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Photography locations in Montpellier

Montpellier offers numerous photography spots throughout its urban landscape. The city features modern architecture like the Arbre Blanc building and historic sites such as the Porte du Peyrou arch. Small streets, gardens, and contemporary districts provide diverse settings for photography. The mix of old and new architecture includes the neoclassical Antigone district and medieval structures like the Tour des Pins.

Arbre Blanc

Montpellier, France

Arbre Blanc

Modern 17-floor tower with extended balconies resembling tree branches, completed in 2019. The building includes apartments, restaurants, and art galleries.

Porte du Peyrou

Montpellier, France

Porte du Peyrou

Royal arch built in 1693 to honor Louis XIV. The monument stands 15 meters high and marks the entrance to the royal square.

Rue du Bras de Fer

Montpellier, France

Rue du Bras de Fer

Medieval street in the historic center with stone buildings and traditional architecture. The street contains multiple art galleries and craft shops.

Le Corum

Montpellier, France

Le Corum

Conference center and opera house built in pink granite. The structure features multiple terraces, stairs, and elevated platforms offering city views.

Saint-Clément Aqueduct

Montpellier, France

Saint-Clément Aqueduct

Stone waterway structure from the 18th century spans across multiple levels with arches and passages offering photography opportunities.

Charles de Gaulle Plaza

Montpellier, France

Charles de Gaulle Plaza

Public space with rows of plane trees, benches and fountains located between the old town and modern districts.

Laissac Market

Montpellier, France

Laissac Market

Circular building with glass walls houses food vendors and restaurants, featuring regional products and Mediterranean specialties.

Planchon Garden

Montpellier, France

Planchon Garden

Garden with Mediterranean and exotic plant species, stone paths and benches in the university district.

Port Marianne

Montpellier, France

Port Marianne

Modern district with glass buildings, wide boulevards, and the RBC Design Center designed by architect Jean Nouvel in 2014.

Fontaine des Licornes

Montpellier, France

Fontaine des Licornes

Stone fountain from 1776 featuring two unicorn sculptures on the Place de la Canourgue, near Saint Pierre Cathedral.

La Serre Amazonienne

Montpellier, France

La Serre Amazonienne

Greenhouse complex of 2500 square meters containing South American plants, reptiles and amphibians in a temperature-controlled environment.

Château d'Ô

Montpellier, France

Château d'Ô

Eighteenth century estate with French gardens, stone terraces and a theater venue hosting cultural performances throughout the year.

Saint-Roch Parking

Montpellier, France

Saint-Roch Parking

This concrete and steel structure features curved lines and geometric patterns across multiple levels with a distinctive circular ramp system.

The Cloud

Montpellier, France

The Cloud

The sports complex features a white translucent exterior that filters natural light. The building contains swimming pools and fitness facilities.

Anatomy Museum

Montpellier, France

Anatomy Museum

The museum displays preserved human organs, anatomical models, and medical instruments from the 19th century in wooden display cases.

Scottish College

Montpellier, France

Scottish College

Built in 1924, this modernist building by Le Corbusier includes student residences and study rooms with concrete geometric forms.

Canourgue Square

Montpellier, France

Canourgue Square

This eighteenth century square features stone mansions, geometric gardens, and a central fountain surrounded by mature trees and stone benches.

Mercy Chapel

Montpellier, France

Mercy Chapel

This religious building contains an old pharmacy with preserved wooden cabinets, glass containers and medical instruments from the nineteenth century.

Antigone District

Montpellier, France

Antigone District

This residential area built in 1979 combines modern apartments with classical architectural elements, wide boulevards and public squares along the Lez River.

Plan Cabanes Square

Montpellier, France

Plan Cabanes Square

Local market square where vendors sell fresh produce and goods. Street art covers nearby building walls. Located in a multicultural district.

Montpellier City Hall

Montpellier, France

Montpellier City Hall

Administrative building constructed in 2011 with blue glass panels and metal structure. Features public square and contemporary art installations.

Valfère Street

Montpellier, France

Valfère Street

Stone paved street dating from medieval times. Features residential buildings with ornate doors and traditional Mediterranean architecture elements.

Pine Tower

Montpellier, France

Pine Tower

Stone fortification from the 12th century, part of original city wall. Round structure with narrow windows near Peyrou gardens.

La Mantilla

Port Marianne, Montpellier, France

La Mantilla

Modern residential complex built in 2016, featuring white stone facades with perforated metal screens that filter sunlight into interior spaces.

Porte de la Blanquerie

Ecusson, Montpellier, France

Porte de la Blanquerie

Stone gate from the 13th century, part of the medieval fortification system that protected the north entrance to the old city.

Carré Sainte-Anne

Ecusson, Montpellier, France

Carré Sainte-Anne

Neo-gothic church from 1869 renovated into an art center in 2011, featuring high ceilings, large windows and regular contemporary exhibitions.

Rue de l'Université

Ecusson, Montpellier, France

Rue de l'Université

Medieval street near the medical school, lined with stone buildings and decorated doorways dating from the 14th century.

Pierresvives Building

Montpellier, France

Pierresvives Building

This concrete and glass structure, designed by Zaha Hadid in 2012, houses government archives and sports administration offices.

McCollum Sculptures

Montpellier, France

McCollum Sculptures

Modern metal art installations placed in 2017 along the tram tracks represent different symbols of Mediterranean culture.

Thessaly Square

Montpellier, France

Thessaly Square

This urban space contains stone benches and Mediterranean plants near the Antigone district's residential buildings.

Saint-Paul Street

Montpellier, France

Saint-Paul Street

This narrow street in the historic center features stone buildings, murals and contemporary art installations on its walls.