Live like a local | Montpellier Tourism

IN THE SHADE OF THE MEDIEVAL STREETS

Forget about the noise and stress of the city! Go with the flow and wander around the Écusson district’s pedestrian streets. Stop wherever you fancy in this medieval maze and cool off in the shade come midsummer!

Step into the world of Panacée MO.CO. for a free contemporary art exhibition and al fresco Sunday brunch on the patio.

Rue de l’Ancien Courrier, venture inside manors *and treat yourself to a spot of shopping in the fashion boutiques.

*NB: Manors are often private property – please respect the owners’ privacy

RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES TAKE A BREAK IN THE JARDIN DES PLANTES

Lie down on the grass, open a good book in the shade of a hundred year old camphor tree and lose yourself as the frogs croak their song.

Make the most of a magical moment in the oldest botanical garden in France. The Jardin des Plantes is a leafy Noah’s Ark on the edge of the city centre. Have a siesta then stroll through the bamboo forest, get a change of scene in the English country garden or Mediterranean area, then learn about heirloom vegetables and medicinal plants.

It's time for an aperitif ! At terraces or private beaches

Find the perfect place for a drink with your loved ones as the day comes to an end and cools off.

Pick the right spot for you: a cosy terrace tucked away among the old buildings in Ecusson or by the sea on a private Mediterranean beach.

Soak up this magical moment as the setting sun beams down with a cocktail in one hand and nibbles close by.

IT'S TIME TO BARGAIN HUNT IN THE SHADE OF THE PLANE TREES

Any self-respecting bargain hunter heads to the Place du Peyrou on Sunday morning.

If you’re an early bird then set yourself the challenge of snapping up a rare find at the Montpellier antiques market.

Keep your eyes peeled as you stroll by fifty second-hand stalls heaving with objects, furniture, artwork and antique books. Seal the deal then stop at the café for a coffee to gaze at your latest find.