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Montpellier (UK: / m ɒ n t ˈ p ɛ l i eɪ /, US: / ˌ m oʊ n p ɛ l ˈ j eɪ /, French: [mɔ̃pəlje,-pɛl-] ⓘ; Occitan: Montpelhièr [mumpeˈʎɛ]) is a city in southern France near the Mediterranean Sea. One of the largest urban centres in the region of Occitania, Montpellier is the prefecture of the department of Hérault.
The University of Montpellier (French: Université de Montpellier) is a public research university located in Montpellier, in south-east of France. Established in 1220, the University of Montpellier is one of the oldest universities in the world.
Apr 3, 2023 · Montpellier – nicknamed the surdouée, the wonder child – is a city that buzzes with life and Mediterranean light. From water sports near the Med to lingering on a cafe terrace, here are the best things to do in Montpellier, one of France’s fastest-growing cities.
Southland, city of heritage and contemporary treasures, Montpellier is a Mediterranean crossroads, a destination of character and exception. A city with medieval roots, as evidenced by the Mikvé, whose alleys in the city center, the Place de la Comédie, the Faculty of Medicine, or the Place du Peyrou, seduce visitors from all over the world ...
Graceful and easy-going, Montpellier is a stylish metropolis with elegant buildings, grand hôtels particuliers (private mansions), stately boulevards and shady backstreets, and gorgeous white-sand beaches on its doorstep.
Montpellier is the principal city in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southwest France. It's been the one of the fastest growing cities in France since the 1990s. As a result, it has very modern districts on the outskirts that are in stark contrast to the old winding roads of the city centre.
Top Things to Do in Montpellier, France. Places to Visit in Montpellier. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Walking Tours (14) Fun & Games (10) Points of Interest & Landmarks (17) Day Trips (19) Wine Tastings (18) Flea & Street Markets (3) Half-day Tours (18)
Jun 6, 2024 · Montpellier, city, capital of Hérault département and second largest city in the Occitanie région, southern France, located 7 miles (12 km) from the Mediterranean coast. An old university city, Montpellier is the chief administrative and commercial centre of the Occitanie region.
To visit Montpellier is to discover a city with a thousand-year-old past, a real open-air museum! Whether you are looking for an express discovery, with your family and children, of the most beautiful viewpoints of the city, of unusual discoveries in the emblematic places of the city…
Dec 24, 2023 · Like an open-air museum, Montpellier dazzles visitors with its tree-lined boulevards, graceful aristocratic mansions, elegant public squares, and hidden gardens. Despite the city's old-world character, trendiness rules in Montpellier, thanks to a youthful university-student population.
