Montpellier Things to Do

This 26-meter (85-foot) high tower is one of only two surviving towers (the other is the Tour des Pins) of the medieval city ramparts that once encircled the city. In the 18th Century the tower was transformed into an observato... more

Come to the Museum of Old Montpellier to get to know Montpellier better and discover the tumultuous and peaceful past of the city. The museum's abundant collection includes furnishings, objects and clothing from the Middle Ages... more

Formerly called "Lattara," the town of Lattes was once an important port. The findings from excavations in this ancient town are exhibited in the museum, which is part of the Regional Center for Archaeological Documentation. Th... more

Erected in 1691, this monument is one of several built to glorify the monarchy. The carved medallions, dating from 1773, celebrate the achievements of King Louis XIV of France. A small door under the vaulted archway provides ac... more

This château is one of Montpellier's many former country residences that today is classified as a historic monument. In 1712 the adviser to the king, Fulcrand Limozin, acquired the residence and set about renovating it. The châ... more

Spread across several levels, this center offers a range of multimedia for consultation and occasionally for loan. Adults and children alike will find plenty of opportunities for both learning and pleasure. The music room offer... more

Constructed in 1740, this building served initially as the chapel of the Monastery of the Pères de Mercédaires. These fathers were the custodians of a remarkable relic: the skull of Saint Eulalie. It was brought to Montpellier... more

L'Antirouille is one of the most frequented music bars in Montpellier. Doors open at 9p and there is a concert almost every night of the week. The diverse program is arranged by the colorful patron Jacky and tends to be oriente... more

Located just outside the town center, the Zénith in Montpellier is the little sister of the famous concert hall in Paris, which bears the same name. The hall can accommodate up to 6000 people under its tent-like structure, and... more

This delightful little park lies between Avenue de la Gaillarde and Rue de Las Sorbes. It is dedicated to the local botanist Pierre Magnol who was director of the Jardin des Plantes in the 18th Century and to whom we owe the na... more