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Our pick of the best things to do in Montpellier

Whether you live in the city or fancy a getaway, Montpellier always has something new to offer. With its golden-stone old town, its student vibe and its proximity to the Mediterranean, the capital of Occitanie blends heritage, nature and a leisure scene that keeps on growing.

Culture and heritage: Montpellier's must-sees

Even if you already know them by sight, these key spots in the city are always worth another visit. From Place de la Comédie to France's oldest botanical garden, these are places that never lose their appeal, whether you're showing them to a visitor or rediscovering them yourself.

Place de la Comédie: the heart of Montpellier

Popularly known as "l'Œuf" (the egg) for its oval shape, Place de la Comédie is the largest pedestrian square in Europe and the city's ultimate meeting point, presided over by the Fountain of the Three Graces.

Surrounded by terraces, the Comédie Opera House and shops, it's the natural starting point for any visit to the historic centre, known as l'Écusson for its medieval shield shape.

  • Price: free
  • Address: Place de la Comédie, 34000 Montpellier
  • Hours: open 24/7

Montpellier's Arc de Triomphe

Built in the late 17th century in honour of Louis XIV, this triumphal arch marks the monumental entrance to the Promenade du Peyrou, with bas-reliefs telling the main episodes of the Sun King's reign.

Riding the cycle path that passes under the arch is one of the most enjoyable ways to connect the historic centre with the Peyrou gardens, especially at sunset.

  • Price: free
  • Address: Rue Foch, 34000 Montpellier
  • Hours: open 24/7

Saint-Pierre Cathedral

With its imposing porch flanked by two cylindrical towers over 20 metres tall, Saint-Pierre Cathedral is one of the most distinctive Gothic buildings in southern France, a former cloister of a 14th-century Benedictine monastery.

Its interior, sober yet monumental, contrasts with the narrow Rue de l'Université that surrounds it, a charming corner of the old town that's far less crowded than Place de la Comédie.

  • Price: free
  • Address: Rue de l'Université, 34000 Montpellier
  • Hours: approx. 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Tour de la Babotte

A remnant of the city's old medieval walls, the Tour de la Babotte is one of the few fortified gates still standing in Montpellier, topped with an astronomical observatory added in the 19th century.

Wandering the lanes around it, right in the heart of l'Écusson, reveals a much more intimate, less touristy side of Montpellier than the one found on the big squares.

  • Price: free (exterior)
  • Address: Rue de la Vieille, 34000 Montpellier
  • Hours: exterior accessible 24/7

Montpellier Botanical Garden

Founded in 1593, it's the oldest botanical garden in France, originally created for the study of medicinal plants and still linked to the city's Faculty of Medicine, one of the most prestigious in Europe.

Its century-old trees, its greenhouse and its shaded corners make it a perfect plan for escaping the bustle of the centre without leaving the city, especially during the hottest months.

  • Price: free
  • Address: Boulevard Henri IV, 34000 Montpellier
  • Hours: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (varies by season, closed Mondays)

Antigone: the contemporary neoclassical district

Designed by Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill in the 1980s, Antigone is a residential district that reinterprets neoclassical architecture with prefabricated concrete, forming a monumental axis that connects the historic centre with the Lez river.

Strolling through its squares, colonnades and symmetrical façades is a unique architectural experience, much photographed by urban design enthusiasts and little known outside the city.

  • Price: free
  • Address: Antigone, 34000 Montpellier
  • Hours: open 24/7

Musée Fabre

One of the most important fine arts museums in France outside Paris, the Musée Fabre brings together works by Delacroix, Courbet and Soulages in a building that blends a former 17th-century palace with contemporary extensions.

Its 19th-century painting collection is especially renowned, and its inner courtyard is a haven of calm right in the city centre.

  • Price: from €8
  • Address: 39 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, 34000 Montpellier
  • Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (closed Mondays)

Promenade du Peyrou

This 17th-century esplanade, located at the highest point of the city, combines French-style gardens, an equestrian statue of Louis XIV and a monumental aqueduct, the Château d'Eau, which used to supply Montpellier with water.

The views from here, with the Cévennes and sometimes even the Mediterranean in the background on clear days, are among the best in the whole city, especially at sunset.

  • Price: free
  • Address: Promenade du Peyrou, 34000 Montpellier
  • Hours: open 24/7

Plans and experiences: other ways to enjoy the city

Funbooker hand-picks experiences for people who already know the city and want something different for the weekend, or simply want to surprise a visitor. Ideas for rediscovering Montpellier from another angle.

Tree-top adventure at Indiana River

Climb from tree to tree in the middle of the forest with 7 courses, 5 zip lines, a monkey bridge and a Tarzan jump, at one of the most complete adventure parks near Montpellier.

Suitable for all levels and accessible from age 3, the park also offers archery and blowpipe, aqua glide, e-quads for children and a water adventure area, ideal for a full day out with the family.

  • Duration: approx. 2h-3h
  • Ideal for: families, from age 3

Beer-tasting treasure hunt

L'Échappée Bière offers a treasure hunt through Montpellier's prettiest streets, with stops at different bars where you'll taste local craft beers between clues.

At each stop you'll receive hints to help you solve the riddles and reach the next bar, combining team play and liquid gastronomy along the same route.

  • Duration: approx. 2h-3h
  • Ideal for: groups of friends

Escape Game LOL

Become an adventurer and escape the room in under 60 minutes at one of Escape Game LOL's scenarios: Mission Impossible... or not, a horror room inspired by Saw, or a children's room set in a funfair.

With special rates for kids, adults and children's birthday parties, it's an activity that suits both a night out with friends and a family celebration.

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Ideal for: families and groups of friends

SENSAS.Montpellier sensory trails

Working as a team, you'll take on challenges in rooms where you're deprived of one of your senses, often in the dark, for an experience that's as unusual as it is fun.

Every challenge you complete earns you an amulet that you can donate to a disability charity, adding a charitable touch to this activity, ideal for an after-work outing.

  • Duration: approx. 1h
  • Ideal for: groups and team building

Canyoning in the Gorges de l'Hérault

Discover the flora and fauna of the Gorges de l'Hérault on a challenging route that combines hikes, zip lines, jumps and natural slides, very popular for hen and stag parties in Montpellier.

It's a perfect activity for the summer months, designed for adventurous groups who want direct contact with nature.

  • Duration: approx. 3h-4h
  • Ideal for: groups and hen/stag parties

Virtual Center VR room

In a 120 m² space, discover the pleasures of virtual reality with a dozen games available to play as a group, with new additions every month: adventure, horror, sports or discovery.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art headset, you can play in total immersion, solo or as a group, guided by VR experts throughout the session.

  • Duration: depends on the package booked
  • Ideal for: families and groups of friends

Via Ferrata in Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois

Halfway between climbing and hiking, the via ferrata at Goût d'Aventure offers 3 different levels near Montpellier, in the picturesque village of Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois.

It's an activity that surprises even those who've already tried other adventure sports, with special packages available for hen and stag parties.

  • Duration: approx. 2h-3h
  • Ideal for: groups and hen/stag parties

Twist'Air wind tunnel

Experience the sensations of freefall without leaving Montpellier in the Twist'Air wind tunnel, available all year round inside a glass tube, accompanied by an instructor.

Wearing a suit, helmet and goggles, you'll enjoy a flight of around one minute, an activity accessible from age 5 and great fun for the little ones.

  • Duration: approx. 1 min of flight
  • Ideal for: families, from age 5