Place de la Comédie
The city's large pedestrian square, with the Opéra Comédie and the Three Graces fountain.
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Montpellier: airports, things to do and where to stay
Montpellier is a young university city with a pedestrian old town, the Écusson, and architecture ranging from the 17th century to the contemporary. The Mediterranean beaches are just a few kilometres away.
Montpellier airports
From the airport to central Montpellier
Montpellier-Méditerranée airport is about 8 km from central Montpellier.
Navette 620
Hérault Transport shuttle to Montpellier Sud de France station (about 25 min), connecting with tram line 1 to the centre. €2, or €3 including the tram.
Taxi
Rank outside arrivals, with service from the first to the last flight. The ride to the centre takes about 15-20 min.
Montpellier
Things to do in Montpellier
Promenade du Peyrou
Seventeenth-century promenade with a statue of Louis XIV, the water tower and the Saint-Clément aqueduct, next to the Arc de Triomphe.
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Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
Gothic cathedral with a porch on two huge conical pillars, in the heart of the Écusson.
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Musée Fabre
One of France's great fine arts museums, with works from the Renaissance to Pierre Soulages.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Montpellier?
Montpellier is served by Montpellier-Méditerranée (MPL).
How far is the airport from central Montpellier?
Montpellier-Méditerranée airport is about 8 km from central Montpellier.
How do I get from the airport to central Montpellier?
From Montpellier-Méditerranée airport you can take Navette 620 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Montpellier?
Highlights of Montpellier include Place de la Comédie, Promenade du Peyrou, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, and Musée Fabre.
Photo credits
- Place de la Comédie: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Promenade du Peyrou: PierreSelim, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathédrale Saint-Pierre: Jsamwrites, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Musée Fabre: Björn S., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons