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Located 50 km SW of Nimes and 3-1/4 hours via TGV from Paris, the university city of Montpellier is one of the liveliest cities in the south of France. The capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, Montpellier is centered around the oblong place de la Comedie (known as “l’Oeuf” or “the egg”), home to a number of cafes and boutiques, in addition to the ornate 19th-century opera house.
The city suffered major damage during the Wars of Religion and was largely rebuilt in the 17th century. Situated between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea the city can best be viewed from the Promenade de Peyrou, an 18th-century square featuring formal gardens and the end of the 18th-century aqueduct modeled on the Pont du Gard.
- Pros:Good climat! Nice monuments! Good food!
- In a nutshell:Very nice city!
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This Medieval archaeological garden is set around the remains of the 13th century Saint Esprit church which was a... more travel advice
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The distric is organised arround a large mall. The project was managed by the catalan architect Ricardo Bofill who... more travel advice
Place de L'Europe
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This square is one of the most beautifull modern places in Montpellier. Next to a riverside and with wonderfull outdoor... more travel advice
Town Hall
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The city contains Roman ruins. The three square towers of the fortified Palais des Archeveques, date from the 13th and... more travel advice
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Comments (17)
Looks a lot like our trams in Munich :) Very nice page about this city!
Great variety of architecture here,lovely pics, and information
great page!
Great page! I haven't been to Montpellier, but it looks like I've missed something! Hopefully I can go here on a next trip to France :-))
Gr8 page, tips & photos! thanks! Think I'll have to add this to my evergrowing intinerary for my next (hopeful) trip! Cheers from downunder!
Nice job!
I didnt know that there were 2 Arc's in France
The one thing I regret is not touring the South of France...My brother said it was beautiful and unlike Paris is a total different world in itself. I take it you know your French?!?!
Nice introduction to a sunny City in the South.
What a nice place! Those incredible blue skies are the perfect frame for that magnificent architecture.