The essential places to visit in Montpellier

The Place de la Comédie is more than a simple crossroads. It is the lung of the city, where you feel its cultural dynamism and its daily effervescence. Why is it so important to go there? Because it is surrounded by magnificent buildings, including theComedy Operawhich dominates the place. And in its center, there is another point of interest: the Fountain of three graces. This magnificent monument was sculpted by Étienne Dantoine in the 18th century.

To immortalize your visit to the Place de la Comédie, you can take pretty selfies in front of the Opéra Comédie, La Fontaine des Trois Graces or even buildings with Haussmannian architecture that surround the place. To do this, remember to take your camera! And if you don’t have one, an iPhone 15, for example, will do the trick. With its state -of -the -art camera, you can take your best souvenir shots!

Cross theTriumphal arch From Montpellier is to make a leap in the 18th century. Built to exalt the victories of Louis XIV, this majestic monument gives access to the Peyrou walk. You can easier measure the magnitude of Montpellier while enjoying a horizon as far as the eye can see.

THE Peyrou walk is among the essential places of the city. This historical journey reveals the Equestrian statue of the Sun King AND The Saint-Clément aqueduct. Another key moment to take out your camera or your iPhone 15 pro max and take pretty souvenir photos of these sublime monuments, imbued with history.

The historic center is the beating heart of Montpellier. The badgeA real maze of medieval alleys, reveals at each step mansions, stone facades and unsuspected corners. Without a defined route, we venture between intimate cafes, craft shops and surprising frescoes.

In the middle of these historic sitesTHE Saint-Pierre cathedral is imposed by its singular configuration. Two massive pillars (unique in French Gothic history), surround its majestic entrance. The discovery of this masterpiece of architecture never leaves anyone indifferent. It is a must in your visit to Montpellier.

Montpellier is not just a city of Pierre and History. The garden of plants, founded in 1593 and considered as one of the older botanical gardens in Franceis a real haven of peace. Formerly dedicated to the study of medicinal plants, it now welcomes lovers of rare flora, between tropical greenhouses and basin where the Occitan sky is reflected. For those who wish to finish their smooth ride, or picnic, picnic, it’s the perfect corner.