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Discover Montpellier

Montpellier Tourism:

The Alliance Française awaits you in the south of France.
Just 10 minutes from the sea and beaches, Montpellier is a city on a human scale, in the heart of one of France’s most beautiful regions, with its World Heritage sites.

You’ll discover it with the activities offered by the school, and with our weekly guided tours!

Montpellier is a student city, full of life and culture, with sunny skies all year round. Here, you can sample the French Mediterranean art de vivre, stroll through its squares and terraces, and take advantage of its social life and intercultural exchanges.

historical city medieval centre Montpellier

Montpellier tourism: the city’s rich history

The circulation of people and ideas has built Montpellier Cultural Tourism.

Situated on a communications axis between Spain and Italy, close to the Mediterranean Sea, Montpellier has been a hub of trade between northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin since its birth in 985. The spice trade and the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela laid the foundations for all forms of circulation, right up to the present day, when its cosmopolitan, intercultural character is firmly established. The medieval alleyways and 18th-century buildings are part of this history. The city’s medical school and wine-making tradition are also part of its personality and heritage.

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Visit Montpellier, the student city

Elected best student city in France 2024!

Montpellier is one of the most popular cities for students, ranked among the top cities to live and study in France (number one in 2024!). With 80,000 students, Montpellier is France’s second-largest student city (relative to its population). Its Faculty of Medicine, founded in the 13th century, is the oldest in the world still in operation.
Montpellier attracts students from all over the world with its prestigious universities and 1,300 courses of study. Montpellier’s sunny climate and vibrant cultural life also make it a young and dynamic city.

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The Mediterranean art of living

Colors, sounds, flavors, happiness… you name it!

Sunny and bright all year round, Montpellier is one of the sunniest cities in France. Here, the song of the cicadas in summer and music from elsewhere provide the backdrop for sampling culinary specialities and strolling through the city’s alleyways. It’s the Montpellier way of life: wander the streets, and stop off on a terrace to taste the local wines, since Languedoc is France’s largest vineyard! The sweet Mediterranean way of life and the charm of Montpellier are the perfect way to learn French!

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Art and culture in Montpellier

Culture around every corner!

Art is everywhere and in all its forms in Montpellier: the vast Musée Fabre and its impressive collections, contemporary art in the art galleries, street art at every crossroads, dance at the Agora and even street artists. In short, there’s plenty to suit everybody’s taste, and it’s accessible to everyone: one of Montpellier’s greatest assets is its easy (and often free) access to art and culture!

mediterranean lifestyle

Discover Montpellier: a real festival city!

Dozens of festivals are held throughout the year:

Whether it’s world music, cinema, theatre, dance or sport, the city is bustling with events all year round. The FISE, the Internationales de la Guitare, the Printemps des Comédiens and so many others: it’s impossible to list them all! So the best thing to do is to come and see for yourself!

train and plane and airport to get to Montpellier South of France

How to get to Montpellier

All roads lead to… Montpellier.

10km from the Mediterranean. About 3.5 hours by road or 3 hours by TGV from Barcelona. 4 hours by road from Italy. 3.5 hours by TGV or 1 hour and 10 minutes by plane from Paris. Montpellier is in the heart of the Occitanie. The airport and train station are easily accessible thanks to the city’s transportation system.

First, discover Montpellier Tourism. Seconf, visit Montpellier. Third, a city of history and perfect for students. Fourth, it is in a beautiful region of France. Finally, learn french.

Montpellier tourism

However, the Mediterranean city of Montpellier tourism has many charms. Specially, for international students. Also, to discover and learn French.

Discover Montpellier

First of all, montpellier tourism is a student city. Second,  the majority of the population comes from different backgrounds. Third, is eager to learn more. Fourth, visit montpellier and its beaches.

Visit montpellier

The beaches of montpellier

Nevertheless, it is a dynamic city of medium size. Thus, montpellier tourist office operates throughout its territory. However, is easily accessible. So, you can move around independently. Also, discover its spaces in a natural way.

Sports in the beaches of montpellier

Even, in montpellier tourism, you will always find cultural and social activities to interact. Thus, within the framework of a city of confluences to discover montpellier. Here, the beaches of montpellier and the monuments coexists. Thus, with the alternative events of today.

montpellier hotel

South of france

Finally, visit Montpellier and you will find the best French language school in France. However, Alliance Française Montpellier accommodates you in a montpellier hotel. Also, it welcomes you with a team of professional teachers. Nevertheless, to discover montpellier.

Montpellier guided tour

Then, visit Montpellier, a city located a few kilometers from the beaches of Montpellier. Also, on the Mediterranean coast. Finally, the landscapes of the Cevennes and Garrigues.

Montpellier city of tourism

So, the school and the tourist office of montpellier will take you to a privileged area. Here, you enjoy of natural wealth. Also, next to the Camargue reserve and surrounded by rivers, and the beaches of montpellier. However, you can stay in a montpellier hotel. Otherwise, enjoy outdoor sports with montpellier tourism activities complemented by activities in nature. In addition, visit montpellier and its cultural heritage which is everywhere. Since, our school’s excursions will take you to Carcassonne. Then, you visit Arles, Avignon, Nimes. Also, many other destinations of beauty and history. Thus, to do montpellier tourism. So, learn french.

montpellier tourism office

In addition, visit montpellier with the montpellier tourism office. Also, with our cultural service. Then, you will  develop your oral expression. Also, discover the secrets of montpellier tourism. Finally, it is a beautiful city.

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