Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Montpellier
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Montpellier with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Montpellier area
This Montpellier map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Montpellier and surroundings
France - moving around the country
In France, buses are considered to be an excellent means of transportation, not only for intercity travel, but also for intra-city travel. In large cities, you will find almost at every stop a timetable which indicates the time of departure of the train you are boarding as well as other departed trains. Prices for trips vary based on the destination and season. It should be noted that in different regions there are separate transport network of buses or trams, with each having its own unique pricing system. You can buy tickets from the driver or in the newspaper kiosks. Please note that in the capital of France you can move about by using underground trains. The Metropolitan has 17 main branches that connect all areas of Paris, as well as 5 suburban branches that go beyond the capital. … OpenNature and parks of France
Between Grenoble, Briancon and Gap is the national park of Ecrins, in the territory of which there are at once 3 four-thousandths - Barre-des-Ecrins, Dome de Neige des Ecrins and Peak Lorik. The area of the park is occupied by pine and oak forests, alpine meadows; glaciers are located on the hills. There are more than 30 trails laid in the park which are in excellent condition. On the island of Corsica is the Kalanka National Park. It is a deep valley filled with the sea. The valley is surrounded by orange and pink rocks, which spectacularly rise above the sea line at an altitude of about 300 meters. The rocks were heavily eroded, and therefore took quite original and unusual forms. This unique and incredibly beautiful landscape is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. … OpenPhotogallery of Montpellier sights
Our guide to Montpellier
Cuisine and top restaurants
The Sicilia restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine treating its guests with delicious pasta and tempting pizza each day. In addition to tasty treats the guests of the eating house can order a glass of astonishing wine as the Sicilia restaurant possesses an impressive wine list. Among budgetary establishments and eateries the L'entrecote restaurant is best worth attention. By its appearance the restaurant … Open
Traditions and mentality of Montpellier
If you have no opportunity to visit the city during holidays or festivals, you can just walk in the central city square. From Friday to Sunday, interesting performances take place in the square. Musicians, dancers, theater troupes, and other people of contemporary art often perform here. During public holidays, children’s performances and traditional fairs are organized in the square. There is also one of … Open
Travel guide to Montpellier
An excellent place for walking is the historic neighborhood of Antigone. It is known for its spectacular postmodern-style buildings characterized by sumptuous facade decorations. In addition to picturesque buildings, here you can see several charming squares, as well as forged lights, one of the neighborhood's main decorations. While walking here you can make a lot of memorable photos. Those visiting … Open
Montpellier for children - what to visit
Another entertainment center, Goolfy Montpellier, is very popular with family tourists too. Here, you can play minigolf. In some courses, you can play golf even with children. Small visitors will be impressed by the unusual design of the center. It is decorated with realistic sketches of prehistoric animals and neon lights. In the center, you can take spectacular pictures. The play center Kid's City is … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Pomme de Reinette et Pomme d'Api offers its visitors a wide choice of gifts. The shop resembles a toy museum with its interior. Here, you can buy popular board games, darts, different puzzle games, and exclusive toys, for example, winding musical carousels. Carnival masks and costumes, elegant doll houses, and porcelain statuettes are just some of the accessories you can find in the shop. The shopping … Open
Advices for travellers
8. The most favorable seasons for visiting Montpellier are considered to be late spring and autumn, however the peak of tourist traffic falls on the middle of the summer. During this period the city offers various festivals and fests attracting many tourists. Travelers planning a summer visit to the city of Montpellier should take care of hotel booking in advance. 7. Restaurants and cafés welcome … Open