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Montpellier Attractions

Your guide to the essential places to visit in Montpellier, France, from history to aquariums.

Things to do in Montpellier – top Montpellier must-see attractions

Montpellier is a city where medieval history, Baroque grandeur, and bold modern architecture share the same streets. You'll find everything from a 14th-century Gothic cathedral and a 17th-century triumphal arch to a postmodern neighborhood inspired by ancient Greece. Stroll around Place de la Comédie to spot the Fountain of the Three Graces, explore over 2,600 plant species at the oldest botanical garden in France, or dive into 300 ocean species at Planet Ocean aquarium. Ready to explore? Here's your go-to list of the best places to visit in Montpellier, France.

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Historic Site
Historic Site
Architectural Buildings
Architectural Buildings
Monuments
Monuments
Squares
Squares
Parks
Parks
Aquariums
Aquariums
Place de la Comédie
Couples
Place de la Comédie
Why visit?
  • Fountain of the Three Graces
  • Opéra Comédie from 1888
  • Largest pedestrian square
Planet Ocean Montpellier
Families
Planet Ocean Montpellier
Why visit?
  • 300+ marine species
  • Immersive ocean exhibits
  • Interactive discovery zones
Musée Fabre
Art & Culture Lovers
Musée Fabre
Why visit?
  • European art from Renaissance
  • Bruyas collection
  • Cabanel's fallen angel painting
Porte du Peyrou
History Geeks
Porte du Peyrou
Why visit?
  • Built in 1693 for Louis XIV
  • Designed by François d'Orbay
  • Doric entablature stonework
Promenade du Peyrou
Couples
Promenade du Peyrou
Why visit?
  • Equestrian statue of Louis XIV
  • Neoclassical water tower
  • Panoramic city views
Montpellier Cathedral
History Geeks
Montpellier Cathedral
Why visit?
  • Gothic style from 1364
  • Twin conical stone towers
  • Cathedral status since 1536
Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier
Nature Lovers
Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier
Why visit?
  • Oldest botanical garden in France
  • 2,679 plant species on site
  • Founded in 1593 by Henri IV
Antigone District
Architecture Enthusiasts
Antigone District
Why visit?
  • Ricardo Bofill's 1980s design
  • Greek-inspired neoclassical layout
  • Riverfront urban setting
Families
Montpellier Zoological Park
Why visit?
  • Free entry zoo in France
  • 80 hectares of green space
  • Home to 100+ animal species
Families
Odysseum
Why visit?
  • Planetarium and ice rink
  • Climbing wall and wind tunnel
  • Tram-accessible leisure hub
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