Location: Montpellier
Top Things to do in Montpellier
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Montpellier, Occitanie
Getting sick on vacation is a major drag, but if you have to be under the weather, Montpellier is an ideal place to do it. People have studied medicine here for centuries—the Moors established medical schools in the 9th century, and the Université Montpellier’s school of medicine was founded in 1220. Once the local docs give you a clean bill of health, explore the cathedral, mansions and opera house.
Restaurants in Montpellier
1. EkiOz
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
2. LIVE Corp. Escape Game
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5.0 based on 393 reviews
LIVE Corp. est l'Escape Game à faire d'urgence à Montpellier ! En plein centre ville, l'enseigne détonne par son accueil privilégié, la qualité de ses décors et énigmes uniques. Primée meilleure Escape Room de Montpellier en 2019, Dollmaker vous surprendra par son ambiance effrayante. Cette salle est accessible de 2 à 6 joueurs, pour le bonheur de tous ! Unity, meilleur Escape Game 2018, vous fera rire avec son intelligence artificielle décalée et toujours prête à vous challenger. Participez à cette expérience de 3 à 6 joueurs, tous niveaux confondus grâce à l'adaptabilité des énigmes. Pour découvrir la ville de Montpellier, optez pour nos jeux en extérieur pour adultes et enfants. De quoi ravir toute la famille. Toutes nos expériences en intérieur et en extérieur sont disponibles en français et en anglais.
3. Cathedrale St-Pierre
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4.5 based on 681 reviews
Reviewed By Travelfordream6
It is a very beautiful cathedral, the architecture is magnificent, it was a beautiful discovery, we like to visit the cathedrals in the cities we visit to expand our general culture
4. Maison de la Nature
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4.5 based on 191 reviews
5. Halles Laissac
6. Place de la Canourgue
7. Place Jean Jaures
8. Place Saint-Roch
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4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By 43walters43 - Ligonier, United States
This little plaza bustles with activity. Several narrow walking streets stretch into the historic district. Walk as many of these streets as you can. This area was my wife's favorite stop of a 4 week trip in Europe. Shops with displays of clothes, postcards, dry goods, novelties and souvenirs in the narrow corridors, banners overhead, open windows above decorated with planters and the occasional laundry, cafes, and a church. The historical area is much larger than I expected for this size city. Just roam around, get lost, take in the atmosphere.
9. Jardin des Plantes
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4.0 based on 973 reviews
Reviewed By 4KiaraS - Chester, United Kingdom
It was serendipitous to stumble upon this gorgeous garden in the middle of Montpellier. Admission is free. This is the oldest botanical garden in France (founded in 1593 by Henri IV) and is huge (almost 5 hectares)! It's amazing to walk through the green space - you don't even feel like you're in a city. Three security guards were at the entrance, but no obvious security measures were in place. This garden has a little of everything - roman ruins, a bamboo forest, succulents, a cactus garden in a greenhouse, a lotus pond with water lilies and frogs, and even a wishing tree! Yes - people wrote their dreams/wishes on a piece of paper and put their notes into one of the many crevices of the tree (maybe that's what the security guards are there for - to read all the wishes at the end of the day!). I wasn't prepared with a note, so I simply placed my hand on the tree, closed my eyes and shared my deepest desires. (Time will tell if that was sufficient!) You could easily spend a day if you wanted a peaceful escape from the world. There were lots of informational plaques throughout the garden (I can envision it being a great school trip destination for students!), so if one was so inclined, it could be educational as well. Definitely allow yourself a minimum of an hour or two to enjoy this oasis.
10. Esplanade de l'Europe
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4.0 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By richardnewtonart - Melbourne, Australia
This modernist take on Frence architecture is a very interesting way to spend and hour or two. Simply walk on down all the way to the river, you will be surprised at the ambiance, the trees are wonderful.
