Montpellier Things to Do

Situated in the Figuerolles district, this little park offers a quiet spot away from the noise of the traffic on nearby Avenue Lodève. Within the park are several community centers, including the "Maison pour Tous Albert Sarraz... more

This tiny park opposite the railway station was designed in 1858 and recently restored after the construction of the tramway that runs alongside. It offers a pleasant spot to await your chosen means of transport. Featuring an u... more

This photo gallery on the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle presents temporary exhibitions lasting more or less six weeks on various themes. At Easter 2000 the gallery presented a collection of photographs of eggs and then an amusing... more

The Pénitents Bleus fraternity, (derived from the fraternity of Sainte Claude de Charnier), initially established themselves in the Sainte Eulalie church. Over the centuries it underwent a series of major changes. It was dissol... more

This tiny chapel is that of the Dominicans, followers of the rule of St Augustine from which the adjacent street takes its name. The stark simplicity of the chapel sets it apart and offers a refreshing change from most other ch... more

In the center of the village of Celleneuve (now engulfed by the surrounding city) stands one of Montpellier's oldest churches. Constructed during the 11th Century, this Romanesque church also bears the result of renovations and... more

Théâtre de Grammont, part of the extensive Domaine de Grammont complex, serves the region of Languedoc-Roussillon as a National Center for Drama. It presents modern and classical theatrical productions. Look on the website for... more

Opposite the zoo, a network of paths wind up and down the slopes of this 30-hectare (75-acre) zone of bush and woodland. A popular site among joggers, there's no obligation to follow their lead as this unusual spot can be appre... more

Come and discover the history of the French infantry from 1480 to the present day. This little museum was created in 1973 and is filled with 800 illustrated documents, 43 mannequins, and 130 pictures and flags allowing you to t... more

Among the tall tower blocks that distinguish this far flung suburb of Montpellier, the public garden of the Mas de la Paillade (now an annex of the Town Hall) descends down to the banks of the Mosson. A small dam on the river a... more