It's hard to find locals who were born in Montpellier. A college town and cultural center, Languedoc-Rousillon's capital seduces visitors and then compels them to stay. Reputed to be the most light-hearted place in the south, Montpellier prides itself on a diverse population of partygoers and some of the best gay nightlife in France. Amateur theatrical and musical performances take place in pl. de la Comédie, academics browse trendy bookstores, and tourists shop for funky flair in hip boutiques.
The closest airport to Montpellier is the Aéroport International Montepllier Mediterranée in Mauguio (☎ 04 67 20 85 00.) There is a 15min. navette from pl. de l'Europe to the airport ( $ ...more
The right fork in front of the train station, rue Mageulone, leads to place de la Comédie, Montpellier's spectacular central square, with the three Graces fountain, a carousel, the tram station, and cafes ...more
Montpellier offers many excellent budget options in centre ville. For other reasonably priced hotels not listed below, search the peripheries of the vieille ville, especially in the sidestreets coming ...more
In Montpellier's vieille ville, it is no exaggeration to say that you can't walk two steps without bumping into another cafe or restaurant. All of the squares, notably pl. de la Comédie and pl. Jean Jaurès ...more
For sightseeing, nothing beats place de la Comédie, which is spectacularly illuminated every evening and hosts open-air performances that range from traditional French accordion to hot Spanish fire dancing ...more
Montpellier is a musical mecca throughout the year, but the scene amps up the volume every July for the Festival Radio France et Montpellier Languedoc-Roussillon. Musicians of all genres come from around ...more
Although Montpellier is particularly famous for its gay nightlife, there is something for everyone in this student capital. Without a doubt, start your night off at one of the vibrant café-brasseriesin ...more
With picturesque streets along a dramatic gorge, St-Guilhem-le-Désert (sehn-geel-ehm-luh-day-zayr) has been popular among tourists since the 19th century. Contrary to its name, the village is far from ...more
If Nice is a fierce drag queen, then Montpellier is her shy but still fabulous sister. Sun-kissed and six miles from the beach, Montpellier’s gayborhood centers on place du Marché aux Fleurs ...more
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