Montpellier, a sun-kissed gem in southern France, invites you to explore its rich blend of history and modernity. Stroll through the medieval streets, marvel at the stunning architecture of the Place de la Comédie, and enjoy the local flavors at vibrant markets. With a lively student atmosphere, the city pulses with energy, offering plenty of art, culture, and outdoor spaces. Don't miss the historic botanical garden, one of the oldest in Europe, showcasing the region's diverse flora.
Montpellier, France
Top things to do in Montpellier
19 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.
Landmark4
La Panacee
173 reviews
Market5
Pomme de Reinette et Pomme d'Api
45 reviews
Entertainment4.5
Theatre Le Point Comedie
32 reviews
Sight3.5
Beauty Spa
20 reviews
Landmark
Château de Flaugergues
An 18th-century aristocratic mansion surrounded by vineyards, showcasing period architecture, French gardens, and a tapestry collection.
Park & nature
Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier
France's oldest botanical garden, created in 1593 for medical studies, featuring a rich collection of plants and historic greenhouses.
Museum
Musée Fabre
Montpellier's premier art museum, featuring European masterpieces from the Renaissance to modern times in a grand 18th-century mansion.
Landmark
Porte du Peyrou
A 17th-century triumphal arch modeled after the Porte Saint-Denis, serving as the entrance to Promenade du Peyrou.
Landmark
Place de la Comédie
Montpellier's main square, a vast pedestrian oval lined with cafes and anchored by the Fountain of the Three Graces.
Neighborhood
L'Écusson (Montpellier's Historic Centre)
Montpellier's medieval heart, a pedestrian labyrinth of narrow streets, grand mansions, and lively squares.
Religious site
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Montpellier
A Gothic cathedral with a distinctive fortified porch featuring two large conical towers.
Entertainment
Planet Ocean Montpellier
A combined aquarium and planetarium offering immersive journeys into the ocean and space, with over 30 tanks and a 360° dome.
Outdoor & fun
Parc Zoologique de Montpellier Henri de Lunaret
A large municipal zoo with free admission, featuring diverse animals and an Amazonian greenhouse in Montpellier.
Neighborhood
Antigone District
A monumental neoclassical urban development designed by Ricardo Bofill, featuring grand public spaces and symmetrical architecture.
Entertainment
Opéra Comédie
An 18th-century Italian-style opera house in Montpellier, home to the Opéra National de Montpellier and a major cultural venue.
Museum
Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
A museum within one of the world's oldest medical universities, housing an anatomy collection of nearly 6,000 specimens.
Museum
Carré Sainte-Anne
A former neo-Gothic church repurposed as a contemporary art exhibition space in Montpellier.
Landmark
Saint-Clément Aqueduct
An 18th-century aqueduct with two tiers of arches that once supplied water to Montpellier.
Park & nature
Promenade du Peyrou
An 18th-century royal promenade with panoramic city views and an equestrian statue of Louis XIV.
Tickets & tours
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