Les Cévennes Travel Guide
Montpellier
Visit Les Cévennes
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 : Visit lavender field and an Olive Oil Mill
Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour
From Montpellier: Visit of Camargue and Aigues-Mortes
Montpellier:Journée Huile d'Olive, Vin, St Guilhem le Désert
Private vintage car half-day wine tour in 2CV
Top hotels in Les Cévennes
UXCO Kabane Montpellier
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Pullman La Pléiade Montpellier Centre
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Ibis budget Montpellier Millènaire
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2024
Novotel Suites Montpellier
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Hotel Belaroia
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Miranove
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Les Cévennes
Estanove
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Estanove. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Altrad Stadium and Montpellier Aqueduct are a few top sights nearby.
Boutonnet
During your stop in Boutonnet, check out the gardens, and jump on the metro at Stade Philippides Tram Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
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.
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.
Ecusson
While you're in Ecusson, take in top sights like Montpellier Cathedral or Fabre Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Comedie Tram Station or Louis Blanc Tram Station.
- Port-Camargue
- Comedy Square
- Carnon-Plage
- La Grande Motte Beach
- Palavas Beach
- South of France Arena
- Espiguette Beach
- Mont Saint-Clair
- Montpellier Cathedral
- Zenith Sud
- St-Guilhem-le-Desert Abbey Church
- La Promenade du Peyrou
- Gulf of Lion
- Casino de la Grande Motte
- Aigues-Mortes Salt Marshes
- Hospital Lapeyronie
- Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier