See what the experts are saying about Montpellier. Get expert advice on how to get there, what to see and more.
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Introduction
In Montpellier, there are no well-organised Parisian arrondissements as in Paris. While municipal publications divide the city into "cantons", few of its inhabitants are aware of the boundaries of these administrative regions, preferring to o... Continue reading »
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History
The history of Monte pestelario is a story of twists and turns that highlights the two essential characteristics of this fascinating city: ambition and intelligence. A former trading post for spices, place of pilgrimage and centre of learning... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Montpellier is a young city, due to a population that is mostly composed of international students, and it has a rich and historical inheritance. It comes as no surprise therefore to find so many different kinds of hotels in this city; differ... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
With a long history, yet young population, Montpellier's bars and restaurants vary in mood and setting. Choose between appetising local specialties, or if you prefer, Italian, Spanish, Moroccan, and Mediterranean cuisine, which are all partic... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Montpellier's constant stream of newcomers soon discover that there's plenty to see and do in this young, cosmopolitan, university city: it has something for everyone, for all age groups and at all kinds of prices… Not only has the city much... Continue reading »
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Tours
The best starting point for these tours is Place de la Comédie, the very heart of the city. Laid out in the 18th century with the magnificent Opéra Comédie theatre—an exact copy of Paris' opera house—on your left and the fountain of the Three... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: The Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (+33 04 6720 8500 / http://www.montpellier.aeroport.fr) provides service to over 60 destinations in France, Europe and worldwide with airlines including: Air Algerie (+33... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Montpellier Country: France Montpellier by the Numbers: Population: 244,700 Elevation: 16 feet Average Annual Precipitation: 27.9 inches Average January Temperature: 42 degrees F Average July Temperature: 72 degrees F Quick Facts:... Continue reading »
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Introduction
758km (471 miles) SW of Paris; 161km (100 miles) NW of Marseille; 50km (31 miles) SW of Nîmes The capital of Mediterranean (or Lower) Languedoc, the ancient university city of Montpellier is renowned for its medical school, founded in the... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Some 12 trains per day arrive from Avignon (trip time: 1 hr.), 12 from Marseille (trip time: 1 3/4 hr.), every 2 hours from Toulouse (trip time: 2 hr.), and 17 per day from Perpignan (trip time: 1 1/2 hr.). Trains arriving hour... Continue reading »
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