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.
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Arbre BlancModern 17-floor tower with extended balconies resembling tree branches, completed in 2019. The building includes apartments, restaurants, and art galleries.
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Porte du PeyrouRoyal arch built in 1693 to honor Louis XIV. The monument stands 15 meters high and marks the entrance to the royal square.
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Rue du Bras de FerMedieval street in the historic center with stone buildings and traditional architecture. The street contains multiple art galleries and craft shops.
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Le CorumConference center and opera house built in pink granite. The structure features multiple terraces, stairs, and elevated platforms offering city views.
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Saint-Clément AqueductStone waterway structure from the 18th century spans across multiple levels with arches and passages offering photography opportunities.
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Charles de Gaulle PlazaPublic space with rows of plane trees, benches and fountains located between the old town and modern districts.
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Laissac MarketCircular building with glass walls houses food vendors and restaurants, featuring regional products and Mediterranean specialties.
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Planchon GardenGarden with Mediterranean and exotic plant species, stone paths and benches in the university district.
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Port MarianneModern district with glass buildings, wide boulevards, and the RBC Design Center designed by architect Jean Nouvel in 2014.
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Fontaine des LicornesStone fountain from 1776 featuring two unicorn sculptures on the Place de la Canourgue, near Saint Pierre Cathedral.
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La Serre AmazonienneGreenhouse complex of 2500 square meters containing South American plants, reptiles and amphibians in a temperature-controlled environment.
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Château d'ÔEighteenth century estate with French gardens, stone terraces and a theater venue hosting cultural performances throughout the year.
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Saint-Roch ParkingThis concrete and steel structure features curved lines and geometric patterns across multiple levels with a distinctive circular ramp system.
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The CloudThe sports complex features a white translucent exterior that filters natural light. The building contains swimming pools and fitness facilities.
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Anatomy MuseumThe museum displays preserved human organs, anatomical models, and medical instruments from the 19th century in wooden display cases.
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Scottish CollegeBuilt in 1924, this modernist building by Le Corbusier includes student residences and study rooms with concrete geometric forms.
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Canourgue SquareThis eighteenth century square features stone mansions, geometric gardens, and a central fountain surrounded by mature trees and stone benches.
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Mercy ChapelThis religious building contains an old pharmacy with preserved wooden cabinets, glass containers and medical instruments from the nineteenth century.
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Antigone DistrictThis residential area built in 1979 combines modern apartments with classical architectural elements, wide boulevards and public squares along the Lez River.
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Plan Cabanes SquareLocal market square where vendors sell fresh produce and goods. Street art covers nearby building walls. Located in a multicultural district.
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Montpellier City HallAdministrative building constructed in 2011 with blue glass panels and metal structure. Features public square and contemporary art installations.
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Valfère StreetStone paved street dating from medieval times. Features residential buildings with ornate doors and traditional Mediterranean architecture elements.
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Pine TowerStone fortification from the 12th century, part of original city wall. Round structure with narrow windows near Peyrou gardens.
Port Marianne, Montpellier, France
La MantillaModern residential complex built in 2016, featuring white stone facades with perforated metal screens that filter sunlight into interior spaces.
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Porte de la BlanquerieStone gate from the 13th century, part of the medieval fortification system that protected the north entrance to the old city.
Ecusson, Montpellier, France
Carré Sainte-AnneNeo-gothic church from 1869 renovated into an art center in 2011, featuring high ceilings, large windows and regular contemporary exhibitions.
Ecusson, Montpellier, France
Rue de l'UniversitéMedieval street near the medical school, lined with stone buildings and decorated doorways dating from the 14th century.
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Pierresvives BuildingThis concrete and glass structure, designed by Zaha Hadid in 2012, houses government archives and sports administration offices.
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McCollum SculpturesModern metal art installations placed in 2017 along the tram tracks represent different symbols of Mediterranean culture.
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Thessaly SquareThis urban space contains stone benches and Mediterranean plants near the Antigone district's residential buildings.
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Saint-Paul StreetThis narrow street in the historic center features stone buildings, murals and contemporary art installations on its walls.