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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.
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.
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.
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.
Jardin des plantes de Montpellier
The oldest botanical garden in France contains thousands of plant species and trees that are hundreds of years old.
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.
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.
Montpellier Aqueduct
Learn about the local history of Montpellier when you spend time at Montpellier Aqueduct. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Botanical Garden
The oldest botanical garden in France contains thousands of plant species and trees that are hundreds of years old.
Areas of Montpellier
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-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.
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.
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.
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.
Gares
Historic sites and coffeehouses are just a few features Gares is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Place Carnot Tram Station or Voltaire Tram Station.