Visit Montpellier -
Montpellier is the capital of the Hérault department as well as the
Languedoc-Roussillon region.
Although not terribly large, it is a vibrant
city thanks to its student population. It is also home to a thriving gay
community. The old city is lovely, bursting with history from Roman times on
up, and where the action is: for shopping, pubs and people watching. Plus
it's largely a pedestrian zone. Today it vies with Toulouse for the title of
most dynamic city in the south. The reputation of its university especially,
founded in the thirteenth century and most famous for its medical school, is
a long-standing one: more than 60,000 students still set the intellectual
and cultural tone of the city – the average age of whose residents is said
to be just 25.
Travel - News
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Montpellier Méditerranée Airport is the 9th French airport and the 1st
airport in Languedoc Roussillon with more than 1,300,000 passengers (2005) from
3 regular airlines (Air France,
British Airways,
Ryanair) with more than 50
destinations in France (including 14 daily flights to
Paris), Europe and
throughout the world. A trading zone of 2.5 million inhabitants within a radius
of 90 minutes access time awaits you. The airport has a strong geographical
position on the Mediterranean Arc, on the European North/South route and is a
gateway to the Mediterranean.
Hotels near Montpellier Méditerranée Airport
Appart'hôtel Victoria Garden Montpellier
Located just outside Montpellier in a pine-tree forest, the hotel was renovated
in 2006 and offers luxury accommodation in delightful and peaceful countryside.
Dream of waking up to the twittering of birds and the chirping of cicadas in a
35 m² fully-equipped suite with terrace overlooking the sea. These suites have
been designed to provide full autonomy for the duration of your stay. Here you
will enjoy the quietness of the area and a vision of luxury, with emphasis on
detail and service. Stay for only one night, or for as long as you like.
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Citadines Antigone Apart Hotel Montpellier
Citadines Antigone Apart Hotel is in the heart of Antigone, the urban district
renovated by architect Ricardo Bofill, opposite the town hall, now known as "The
Polygon". Montpellier is also famous for its historic quarter around St Anne's
Church, for the Place de la Comedie (opera, cinemas, restaurants), the Musee
Fabre (sumptuous collections of 19th-century painting), the botanical garden and
for its beaches only a ten-minute car-ride away. The 3-star establishment offers
you 124 apartments over 3 floors.
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Musée Fabre - At the eastern edge of Montpellier Old Town, diametrically
opposite the Promenade du Peyrou, lies its simpler counterpart, the Esplanade
Charles de Gaulle. On the west side (Rue Montpellieret) stands the Musée Fabre,
which includes a picture gallery with works by old Italian and Dutch painters,
as well as older and more modern French masters and fine 18th C. sculptures.
Arc de Triomphe - Erected in 1691, this monument is one of several built
to glorify the monarchy. The carved medallions, dating from 1773, celebrate the
achievements of king Louis XIV of France. A small door under the vaulted archway
provides access to the interior of the monument and a staircase winds up to the
rooftop terrace for a magnificent view of the city. Contact the Office du
Tourisme for information on opening times. Free visits are organised on Journees
du Patrimoine (heritage days) in September.
Parc zoologique du Lunaret - 50, avenue d'Agropolis. This zoo covers
80 hectares and contains over 100 different indigenous and exotic species. The
spacious enclosures and vegetation allow the animals some privacy. A little
patience is amply rewarded by the possibility of seeing zebra, antelope, camels
and even cheetah in a habitat of woodland and scrub. With 9km of paths to
explore and several picnic sites, the zoo allows a relaxing yet active and
educational visit. Admission is free.
Shopping Montpellier
The main
shopping street, the rue de la Loge, leads from place de la Comédie,
the jumping-off point for the old town. Montpellier’s new town, Antigone, is
reached through the Polygone shopping mallon one corner of
place de la Comédie.
Eating and Drinking Montpellier
Le Jardin des Sens
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Montpellier
possesses one of France’s top haute-cuisine restaurants, the
Michelin-starred Le Jardin des Sens (11 avenue St-Lazare, 04 99 58 38
38). It has also opened a cheaper bistro version called La Compagnie des
Comptoirs (51 avenue François Delmas, 04 99 58 39 29).
Castel Ronceray. This restaurant has one of the best-known addresses
in the city. The entrance to this refined dining establishment is an
attractive courtyard of a beautiful 19th century residence. The service is
first class and so are the elegant furnishings. The menu is superb and
offers local specialties including venison and duck fillets prepared to
perfection. The address is 130 rue Castel Ronceray.
La Maison de la Lozère (27 rue Aiguillerie, 04 67 66 46 36) is a
fine local secret with a belly-busting dégustation menu (everything on la
carte) for €80. Wine buffs can pick a bottle from the shelves to go with
their meal at the Caves Jean Jaurès (3 rue Collot, 04 67 60 27 33).
Bar du Musee - This bar lies just behind the Musee Fabre on the
corner of Rue du College and Rue Montpellieret. This bar is always a
pleasant place to have a drink and there are occasional exhibitions. Enter
alone and you are more than likely to leave with new found friends. The
prices here are very reasonable.
Sports & Activities Montpellier
With the
area’s naturally beautiful surroundings, the golf courses around Montpellier
are visually stunning. Many people who visit Montpellier bring along their
clubs and spend a few days playing on the public golf courses in the area.
Golf de Montpellier Massane - Designed by the
Californian Ronald Frearn, the Massane 18-hole course (par 72, 6044 metres)
will give you a game to remember. Surrounded by scented gorse bushes and
lakes filled with multicoloured carp, each hole has its own character. The
course has undulating fairways, pale sand bunkers, and very varied greens.
Hotels near the Massane Golf Baillargues
Golf
de Montpellier Fontcaude - You have a choice of two courses: the 18-hole
International course (par 72, 6292 metres) which is very varied, laid out in
the scented scrubland and on the wooded banks of a river and the 9-hole
‘Executive’ course (par 29, 1290 metres), a compact course which will suit
players at all levels.
Hotels near the Fontcaude Golf Juvignac
Coulondres Golf - In the heart of the garrigue that surrounds
Montpellier, the Coulondres golf course is a charming invitation to tourism,
sport and relaxation.
Hotels near Coulondres Golf
Golf
De La Grande-MotteOn
the edge of a lagoon, a stone’s throw from the beaches, the golf club at
this famous seaside resort offers two 18-hole courses and a compact
6-hole course, all laid out in the best Florida traditions by the
designer Robert Trent Jones Senior.
Hotels near Golf De La Grande-Motte
Horseback riding is another fun activity available in
Montpellier. Various companies around the city offer guided horse tours, and
certain ones will rent out horses for private day-use.
Seeing that Montpellier is located very close to the Gulf of Lion, water
sports are popular with visitors. There are numerous swimming areas located
minutes outside of the city center, and certain beaches offer water sports
such as jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, and more.
On
the edge of a lagoon, a stone’s throw from the beaches, the golf club at
this famous seaside resort offers two 18-hole courses and a compact
6-hole course, all laid out in the best Florida traditions by the
designer Robert Trent Jones Senior.