Landmark
Place de la Comédie
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Place de la Comédie is the vibrant, bustling heart of Montpellier. This enormous oval-shaped pedestrian square is always alive with activity, locals strolling, children playing, and visitors sipping coffee at terrace cafes. At its center stands the elegant Fountain of the Three Graces, a 18th-century sculpture representing the daughters of Zeus. The square is flanked by the Opéra Comédie on one side and the grand facade of the Musée Fabre on the other. By day, it's a sunny meeting point; by night, it glows under soft lights, with street performers and diners spilling onto the pavement. It's the perfect starting point for exploring the city's historic center.
Don't miss
- Admire the Fountain of the Three Graces, a classic neoclassical sculpture
- People-watch from a cafe terrace on the square's edge
- See the Opéra Comédie, a beautiful 19th-century theater
- Browse the daily flower market held on the square
- Walk the full perimeter to appreciate the harmonious architecture
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Place de la Comédie
You can see Place de la Comédie on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
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