montmaur

Bois de Montmaur | What to See in Montpellier, France
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5. Carre Sainte Anne

Carre Sainte Anne | What to See in Montpellier, France
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6. Musee Fabre

Musee Fabre | What to See in Montpellier, France
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7. Les Bains

Les Bains | What to See in Montpellier, France
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8. Porte du Peyrou

Porte du Peyrou | What to See in Montpellier, France
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9. Antigone

Antigone | What to See in Montpellier, France
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10. Halles Castellane

Halles Castellane | What to See in Montpellier, France
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11. Odysseum

Odysseum | What to See in Montpellier, France
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12. La Panacee

La Panacee | What to See in Montpellier, France
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13. Jardin des Plantes

Jardin des Plantes | What to See in Montpellier, France
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14. Aqueduc de Castries

Aqueduc de Castries | What to See in Montpellier, France
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15. Chateau de la Mogere

Chateau de la Mogere | What to See in Montpellier, France
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16. Esplanade Charles de Gaulle

Esplanade Charles de Gaulle | What to See in Montpellier, France
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17. Musee du Vieux Montpellier

Musee du Vieux Montpellier | What to See in Montpellier, France
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18. Musee d'Anatomie

Musee d'Anatomie | What to See in Montpellier, France
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19. Musee de l'Histoire de Montpellier

Musee de l'Histoire de Montpellier | What to See in Montpellier, France
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