Montpellier is the capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region in south-west France. The city is located on the hills, 10 kilometers from the Mediterranean (and 2000 years ago the sea splashed at the foot of the city). Montpellier feels relaxed and negative south - palm trees grow in the streets, and local people spend their evenings at street cafe tables
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How to get to Montpellier
Méditerranée Airport, located on the outskirts of Montpellier, regularly flies Air France from Paris. European airlines deliver tourists from Brussels, Frankfurt am Main, London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam.
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By car
From the A9 motorway there are five entrances Montpellier (Eastern, Western, Southern, Vendargue and Saint-Jean-de-Vedas). From Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier you can take the free A75 route
By train
The train station of the city is on the street of St. Roch. TGV trains arrive from Paris (3 hours 15 minutes), Lille (4 hours 50 minutes), Lyon (1 hour 40 minutes), Nice (4 hours). You can also arrive by train from all cities of Southern France and from Barcelona
By ferry
From the nearest seaport in Sete, ferries are regularly sent to the Balearic Islands and Corsica.
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Transportation
The routes of most buses start from the railway station. Tickets for travel can be bought at vending machines at stops or at the driver's. One-way ticket costs 1, 40 EUR, round trip 2, 50 EUR (prices of 2010). On weekends, buses run rarely, and on weekdays they finish their work at nine o'clock in the evening Palavas-le-Fla runs bus number 28, from the final stop to the beach it will be necessary to walk for another twenty minutes.
In the center of the city it is better not to travel by car, most of the time you will simply stop in traffic jams or search for a parking spot.
Trams - the most comfortable way to travel around the city . During peak hours, they go with a frequency of 3-5 minutes, the rest of the time every 15 minutes. One of the main advantages of a tram is that it works until midnight, the same tickets are used for travel as a bus.
Bicycles
Fans of bicycle rides can get a map at the tourist office where the bike paths of the city are marked and a special one a cycle path leading to the nearby beaches of Palavas-les-Flots and Carnon, which takes about an hour to reach.
You can rent a bike at the rental offices of Velo Magg, the rent will cost you 2 EUR per day (on Sundays, as is the case with the French, at the weekend rental).
Climate
Clear + 16 ° C in the afternoon + 7 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 15 ° C in the afternoon + 11 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy + 15 ° C in the afternoon + 10 ° C at night ° C water |
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Cuisine and restaurants in Montpe leagues
In addition to traditional French cuisine, Montpellier offers a wide choice of ethnic restaurants and cafes. In the center there are a lot of places where they sell kebabs and sandwiches. You will find real French coffee shops near Komedi Square and on Louis Blanc Street
In the Languedoc-Roussillon region more wine is produced annually than in whole Australia. Among the local wines, reds are especially good. A traditional aperitif in the south of France is pastis, it is drunk with ice, grenadine and mint syrup
Shopping
Expensive boutiques are located in the center of the city, especially a lot of them near De la Comedie and Foch Street. Budget items can be bought in multi-brand shopping centers, the best shopping centers of the city are owned by the Inno and FNAC networks. Every Sunday morning there is a flea market in the open air. You can get to it on the tram of the blue line, passing to the final stop Mosson. Here you can buy not only vintage and lovely knick-knacks, but also clothes of famous brands.
Book popular Montpellier hotels at the best prices
| Domaine de Verchant Relais & Châteaux from 22,054 rubles Montpellier 1615 Rue de la Vieille Poste | ||
| Odalys Appart Hotel Les Occitanes from 4,204 rubles Montpellier 20, rue de la République | Lagrange City Millénaire from 3 791 rubles Montpellier 1684 Avenue Albert Einstein | Mercure Montpellier Center Comédie from 6,410 rubles Montpellier 6 rue de la Spirale |
| ibis Montpellier Center from 4,411 rubles Montpellier 95 Place Vauban Bd d'Antigone | Hôtel Royal from 5,169 rubles Montpellier 8, Rue Maguelone | Kyriad Hotel Montpellier Center Antigone from 4,273 rubles Montpellier 890, Avenue Jean Mermoz |
| L 'Hospitalet Saint Charles from 3,998 rubles Montpellier 241 rue Auguste Broussonnet | Appart'City Montpellier - Saint Roch from 2 688 rubles Montpellier 29-31, boulevard Berthelot | Hôtel du Parc from 3 446 rubles Montpellier 8 Rue Achille Bege |
Fun, sightseeing and sightseeing Montpellier
Ancient architecture Montpellier is concentrated in the Aragonese quarter that has existed since the 12th century, from the times when the city was ruled by Aragonese kings. Narrow streets lead to the fortress walls. Of the towers on the walls of 25 towers, one survived, where the observatory was located.
The conceptual construction of the times of modernist experiments is presented in the Antigon quarter, built on the project of Riccardo Bofil in the 80s of the last century. Ancient Greek motifs in modern execution look fresh and ambiguous.
City Center - Comedy Square. On the site of the burned out theater, which gave the square the name, is the railway station. You can have a good time on the Esplanade of Charles de Gaulle, in the shade of trees, near fountains, there are a couple of good restaurants, many tents with souvenirs, a grocery market.
Montpellier Botanical Garden is the oldest botanical garden in France (founded in 1593). Zoo Lunare (Agropolis Avenue, 50) offers free viewing of lions and bears, entrance to the inner part of the zoo where the inhabitants of the Amazonian forests live, costs 6 EUR
Events in Montpellier
In Montpellier the annual summer festival of classical music and jazz is held - the Radio of France, within the framework of which more than 150 events are held in historical places of the city and modern concert halls. At the end of July in Montpellier is like an international dance festival. Photo Montpellier (12)