City break in Montpellier. Active leisure ideas for Montpellier - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Montpellier offers its guests all kinds of attractions and entertainments for comfortable and unforgettable vacations: sporting and shopping centers, scenic parks and gardens, upscale night clubs and bars as well as numerous original places to eat. Water attractions fans will love the Espiguette beach which is serene and clean. It is of great popularity among tourists travelling with kids. The beach features several rental centers of sport gears, well equipped sport grounds and a few of summer open air cafés.

A visit to the Parc Zoologique Henri de Lunaret will turn to an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Animals there live in spacious enclosures among exotic plants. The zoological garden houses as numerous representatives of the local fauna so animals brought from other lands. A beautiful green house with a rich collection of tropical plants and flowers takes a part of the garden. The Aquarium Mare Nostrum invites city guests to learn the inhabitants of sea floor better. Despite small size of the aquarium it presents a huge exciting collection of sea floor inhabitants. Each day the aquarium holds special excursions and informative tours for the youngest visitors.

Montpellier will be of great interest for genuine connoisseurs of French wines. The suburbs of the city locate a famous winery named the Chateau de Flaugergues which invites the city guests daily to learn the process of making wine and to try astonishing wine samples. During the warm season the garden which neighbors the winery offers tables for visitors. The guests have a chance to rest in the shadow of aged trees and try the best sorts of wine. All wines are available for sale in a local wine shop. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The city features more than ten beautiful parks. The most popular ones among them are considered to be the Domaine de Grammont, Bois de Montmaur and Domaine d'O parks. The parklands offer perfect facilities for hiking and cycling. The parks feature special picnic areas. The street Rue Foch is considered to be the shopping center of the city. One will find the concentration of premium shops and luxury boutiques in close vicinity to the Comedy Square (la place de la Comedie). Among shopping centers the city guests give most preference to the FNAC and Inno centers as these ones offer the vastest choice of goods at different price rates. On weekends Montpellier offers its guests to visit a flea market which is a perfect place to hunt not only some vintage souvenirs but some brand clothes, footwear and accessories as well.

In Montpellier, there are a lot of wonderful escape quest clubs. Each one is very popular with tourists and local people. The most popular center is Xcape-Room. There are 5 rooms on different themes, from detective to spy. So, every visitor can find the most suitable one. Another interesting escape quest center is Skryptic. Here, participants can escape from the dragon tower, feel like a spy, or rob an artist’s workshop. There are also other centers, for example, Mission Exit and The Great Escape Game. Escape quest clubs are so popular due to the perfect organization of a game process, unique plots, and authentically designed rooms.

One of the excellent places for wonderful leisure is Goolfy Montpellier. It is a mini-golf course designed in the style of Dino Park. For those who want to take funny pictures should visit Sensas Montpellier. It is a center where visitors of all ages can gain a unique experience. The EkiOz Center will impress you too. It is suitable for people of all ages because bubble football is always eternal.

Those who want to play games with family or friends should visit such Montpellier clubs, as Planete Paintball Montpellier, Paintball Mediterranée (paintball clubs), and Laser Quest Montpellier (a laser tag center). Also, visit Bowlingstar Montpellier if you can’t imagine your holiday without visiting a bowling club. Here, you can also play billiard or laser tag. Another excellent place is Block'Out. Here, you can enjoy climbing.

Those who dream of sky-jumping but are afraid of doing this for some reason should visit the Twistair Club. The ERVR Club will impress fans of virtual reality with a wonderful VR station and the excellent arrangement of a game process. You can get more adrenaline if you take a tour to Escal’OSud and enjoy bungee jumping. You will get only positive emotions from such an activity. The same is true with a sports center named “Voyage au Bout de la Cime”. It attracts with its interesting rope ways and picturesque landscapes.

It is also a good idea to visit the Kafelin. It is a real paradise for fans of cats. Here, you can pet these purring animals and play with them. They will generously allow you to enjoy their company. The locals can even take a cat home. In Montpellier, there are also places for those who just want to splash around, for example, the Piscine Olympique d'Antigone swimming pool that will impress you with its neat design and cleanliness. In the Cinema Cgr Lattes, you can watch new films. Altrad Stadium is a perfect place for sports fans. The fans of comedies should definitely visit Theatre Le Point Comedie and Opera Comedie.

Many tourists want to learn new skills when traveling. In Montpellier, you can learn how to make soap (in Mamie M'a Dit) and cook the dishes of local cuisine (Atelier Cuisine Italienne Cortese). Those who want to spend time pleasantly in a spa center should visit Ezenspa or Hippocrates. Here, you can relax in a peaceful atmosphere and will return here again and again. Golf clubs “R-Golf International” and “Golf Massane” will impress you too. They are suitable for experienced players, as well as beginners.

At night, other places – clubs and bars – open their doors to many people. In Montpellier, everyone will find a venue to taste. Dancers will have a good time in Le Pulp or Heat Club. Those who prefer live music and much space should visit Café Ciné and Le Labo. Wine connoisseurs can have the best drinks in Les Bulles Saint Roch and Le Chapitre. Those who prefer beer will like Couleurs de Bieres. The best cocktails are offered in L'Univers Cocktails. The Shakespeare Pub, Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub, and Le Tord-Boyaux are also worth being visited.