Montpellier
Montpellier is the capital of the
Languedoc-Roussillon region in Southern France. Situated on a hill just 10 km (6 mi) away from the coast, Montpellier was founded in the 11th century. In the 1960s, Montpellier received a huge influx of French people that were repatried after Algeria gained independence. Don’t miss the 14th century St Peter’s Cathedral, the Rue Foch, the St Clement aqueduct, the Place de la Comedie, the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle and the Three Graces Fountain. Hotels in Montpellier
What to visit in Montpellier: Aqueduct Saint Clement; Place de l’Europe; Place de la Comédie; Promenade du Peyrou; Corun; Arc de Triomphe; Cathedral Saint Pierre; Tour de la Babote; Musée Fabre; Porte du Peyru; Notre Dames des Tables Church;
Restaurants in Montpellier
- Le Pastis
- Le Petit Jardin
- Restaurant Leclere
- Les Bains de Montpellier
- Les Fils à Maman
- Le Grillardin
Transports in Montpellier
Montpellier Méditerranée Airport (MPL): There are domestic and international flights.
By train and bus: There are buses and trains to/from many French cities.
Maps of Montpellier
Map of Montpellier
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