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Magnetic Montpellier

Rich history meets contemporary chic in Montpellier, a confident yet modest city in southern France. Seventeenth-century philosopher John Locke once said, ‘I find it much better to go twice to Montpellier than once to the other world.’ Of course, much of the ‘other world’ hadn’t been discovered at the time Locke was waxing so lyrical, but his point remains. Because if you want style, culture, natural beauty and the wonderfully French joie de vivre from morning until long into the night, you want Montpellier.

Meander along the vast tree-lined esplanade and explore some history at the Place Royale du Peyrou, test your expertise in edibles with a fantastic tour through the world of food and foods of the world at Agropolis, or just while away the afternoon among the flowers in France’s oldest botanical garden – Jardin des Plantes.

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MONTPELLIER’S EVENTS

For an exploration of religious cinema that will have you praying for more, head to the Festival Chrétien du Cinema every January.

If you are lucky enough to be in town every second February, revel in the delights of a multitude of Mediterranean wines at the VINISUD event.

For the biggest adrenaline rush in all of Europe, hit the International Extreme Sports Festival in May.

For some highbrow French culture, slide on your ballet slippers and pirouette over to the Montpellier Dance Festival in June.

For an explosion of Montpellier’s vivid culture, make sure you’re in town for the annual Quartiers Libres Festival in October.

WHEN TO GO

• For pleasant weather for lying on the beach to smelling the roses, a Montpellier spring is divine.
• For the best time for sunshine and swimming, summertime in Montpellier is perfection, with average highs of 29ºC (84ºF).
• Most of the year in Montpellier is quite mild, and it’s perfectly enjoyable in winter for al fresco dining, or coffee under the sun.

GETTING AROUND

• There is a beautiful and extensive network of bike tracks around Montpellier, and hiring a bicycle is a fantastic and unique way to see the sights.
• Montpelier’s bus system is comprehensive and relatively inexpensive.
• Montpellier is a quaint, compact city and taking a walk to see the sights will take less time than ordering a macchiato!

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