Places in Montpellier

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At the gates of the Camargue, the beautiful city of Occitanie has an incredible historical heritage! Stroll through its narrow streets and along its beautiful avenues and discover the most beautiful squares in Montpellier!

La Comédie: the most famous of the squares of Montpellier

The Place de la Comédie in Montpellier is one of the emblematic places of the city. It is the ideal starting point for a walk in the city, a shopping session or a local lunch in the best restaurants in Montpellier center.

We can admire the fountain of the Three Graces and the Comédie opera, an Italian-style theater as sublime inside as outside. Baptized Place de l'Oeuf because of its oval shape, the Comédie is one of the largest pedestrian spaces in Europe. Many historical and cultural points of interest are located nearby: the Fabre museum, the Babote Tower or the chapel of the White Penitents.

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Royal Square of Peyrou

A stone's throw from the Écusson district in Montpellier, the royal square is a place full of history. It hosts several buildings of classical architecture: the Arc de Triomphe, the Arceaux aqueduct and the water tower dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.

An imposing equestrian statue of Louis XIV stands in the center of this royal square.

With its 360° view of the city and its surroundings, this belvedere is a must-see place for walking! Flea markets, concerts, festivals and friendly gatherings are regularly organized there.

Place de la Canourgue

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Located in the historic center, Place de la Canourgue is the oldest in the city.

It houses adorable shaded terraces and charming private mansions: an idyllic setting for a romantic stroll!

Nicely wooded, the garden paths lead to the Unicorn Fountain, a sculpted ensemble created by the architect Jacques Donnat.

Place de la Canourgue offers a unique view of Saint-Pierre Cathedral.

Jean-Jaurès Square

Located on the site of the former Notre-Dame-des-Tables church, this square is dominated by an imposing statue of Jean Jaurès. This calm and authentic place is perfect for a drink with your partner and enjoy the Occitan sweetness of life! In the evening, Place Jean-Jaurès comes alive to the rhythm of after-work and student evenings.

Saint-Roch Square

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In the city center of Montpellier, this square owes its name to the superb church dedicated to the patron saint of the city.

Like all the squares of Montpellier, it hosts pleasant terraces, ideal for a coffee in the shade of the tall trees or enjoy the first rays of sunshine of summer.

This entirely pedestrian area is conducive to the organization of festive events: the Saint-Roch festival and the music festival are organized there every year.

Saint-Anne Square

With a majestic bell tower, the Saint-Anne church which dominates this pretty square now hosts a very beautiful contemporary art exhibition. In summer, during the Saint-Anne nights, you can listen to free concerts of salsa, jazz, swing, mixed music, French and international song.

Saint-Côme Square

Between the Comédie and Place Saint-Roch, this small square is one of the oldest in the city. It houses the Saint-Côme anatomical amphitheater, built in the 18th century and intended for students of the school of surgery. This monument can be discovered as part of the "city of medicine" visits organized by the Tourist Office. An astonishing journey that highlights the particular link uniting the city and this discipline!

Flower Market Square

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Formerly Place des Capucins, this small square is located a stone's throw from the Charles-de-Gaulle esplanade and the Notre-Dame-des-Tables Basilica. The convent of the same name was once located there, sold as national property and then destroyed after the French Revolution. The flower market no longer takes place there today, but the place retains its friendly atmosphere.

It is even sometimes compared to the Parisian Marais! The statue of Louis XVI that adorned the square now belongs to the municipality of Louisville in the United States, with which Montpellier is twinned. It has been replaced by a fountain signed by the Spanish sculptor Manuel Clemente Ochoa.

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