Life in Montpellier

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CULTURE

Exhibitions, art galleries, street art, events… Montpellier offers a wide range of cultural activities!

Museums
art galleries
Street art
cultural events
Artists and craftspeople

Every first Sunday of the month, the Musée Fabre and MO.CO open their doors to the public, free of charge.

HERITAGE

Founded in the Middle Ages, Montpellier is a dynamic city with a rich heritage. It’s a city where medieval alleys meet modern architecture.

Montpellier is home to the oldest medical faculty in the Western world still in activity.

must-sees
Historical monuments
Contemporary architecture
Parks and gardens
Castles and follies

Take advantage of the Heritage Days for free visits of the historical buildings, museums and exhibitions.

SPORTS

Did you know? For many years, Montpellier has been the only city besides Paris with top professional clubs in most team sports.

FISE
Sports clubs
Sporting events
Bike
Water sports

GREEN CITY

Montpellier has a large number of natural areas in and around the city. It’s also close to numerous beaches.

Nature is everywhere
Sea side
Walks and hikes
Botanical Garden
Around Montpellier

AROUND MONTPELLIER

  • The Pic Saint-Loup Mountain (45 minutes from Montpellier)
  • Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
  • Grotte des Demoiselles in Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois
  • Grotte de Clamouse in Saint-Jean-de-Fos
  • Sète
  • But also the rest of France, Italy and Spain