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
Category Archives: About the town
Do: Whistle stop tour on Le Petit Train
On your travels round the centre of Montpellier, you might spot a little train winding its way along the impossibly narrow streets. Well, if you’re keen you can hop on too. It’s called the Petit Train and you can catch … Continue reading
Discover: A brief history of Montpellier
It’s hard to imagine now, but just over a thousand years ago Montpellier was a farm. The Count of Mauguio bestowed the land on a lucky Master Guilhem in 985 who made good use of the site’s fantastic trading links. … Continue reading