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Things to see in Montpellier (France): 56 places and when to go
Montpellier is a city in France with around 327,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 56 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (24), History (17), Nature (8). The best known are Musée Fabre, Gare de Montpellier Saint-Roch and Abbaye de Valmagne. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.6104, 3.87
- Population
- About 327,000
- Places
- 56 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (24) · History (17) · Nature (8) · Wildlife (5) · Museums and art (3) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 110 km as the crow flies
What to see in Montpellier
The places in and around Montpellier, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Musée FabreGallery800 m
- Gare de Montpellier Saint-RochHistory1.1 km
- Abbaye de ValmagneHistory28 km
- Porte du Peyrou - Arc de TriompheCity gate211 m
- Jardin des PlantesNature · History427 m
- Site archéologique de LattaraMuseum5.8 km
- Le Phare de la MéditerranéeArchitecture10 km
- Zoo de LunaretWith kids · Wildlife3.7 km
- Château de l'EngarranCastle5.3 km
- Fontaine des Trois GrâcesHistory795 m
- Abbaye de VignogoulMonument7.8 km
- Bridge of Saint-Étienne d'IssensacHistory · Architecture29 km
- Château de CambousCastle20 km
- Château des EvêquesCastle6.1 km
- Dolmen de la DrailleArchaeological site21 km
- Hôtel de MontcalmHistory476 m
- La Fònt FòrtaNature9.8 km
- Planet Ocean MontpellierWith kids · Wildlife3.9 km
- Porte de la BlanquerieHistory764 m
- Site archéologique du CastellasMuseum11 km
- Tombe ovale de Cazarils AArchaeological site21 km
- Halles CastellaneMarket549 m
- Halles LaissacMarket717 m
- Pavillon astronomiqueObservatory471 m
And the other 32, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Réserve naturelle de l'Estagnol, Ancien volcan de Montferrier, Chapelle Notre Dame de Baillarguet, Réserve naturelle du Lez, Truc de Redounel, Valmaillargues
- With kids: A la p'tite ferme
- Diving: Andromède
- Food and drink: BB Kombucha, Brasserie du Lez, Brasserie Le Détour, Cave Coopérative les Grès, Caveau de vente, Cellier du Pic, Clos Saint Conti, Domaine Clavel, Domaine Cour Saint-Vincent, Domaine de Buzarens, Domaine de Cassagnoles, Domaine de la Perrière, Domaine de la Vrille, Domaine Massillan,, Fauve Craft Bière, La Cave des P'tits Bonheur, La MatCé, Le Réservoir, Les Vignerons du Pic, Malpolon, PriZm, Zoobrew Brasserie Animale
- Hot springs: Le Bain d'Epices, Ô Portes du Hammam
When to go to Montpellier
The best time to visit Montpellier is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:06
- FebPossible10:16
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:31
- JunBest time15:14
- JulBest time14:56
- AugBest time13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:26
- DecPossible8:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. In June, 55 of the 56 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Montpellier
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Frontignan28 places21 km
- Vérargues30 places22 km
- Le Grau-du-Roi25 places23 km
- Lauret19 places24 km
- Jonquieres42 places32 km
- Nimes64 places46 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Montpellier?
The best known: Musée Fabre, Gare de Montpellier Saint-Roch, Abbaye de Valmagne, Porte du Peyrou - Arc de Triomphe, Jardin des Plantes. In all, 56 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Montpellier?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.
How do you get to Montpellier?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Montpellier as the destination and these 56 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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