Montpellier is among the greatest cities to go to in France however it’s so underrated as a result of let’s face it, that is France we’re speaking about and there are such a lot of well-liked cities all throughout France that not all cities get fairly the eye they deserve.
It’s humorous as a result of most individuals know the title of the town however whenever you go right down to the quantity of people that have visited it in comparison with say Paris or Good or Bordeaux, these numbers do go down much more.
The factor is although, Montpellier is definitely an incredible metropolis to go to and there’s a lot to do within the metropolis and likewise simply outdoors of the town, making it a fantastic spot so as to add to a French street journey.
Anyway, sufficient waffle from me, listed here are the perfect locations in Montpellier that you should try whenever you go to.
1.) Place De La Comédie
The Place de la Comédie is a superb spot to begin your journey to Montpellier because it’s form of the ‘coronary heart’ of the town.
That is like the town’s principal sq. and there are many bars and eating places dotted throughout right here so when you’re undecided the place to pop into for a drink to chill off (as a result of Montpellier will get actually sizzling in summer season), this can be a excellent spot to pop into, granted with a tad larger costs than when you enterprise out just a little additional away.
Place de la Comédie can be dwelling to Opera Comedie, a completely beautiful theatre with beautiful interiors.
Usually, locations like this are usually missed when visiting (it tends to be extra of a factor you do whenever you dwell there than say whenever you’re in Montpellier for a say a weekend) however it’s completely the most effective locations in Montpellier to go to if you wish to discover the town like an area.
It’s value checking upfront of visiting Montpellier for reveals on the Opera Comedie so you may plan appropriately and hang around with the locals in moderately grand trend.
2.) Musée Fabre
Musee Fabre is completely one of many highlights of the town and the most effective locations in Montpellier even when you’re not an artwork buff.
It’s this grand museum which performs dwelling to a lot unbelievable artwork from historic grand masters. We’re speaking Botticelli, Monet, Raphael and so many extra.
There’s additionally a very cool gallery inside devoted to the work of Frédéric Bazille.
Musee Fabre is definitely considered the most effective artwork galleries in all of France which is saying lots.
We truly confirmed up right here intent on a fast go to earlier than going for lunch and located ourselves nonetheless right here 2 hours after the unique time we have been supposed to depart so it’s positively value setting apart a good bit of time to discover the place.
3.) Promenade Du Peyrou
Promenade du Peyrou is among the greatest locations in Montpellier to whereas away a sunny afternoon.
It’s a stunning form of mini-park subsequent to the Arc de Triomphe (which can be value visiting for causes we’ll record beneath – spoiler alert, you don’t have to only have a look at it from afar – you may truly climb up inside it).
In Promenade du Peyrou you’ll discover an unbelievable statue devoted to King Louis the 14th of France, the well-known Solar King who referred to as the attractive palace of Versailles his dwelling. the place you’ll see the monumental equestrian statue dedicated to Solar King.
And when you’re trying to depart Montepellier with one thing of an uncommon treasure, on Sundays there’s a flea market right here from round 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. that’s completely value visiting.
When you’re trying to simply go to to chill out, it’s value noting that there’s an natural farmers’ market on the Boulevard des Arceaux on the Boulevard des Arceaux (which is correct subsequent to this) the place you may decide up some recent produce and have a little bit of an impromptu picnic within the park.
The farmer’s market at Boulevard des Arceaux is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays and runs from 7 a.m. until round 1:30 p.m.
4.) Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
No go to to Montpellier is full and not using a go to to the wonderful Cathédrale St Pierre.
It’s unquestionably probably the most iconic buildings to go to within the metropolis and is as spectacular inside as it’s from the surface.
The Cathédrale St Pierre is taken into account to be an important Gothic constructing in Montpellier.
It took round 200 years to construct and is completely free to go to (which implies you’ve gotten even much less of an excuse to not 😉 )
5.) Château De Flaugergues
One of many locations individuals are inclined to miss out on visiting in Montpellier is the wonderful Château de Flaugergues and understandably in order many of the different locations to go to in Montpellier are inside straightforward strolling distance from one another and this one is just a little bit additional out.
It’s value noting although that it’s solely like an hour’s stroll from the Place de la Comédie and only a 12-minute taxi experience so it’s actually not that far.
Château de Flaugergues is certainly the most effective locations in Montpellier to go to as a result of it’s truly received a good bit happening there so you may very simply whereas away a number of hours right here.
There’s a restaurant right here, a fantastic tour of the chateau itself, unbelievable gardens, wine retailers and a lot extra.
Simply make sure you e-book your ticket upfront to keep away from any disappointment of not having the ability to get in on the day. You are able to do it on their official web site and it’s straightforward sufficient to take action.
6.) Jardin Des Plantes
Jardin des Plantes, is sort of actually the botanical gardens within the metropolis and is one other excellent spot to go to whenever you need a little bit of downtime exploring in Montpellier.
Again within the day, Montpellier was thought-about to be a medicinal metropolis and as so many fascinating medicinal vegetation might be discovered right here.
It’s form of a cool approach to dip into the historical past of the town by way of an uncommon route. The Jardin des Plantes can be considered one of Europe’s first botanical gardens.
It was inbuilt 1593 beneath the orders of King Henri the 4th and has since then turn out to be a mannequin for a lot of different botanical gardens dotted throughout France.
7.) The Mikvé
The Mikve is among the spots most individuals in Montpellier would by no means consider visiting and understandably so, because it’s form of hidden beneath the town and you may solely entry it when you e-book a tour with official guides from the town.
For the uninitiated, a Mikve is a ceremonial Jewish bathtub which is finished to purify those that bathe in it.
This Mikve in Montepellier dates again to the thirteenth century making it one of many oldest in Europe.
It’s additionally the most effective preserved and is certainly the most effective locations in Montpellier to go to to get one other perspective on the town’s historical past.
8.) Pic Saint-Loup
When you head up north in Montpellier, you’ll discover the Pic Saint-Loup which is an unbelievable mountain and one thing of an iconic image of this a part of the South of France.
I do should say, it’s not essentially essentially the most wise place to go to in case you are solely in Montepellier for a weekend because it does take a good bit of effort to go to, nonetheless, if you end up with extra time within the metropolis then it’s the most effective locations in Montpellier to go to for nature.
When you resolve to go to, make sure you convey your climbing sneakers with you as to get to the height of this mountain, you are able to do a six-kilometre path from Cazevieille, which is on the South facet.
In case you are planning on doing this hike from the North facet, it’s value getting a information to do that with as it’s trickier from there.
It’s value noting that there are many actually cool caves and vineyards all alongside this space in order that they make for unbelievable distractions and certainly nice (and moderately tasty) causes to do that hike.
9.) Arc De Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe, which you may bear in mind I discussed earlier on is one other iconic a part of Montpellier.
Comparable in construction to Paris, it’s a grand monument that serves as is the royal entryway Promenade de Peyrou.
It was inbuilt 1693 so there’s a good bit of historical past right here. The perfect a part of the Arc de Triomphe is which you can truly go inside it and climb as much as the very high.
The view from the highest is, in fact, the most effective on the town and so it’s once more simply the most effective locations in Montpellier to go to for excellent views and a little bit of the town’s historical past.
Talking of historical past, in case you are certainly one thing of a historical past buff, you’ll discover a go to right here moderately fascinating and there are numerous reliefs and inscriptions on the arch value noting.
A few of stated notable sightings are the Canal des Deux Mers’s constriction and the Seize of Namur from the 9 Years’ Conflict.
And in a random little bit of trivia, this arch is also referred to as the Porte du Peyrou since it’s truly like a door to Place Royale du Peyrou.
10.) Place De La Canourgue
Now whereas the Place de la Comédie is likely to be the busiest sq. within the metropolis, the Place de la Canourgue is definitely the oldest sq. within the metropolis and positively value popping into.
It’s comparatively quieter and has a cute little backyard vibe, full with a unicorn fountain and a view of the cathedral within the background.
There’s not a complete lot to do there, it’s extra a spot to chill out in however it’s value popping into in your jaunt by Montpellier
11.) Saint-Guilhem-Le-Désert
There’s sufficient to do in Montpellier in case you are visiting for a comparatively brief time period (e.g. only for a number of days) however when you do fancy a jaunt outdoors the town, a very lovely place value visiting from Montpellier is Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert.
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is among the most beautiful villages in France and seems like a village nestled within the facet of a mountain, nearly prefer it’s been carved from it.
Solely like 243 individuals dwell right here so it’s pretty quiet and I believe it simply provides to make for a extra well-rounded go to to this a part of France.
While you’re there make sure you try the early-ninth century’s Benedictine abbey, which is now a UNESCO-listed Heritage Web site.
In Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, additionally, you will discover an unbelievable 18th-century organ which was constructed earlier than the French Revolution (designed by Jean-Pierre Cavaillé) and has been brilliantly preserved.
This organ is claimed to be the most effective works of Cavaillé, so it’s positively value making the time to see this piece.
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