Ecusson Travel Guide
Montpellier
Popular places to visit
Comedy Square
One of the largest pedestrianized squares in Europe is a great place to come for coffee, to see some opera and shop for food and fashion.
Montpellier Cathedral
Behind the fortress-like façade of this medieval church is a collection of biblical artworks and a striking-looking organ from the 18th century.
La Promenade du Peyrou
Walk between the arches of the vast aqueduct near the moated water tower in this dazzling park celebrating the glory of a monarch.
Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
Enjoy the student vibe at Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier during your visit to Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier
One of France's leading opera houses is a Montpellier institution that hosts opera and classical music concerts by world-renowned composers.
Fabre Museum
Step inside an 18th-century mansion to explore hundreds of years’ worth of art from some of the world's leading painters and artistic movements.
Things to do
Montpellier:Journée Huile d'Olive, Vin, St Guilhem le Désert
Montpellier : Visit lavender field and an Olive Oil Mill
Montpellier: Visit Cirque of Navacelle and its medieval mill
Montpellier : half-day trip walking tour in Sète and oysters
Top hotels in Ecusson
Hotel Belaroia
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Hôtel Campanile Montpellier Centre St Roch
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Best Western Plus Hotel Comedie Saint-Roch
ibis Montpellier Centre Comédie
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Hôtel Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
EKLO Montpellier
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ecusson
Montpellier-Centre
Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier-Centre. Top attractions like Montpellier Cathedral and Canourgue Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.
Montpellier City-Centre
Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier City-Centre. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Fabre Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
Historic Centre
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Historic Centre. Montpellier Cathedral is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.
Comédie
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Comédie. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
Gambetta
The historical sites and theatres make Gambetta worth a stop. Make a stop by Kawa Theatre, and jump on the metro at Rondelet Tram Station to get around the area.
Gares
Historical sites and coffee shops are just a few features Gares is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Place Carnot Tram Station or Voltaire Tram Station.