A lively student city, Montpellier combines a medieval old town, the Écusson, with districts of contemporary architecture. Come for a stroll, some shopping and its museums.
From Le Moulin Bérénice: About 45 minutes by car.
Don’t miss
- Place de la Comédie and its opera house, in the heart of the city.
- The Écusson, with its lanes and grand mansions.
- The Promenade du Peyrou and the Saint-Clément aqueduct.
- The Musée Fabre, one of France’s great fine-art museums.
- The Jardin des Plantes, the oldest botanical garden in France.
Good to know
The easiest option is to park at a park-and-ride on the outskirts and take the tram into the centre.
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