Boutonnet

Montpellier

Boutonnet
Boutonnet
Boutonnet
Boutonnet
Boutonnet
Filled with university students and families, this northern Montpellier neighborhood erupts with excitement for its lively annual jazz band festival.

Boutonnet was once an area for industrial agriculture, with cotton factories serving the needs of Montpellier and beyond. Visit today to wander around a pleasant residential area with a college-town atmosphere. The zone has half a dozen universities of varying specialties.

The neighborhood of Boutonnet began to take on a bohemian atmosphere in the late 19th century when the Gypsies of Roussillon started to settle in Boutonnet and other spots around the city, folding their merchant trade and love of fairs and festivals into the local culture.

Rue du Faubourg Boutonnet remains a popular spot for strolling, shopping, dining and evening dancing and cocktails. Enjoy French cuisine ranging from French coffee and delightful pastries to gourmet multi-course farm-to-table meals.

Participate in continuing merriment if you’re here for the Fanfares Festival. Starting in 1995, this annual event has brought jazz band and other musicians together for a June celebration. Listen to costumed musicians, browse through treasures at the large garage sale, dance in the streets and join locals in raucous celebration.

Throughout the year, Boutonnet offers sunny days for walks through its leafy parks and dining al fresco at its many restaurants. At Parc Sainte Odile, once the site of the city’s ancient castle, sit under the shade of Aleppo pines, Provençal cypresses and Montpellier maples. Bring kids to the playground slides or public pool.

Surrounding Parc Sainte Odile, wander past university residences and stop at coffee shops, trendy restaurants or cafés, mingling with students and faculty.

Boutonnet is a very pleasant spot for pedestrians, with shaded streets and frequent tempting spots offering shopping or snacking. Rent bikes or ride the tram or buses to connect with other parts of Montpellier. Be sure to cross into the neighboring Beaux Arts zone for museums and theaters.


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Top hotels in Boutonnet

Hotel Belaroia
Hotel Belaroia
4 out of 5
11 rue Pagezy, Montpellier
The price is P3,781 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P3,781
P4,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Montpellier. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (581 reviews)
"All good. Great restaurant on site"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Hotel Belaroia
Zenitude Hotel la Valadiere, Ascend Hotel Collection
Zenitude Hotel la Valadiere, Ascend Hotel Collection
4 out of 5
1292 Allee Des Thermes, Juvignac
The price is P5,093 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P5,093
P6,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Juvignac. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (539 reviews)
"Très bonne expérience. la chambre et spa magnifique"

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025

Zenitude Hotel la Valadiere, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hôtel Campanile Montpellier Centre St Roch
Hôtel Campanile Montpellier Centre St Roch
3 out of 5
11 Rue Pagezy, Montpellier
The price is P5,348 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
P5,348
P6,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 3-star spa residence in Montpellier. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (395 reviews)
"Very Nice stay with a friendly staff, nice breakfast options as well, very clean. The only aspect I did not care for was that though the hotel described a fitness area, that area was sparse with functional equipment. Otherwise for those that do not desire that feature would recommend this hotel ..."

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Hôtel Campanile Montpellier Centre St Roch
JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch
JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch
50 Rue Isabelle Eberhardt, Montpellier, Hérault
The price is P3,319 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P3,319
P4,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this hotel in Montpellier. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (216 reviews)
"Very good vibes. Friendly staff. Great bar and hood food. There’s a lot of construction in the area so it’s easy to dismiss the property. It’s in up and coming area. Tucked away from the busy city Center but a short walk away- less than 10 mins. Parking is a short walk away - 1 minute."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch
Pullman La Pléiade Montpellier Centre
Pullman La Pléiade Montpellier Centre
4 out of 5
1 Rue Des Pertuisanes, Montpellier, Herault
The price is P8,602 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P8,602
P9,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Montpellier. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (905 reviews)
"Great services, attached to a shopping Mall and walkable to city center, the staff was very accommodating and very kind, the old town goes through some construction, so it was confusing to get to the hotel, the room was nice and clean"

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025

Pullman La Pléiade Montpellier Centre
Best Western Hotelio Montpellier Sud
Best Western Hotelio Montpellier Sud
3 out of 5
1 Chemin Saint-Hubert, Lattes
The price is P4,298 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P4,298
P5,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Lattes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Comedy Square and Goolfy Mini-Golf ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (448 reviews)
"Overall is a good hotel, dining options are limited"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024

Best Western Hotelio Montpellier Sud
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Other neighbourhoods around Boutonnet

Babotte\'s Tower featuring heritage elements

Montpellier-Centre

Noted for its historic sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier-Centre. Top attractions like Montpellier Cathedral and Jardin des plantes de Montpellier 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.

Montpellier-Centre
Montpellier Cathedral showing street scenes

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 Montpellier Cathedral.

Historic Centre

Les Beaux-Arts

When in Les Beaux-Arts and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Corum Convention Center or Jardin des plantes de Montpellier and hop on the metro to see more the city at Jeu de Mail des Abbes Tram Station or Beaux-Arts Tram Station.

Les Beaux-Arts
Montpellier featuring cycling, a square or plaza and street scenes

Ecusson

If you're spending time in Ecusson, check out sights like Montpellier Cathedral or Fabre Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Comedie Tram Station or Louis Blanc Tram Station.

Ecusson
Montpellier which includes street scenes

Montpellier City-Centre

Noted for its historic sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier City-Centre. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Fabre Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.

Montpellier City-Centre
Hopitaux-Facultes

Hopitaux-Facultes

Get to know Hopitaux-Facultes and its many features like its parks and shopping. You might want to explore sights like Montpellier Zoo and Domaine d'O, and you can jump on the metro at Occitanie Tram Station or Hopital Lapeyronie Tram Station to get around the city.

Hopitaux-Facultes

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