It is in Montpellier that was created in the Middle Ages, the 1st medical college of occident. Today, Montpellier maintains this tradition of university town. Montpellier is also the town of France which has the greatest number of language schools open to the strangers who want to learn French. University town, Montpellier is thus a young and dynamic city.
Leisures. Montellier is the place of many events throughout the year:
Between the end October and the turn of November, is held the Festival of the Mediterranean Cinema. This festival accomodates also various countries not belonging to the Mediterranean world but which are culturaly close to it (Portugal, Armenia or countries of the Black Sea such as Romania).
Festival of guitar, "Les Internationales de la Guitare". This festival which takes place during the 2nd fortnight of October wants to be an appointment of all the musical styles. Here, the blues neighbors with flamenco or the swing manouche and the classical music meet the jazz, the folk or the rock'n'roll.
The Equisud horse exhibition. It is the occasion in November, for stockbreeders and riders to present their horses in a test of attachment or stunt-flying.
The aquarium Mare Nostrum. In this space as educational as ludic, the visitors will learn much things about seaand under-marime life (animal and vegetable species). Certain performances are free. Address: Allee Ulysses, Odysseum 34960 Montpellier cedex 2.
The night life is very animated, with many pubs, bars and discotheques opened late in the night in any season, because of softness of the climate.
Stay in Montpellier. Various formulas for the tourist to choose his hiring of holidays in Montpellier or in the surroundings (hiring of villa or apartment, hotel, guest-room, campsite …).
- Villa Dicondra . This guesthouse is in fact, a luxurious air-conditioned suite, 2 km far from the historical centre of the city. When renting in the villa Dicondra, the holiday maker profits from a garden, a terrace, a jacuzzi (external), a garage, access Internet by wifi, television. Here, you are 10 kilometers far from the beach. Address: Villa Dicondra 67, avenue d'Assas 34000 Montpellier.
- The Clos l'Herminier. 4 very comfortable guesthouses await the holiday maker in this farmhouse of Provence, installed in a wooded park. The customers benefit from a very beautiful swimming pool in this very calm place, with convenient for relaxation. Address: 201, rue du Mas de Nègre 34070 Montpellier.
- Hotel La Maison Blanche. Establishment 3 sasons. This hotel built on the model of the houses of Louisiana, located in a very beautiful park proposes you to remain in one of its 32 very comfortable rooms and its 2 suites. A very broad range of services will make your stay even more pleasant (restaurant, room-service, swimming pool…). Address: Hôtel La Maison Blanche 1796, avenue Pompignane 34000 Montpellier.
- Apartment for rent in the pedestrian district of Montpellier: T4 apartment of 70m ² in a private mansion close to the shops. Equipped kitchen. Access Internet, television, DVD. 10 kilometers from the seaside. Address: Mr. Humbert 19, Rue de l'Ancien Courrier 34000 Montpellier.
- Hiring studio 2 people: 13 m ² studio in private house, 10 km from seaside, close centre town. Terrace, wifi, television, little kitchen, shower room. Animals accepted . Address: Mrs. Lecuyer 35 rue François Couperin 34000 Montpellier.
To camp, the Plein Air des Chenes, campsite close to Montpellier have 160 mobil home and 125 sites to plant a tent. The leisures and animations are varied and numerous (evenings with topic, miniature golf, plays for children, fitness, watery space…).
For any extra information, the holiday makers can contact the tourist office 30, allée Jean de Lattre de Tassigny 34000 Montpellier France
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