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Place de la Comédie Must-see
This vast oval pedestrian esplanade, nicknamed 'the Egg', is dominated by the Comédie opera house and its Three Graces fountain, sculpted in 1790.
See on the map →A sunny university city between the Mediterranean and the Cévennes, Montpellier blends the medieval lanes of l'Écusson, royal esplanades and bold contemporary architecture. Here are the places not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Montpellier, places to visit near Montpellier or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Montpellier on the interactive mapThe 8 must-see places in Montpellier
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Promenade du Peyrou and the Arc de Triomphe Must-see
Laid out in the 17th century in honour of Louis XIV, this esplanade crowned by his equestrian statue offers views as far as the Pic Saint-Loup and the Cévennes, between the Saint-Clément aqueduct and a neoclassical water tower.
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Saint-Pierre Cathedral
Recognisable by its imposing canopy porch borne by two turrets, this cathedral is a remarkable example of southern French Gothic art.
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Jardin des Plantes of Montpellier
Created in 1593, this botanical garden — the oldest in France — holds bamboo, ponds and Mediterranean species in a quiet, refreshing atmosphere.
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L'Écusson
This old centre of cobbled lanes shelters private mansions, picturesque squares such as Place de la Canourgue and a former mikveh, a relic of the medieval Jewish presence.
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The Antigone District
Designed by the Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill, this contemporary neoclassical ensemble links the city centre to the banks of the Lez through squares, colonnades and monumental vistas.
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Musée Fabre
One of the richest painting museums in provincial France, with works by Delacroix and Courbet and a major donation from Pierre Soulages.
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The Saint-Clément Aqueduct
Supplying water to the Promenade du Peyrou, this aqueduct stands out for its elegant two-tier arches, visible from the neighbouring gardens.
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