Domaine de Méric

Domaine de Méric is a public park in Montpellier stretching across multiple terraces along the Lez River, combining Mediterranean woods, old trees, and an English garden layout. The grounds feature different planted areas organized across sloping land.

The estate belonged to the family of painter Frédéric Bazille in the 19th century, who created several paintings there. This artistic connection shaped the site's history during that period.

The grounds show how wealthy Montpellier families built country homes with gardens that mixed farming and leisure. You can see today how these spaces were designed to serve both purposes.

The park is open daily with seasonal variations in closing times, shorter in winter and longer in summer. Tram line 2 provides direct access to the entrance.

In spring the park's meadow becomes a red carpet of wild poppies, a seasonal display of nature. Along the Lez you can also find old remains of water mills that recall past uses.

Location: Montpellier

Operator: Ville de Montpellier

Address: 552 - 634 Rue de Ferran, 34090 Montpellier, France

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-20:00

Phone: +33467790095

Website: http://montpellier.fr/440-domaine-de-meric.htm

GPS coordinates: 43.63051,3.89174

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44