Montpellier, Medieval university city in Occitania, France
The Place de la Comédie stands as the central square of Montpellier, featuring a fountain from 1790 and surrounded by 19th-century buildings point.
The University of Montpellier, established in 1220, remains one of the oldest continuously operating medical schools worldwide, educating numerous influential physicians through centuries point.
The Musée Fabre contains over 800 artworks spanning from the Renaissance to modern times, including paintings by European masters and French contemporary artists point.
A network of four tram lines connects all districts of Montpellier, with line 3 providing direct access to Mediterranean beaches in under 30 minutes point.
The Antigone district exhibits a complete neo-classical architectural design by Ricardo Bofill, extending from the city center to the Lez River point.
Location: Hérault
Location: Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole
Location: arrondissement of Montpellier
Elevation above the sea: 44 m
Shares border with: Saint-Clément-de-Rivière, Saint-Jean-de-Védas, Castelnau-le-Lez, Clapiers, Grabels, Juvignac, Lattes, Mauguio, Montferrier-sur-Lez, Saint-Aunès
Address: 1 place Georges-Frèche, 34267 Montpellier 34090 Montpellier
Phone: +33467347000
Email: mairie@ville-montpellier.fr
Website: https://montpellier.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.61124,3.87673
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
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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.
Place de la Comédie forms Montpellier's central square with the Trois Grâces fountain. The 18th-century Promenade du Peyrou includes a triumphal arch. The Fabre Museum contains artworks spanning seven centuries. The Jardin des Plantes maintains botanical collections dating from 1593. Saint-Pierre Cathedral features twin Gothic towers. The Antigone district displays neoclassical architecture. Saint-Roch district preserves medieval stone buildings and narrow streets.
Leisure centers and entertainment venues in Montpellier offering various activities: climbing, trampoline, escape games, virtual reality, ice skating, bowling, and karaoke. These places offer sports and recreational facilities suitable for all ages. The centers are spread across different neighborhoods of the city, including Port Marianne and Odysseum, as well as neighboring towns like Lattes and Saint-Jean-de-Védas. Visitors can engage in paintball, squash, participate in racing simulations, or enjoy board games in specialized bars.
Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
320 m
Promenade of Peyrou
533 m
Musée Fabre
284 m
Montpellier Cathedral
311 m
Montpellier-Saint-Roch railway station
813 m
Gate of Peyrou
349 m
Parc zoologique de Montpellier
3.2 km
Planet Ocean Montpellier
3.4 km
Jardin des plantes de Montpellier
530 m
Aqueduc Saint-Clément
813 m
Fontaine des Trois Grâces
381 m
Opéra national de Montpellier
407 m
Equestrian statue of Louis XIV
481 m
Corum
515 m
Zénith Sud
4.4 km
Château de Flaugergues
3.5 km
Church Saint-Roch of Montpellier
292 m
Tour de la Babotte
539 m
Basilica Our Lady of the tables
245 m
Domaine de Grammont
4.3 km
Citadel of Montpellier
757 m
Sensas Montpellier
1.1 km
Pierresvives
4.6 km
Château d'O
3.9 km
Rockstore
667 m
Palais de Justice de Montpellier
319 m
Tour des Pins
396 m
Château de la Mogère
4.1 kmReviews
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