Place de la Comédie
The city's large pedestrian square, with the Opéra Comédie and the Three Graces fountain.
Montpellier, France
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.
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
Gothic cathedral with a porch on two huge conical pillars, in the heart of the Écusson.
Musée Fabre
One of France's great fine arts museums, with works from the Renaissance to Pierre Soulages.
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