If you take a stroll around Montpellier’s narrow, winding streets you’ll probably stumble across all sorts of hidden shops and galleries. It’s fun to wander around and see what turns up, but if you try to find them again you … Continue reading
With so much sunshine there’s plenty of colourful plants that grow beautifully in the south of France and one of the best places to see them all on display is at a marché aux fleurs. There’s a good one in … Continue reading
Palavas-les-Flots The closest beach to Montpellier is in the seaside resort of Palavas-les-Flots. It was originally a fishing village and from the late 19th century until 1968 a train took Montpellierians all the way there. The heart of the … Continue reading
Visiting Montpellier’s zoo is like going for a nice walk and seeing some animals on the way. It’s set in an 80-hectare park, full of pine trees and walkways where visitors can stroll around and find more than 100 … Continue reading
There are a lot of restaurants in Montpellier and I haven’t been to all of them, but here’s some of my favourites. This list will be added to, if only as a good excuse to eat my way around the … Continue reading
How do you get young people interested in the arts? Grab their attention early. Make it easy and interesting for them to visit galleries, theatres and even opera houses from a young age, and the world of art and culture … Continue reading
Drive north out of Montpellier and the jagged summit of Pic Saint Loup soon emerges in the distance ahead of you. You can almost follow your nose toward the peak to arrive at the village of Prades le Lez. … Continue reading
It’s not like I’ve been to loads of them, but as aquariums go, I’m pretty sure Montpellier’s is good; above average even. I love visiting it and my kids beg me on a regular basis to go, so I’d … Continue reading
A pleasant way to get to the beach from Montpellier is to cycle. It takes about an hour, but the cycle path leads you on an easy, scenic route along the river. You won’t be puffed out by the time … Continue reading
If you want to check out many of the historical sights in Montpellier, you’ll need to make friends with the people at the tourist office. Their regular guided tours are the only way to access some of the town’s major … Continue reading
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