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Ryanair launches new routes to Languedoc-Roussillon 09/09/2009 |
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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 |
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| Our most popular Hotels in Montpellier | |
 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.
Most popular Hotels Montpellier - Hotels in Montpellier - Last Minute Hotels Montpellier |
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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. |
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| 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 mall on one corner of place de la Comédie. |
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| Eating and Drinking Montpellier Le Jardin des Sens
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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. |
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| 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.
Coulondres Golf - In the heart of the garrigue that surrounds
Montpellier, the Coulondres golf course is a charming invitation to tourism,
sport and relaxation.
Golf
De La Grande-Motte
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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. |
Citadines Antigone Apart Hotel Montpellier
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.