Popular places to visit
Comedy Square
One of the largest pedestrianized squares in Europe is a great place to come for coffee, to see some opera and shop for food and fashion.
Montpellier Cathedral
Behind the fortress-like façade of this medieval church is a collection of biblical artworks and a striking-looking organ from the 18th century.
La Promenade du Peyrou
Walk between the arches of the vast aqueduct near the moated water tower in this dazzling park celebrating the glory of a monarch.
Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier during your stay in Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Fabre Museum
Step inside an 18th-century mansion to explore hundreds of years’ worth of art from some of the world's leading painters and artistic movements.
Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier
One of France's leading opera houses is a Montpellier institution that hosts opera and classical music concerts by world-renowned composers.
Things to do
Montpellier : Visit lavender field and an Olive Oil Mill
Montpellier:Half-Day Terrasses du Larzac Wine and grotto
Montpellier: Visit Cirque of Navacelle and its medieval mill
From Montpellier: Winery Tour in a Vintage Citroën 2CV
Montpellier: Half-day Trip to Etang de Thau Lake with Lunch
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Other neighbourhoods around Alco
Les Cévennes
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Les Cévennes and surrounding area, you can visit Montpellier Aqueduct and La Promenade du Peyrou.
Saint-Éloi
When in Saint-Éloi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Jardin des plantes de Montpellier or Montpellier Aqueduct and hop on the metro to see more the city at Universites des Sciences et Lettres Tram Station or Saint Eloi Tram Station.
Boutonnet
During your stop in Boutonnet, check out the gardens, and jump on the metro at Stade Philippides Tram Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Hopitaux-Facultes
Get to know Hopitaux-Facultes and its many features like its parks and shopping. You might want to explore sights like Domaine d'O and Montpellier Zoo, and you can jump on the metro at Occitanie Tram Station or Hopital Lapeyronie Tram Station to get around the city.
Historic Centre
Historic Centre is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to explore sights like Canourgue Square.
Montpellier-Centre
Noted for its historic sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier-Centre. Top attractions like Montpellier Cathedral and Canourgue Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.