Historic centre

Montpellier, France

Home to medieval architecture and the Promenade du Peyrou.

Places in Historic centre

Petit Jardin Located amid the city's wealth of castles and ancient structures, offering diverse fine dining.
Historic centre terrace cafes Terraces throughout the historic centre, popular for celebrating and socialising.
Medieval architecture throughout the city Visitors are awestruck by medieval architecture found all over the city, not just in the historic centre.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm Mediterranean weather for the city's terraces and outdoor dining.
Getting around: Montpellier's historic centre is walkable, with trams connecting to the Port-Marianne district and La Grande Motte.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: French. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Montpellier's dining scene continues to draw on its wealth of castles and ancient structures for atmospheric settings, with venues like L'Arbre's 17th-floor bar offering breathtaking views of the city and the Cevennes mountains beyond.

Port-Marianne district — A modern district home to Trinque Fougasse Sud and the Pullman Hotel's rooftop bar.
Place Saint-Ravy area — Home to restaurants facing the historic fountain square.