Ecusson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Comedy Square
One of the largest pedestrianized squares in Europe is a great place to come for coffee, to see some opera and shop for food and fashion.
Corum Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Corum Convention Center during your trip to Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Montpellier Cathedral
Behind the fortress-like façade of this medieval church is a collection of biblical artworks and a striking-looking organ from the 18th century.
La Promenade du Peyrou
Walk between the arches of the vast aqueduct near the moated water tower in this dazzling park celebrating the glory of a monarch.
Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
Enjoy the student vibe at Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier during your visit to Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Jardin des plantes de Montpellier
The oldest botanical garden in France contains thousands of plant species and trees that are hundreds of years old.
Activities
Montpellier Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Discovery of the Grands Sites de l'Hérault from Montpellier
Montpellier: Visit Cirque of Navacelle and its medieval mill
Our pick of the best Ecusson Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Hotel Comedie Saint-Roch
The room was quite incredibly clean. My only, mild, issue is my "window" was a permanently covered opening to a construction area where they were building a new room. It was noisy with the workers' conversation and radio the first day. The second day they poured concrete and stopped work to let it ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hôtel Campanile Montpellier Centre St Roch
Friendly staff, clean rooms, and good lication made for an enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hôtel Belaroïa
Room was clean and good size. Good breakfast selection. Gym was minimally equipped.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hôtel Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier
Hotel is in a great location. 5 mins walk from the train station and walkable to all the sights. The room was spotless with nice toiletries and coffee machine. Cleaning was done daily and all staff were friendly and helpful. The outdoor garden is lovely although the pool didn't look very clean so ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Eklo Hotels Montpellier City center Saint-Roch train station
the room was very nice and simple, everything was clean. however, there was a karaoke night on in the bar downstairs which we could hear when trying to sleep
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Odalys City Apartment Hotel - Montpellier Centre Gare Saint Roch
This is supposedly a four star hotel. Our three star Odalys (same chain) in Aix-en-Provence was better. Ceiling tiles in bathroom were stained, large paint chip the size of your fist was missing from the window sill. Walls were scuffed here and there. Comes with a single shower towel. (Getting a ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ecusson
Historic Centre
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Historic Centre. Canourgue Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.
Montpellier-Centre
Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier-Centre. Top attractions like Montpellier Cathedral and Canourgue Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.
Montpellier City-Centre
Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier City-Centre. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Fabre Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
Comédie
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Comédie. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
Gambetta
The historical sites and theatres make Gambetta worth a stop. Make a stop by Kawa Theatre, and jump on the metro at Rondelet Tram Station to get around the area.
Gares
Historical sites and coffee shops are just a few features Gares is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Place Carnot Tram Station or Voltaire Tram Station.
