Montpellier, le Peyrou © Guillaume Payen 1/3

Montpellier

On the Occitanie Rail Tour

Discover Montpellier

Young, dynamic, festive. Montpellier is a beautiful university town, graced with sunshine and the nearby Mediterranean Sea.

History and modernity rub shoulders in the hustle and bustle of daily life: the incomparable architectural and cultural heritage of the Écusson—the city's pedestrian-only historic centre—is right next to the ultra-contemporary architecture of the Antigone and Port-Marianne districts. Culture and sports are major activities here, with hosts of events, festivals and major exhibitions.

Must-see

Discover the highlights of Montpellier, a thousand-year-old city.

In Montpellier, you'll enjoy: 

  • Walking through the old town centre and then relaxing on a terrace in the majestic Place de la Canourgue.
  • Visiting Port Marianne and its contemporary architecture, and lunching in one of the eateries in the Marché du Lez.
  • Having fun with friends during the FISEWorld Montpellier, International Extreme Sports Festival.
  • Admiring the panoramic view from the Arc de Triomphe or from the bar rooftop of restaurant Arbre Blanc.
  • For fans, taking a guided tour of Montpellier to the heart of the French series “Un si grand soleil”, organised by the Tourist Information Centre.
  • Cycling to the sea via Maguelone Cathedral.

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