Montpellier City-Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Montpellier City-Centre
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.
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.
Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier
One of France's leading opera houses is a Montpellier institution that hosts opera and classical music concerts by world-renowned composers.
Fabre Museum
Step inside an 18th-century mansion to explore hundreds of years’ worth of art from some of the world's leading painters and artistic movements.
Activities
Montpellier : Visit lavender field and an Olive Oil Mill
Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour
Montpellier: Half-day Trip to Etang de Thau Lake with Lunch
From Montpellier: Visit of Camargue and Aigues-Mortes
Explore Montpellier in 60 minutes with a Local
Montpellier:Half-Day Terrasses du Larzac Wine and grotto
Our pick of the best Montpellier City-Centre Hotel Deals
Pullman La Pléiade Montpellier Centre
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
Best Western Plus Hotel Comedie Saint-Roch
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Novotel Suites Montpellier
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Montpellier
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Bikube Montpellier
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Montpellier City-Centre
Ecusson
While you're in Ecusson, take in top sights like Montpellier Cathedral or Fabre Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Comedie Tram Station or Louis Blanc Tram Station.
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.
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.
Historic Centre
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Historic Centre. Montpellier Cathedral 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.
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.
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.