I have 5 hours in Montpellier next week. Can anyone recommend things I should do /see whilst I'm there?

Question

Also, is it easy to take transport to the coast from Montpellier and how long does it take?

Answer 1

The city is situated on hilly ground 10 km (6 miles) inland from the Mediterranean coast on the River Lez. The name of the city, originally Monspessulanus, is said to have stood for mont pelé (the naked hill, because the vegetation was poor), or le mont de la colline (the mount of the hill).

Notable sights

    * The main focus point of the city is the Place de la Comédie.

    * The Musée Fabre

    * In the historic centre, a significant number of Hôtels can be found.

    * A fine botanical garden, the first in France, founded in 1593

    * The 14th century cathedral of Saint-Pierre.

    * The Porte du Peyrou, a triumphal arch

    * The Aqueduc Saint-Clément

    * The Antigone District and other housing projects have been designed by the architect Ricardo Bofill from Catalonia, Spain

    * A number of châteaux, so-called follies, built by wealthy merchants surround the city