Montpellier, however you want it.

Welcome to Montpellier – the newest addition to Europe’s holiday destinations! This lively city boasts a combination of stunning Mediterranean beaches, a beautiful medieval city core, and a vibrant nightlife that’ll leave you wanting more. With a quarter of its citizens being students, you can expect to be surrounded by a young and energetic crowd. Adventure seekers, this city is perfect for you – the Cévennes mountains are just an hour’s drive away! Did you know that Montpellier is one of the few larger cities in southern France that doesn’t have Roman roots? It wasn’t founded until the 10th century, but quickly became one of the most important cities for its Aragonese rulers. Montpellier’s reputation as a seat of learning grew, welcoming Jewish and Arab intellectuals. In 1289, its school of medicine and law gained university status, with famous alumni including Nostradamus and Rabelais. Despite facing several challenges over the centuries, Montpellier has emerged as a liberal and open-minded city. Its beautiful medieval area, “centre historique,” is a pedestrian haven with marbled alleys like L’Ancien Courrier. The area’s 16 squares, including the stunning Place de la Comédie in the city centre, are adorned with low-set medieval buildings and churches.