Montpellier Uncovered: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Montpellier's Place de la Comédie features 1776 Three Graces Fountain & Belle Époque Opéra Comédie. This vibrant hub leads to medieval Écusson. Next: Rue des Étuves!

On Rue des Étuves, enter Montpellier's medieval Écusson. Discover 13th-century Pénitents Bleus Chapel, which showed mercy to anyone in need. Explore a maze of streets, courtyards & shops. 

Embark on a treasure hunt! Spot a 400-year-old cannonball from the 1622 Siege of Montpellier still stuck in a wall! It's a frozen piece of history from France's Wars of Religion. Make a wish there! Turn left now.

La Tour de la Babote: 12th-century survivor! Once defensive, it became an observatory & site of world's first parachute jump (1783)! This tower has seen it all. Next, we explore!

Place Edouard Adam: charming gem in Montpellier's Écusson! Trompe-l'œil art on buildings blends history & illusion. Perfect for photos & old-town vibe!

Place Saint-Roch: 19th-century Église Saint-Roch, a Gothic Revival beauty. This square is Montpellier's vibrant community heart for centuries, where daily life meets deep history. Explore its charm!

Place Saint-Roch: stunning Église Saint-Roch (Montpellier's patron saint). Vibrant Fresques on buildings tell the city's past. Peaceful spot for history & art! Next: right.

From Place Saint-Roch, step through Rue Voltaire archway into Montpellier's cozy medieval streets! Feel like stepping back in time as stone walls guide us to our next amazing stop. History awaits!

Rue de l'Ancien Courrier: "Old Courier Quarter," charming medieval street in Montpellier's Écusson. Once bustling, now hosts indie boutiques. Detour to Salle Saint-Ravy or explore courtyards!

Rue Arc en Ciel: Montpellier's vibrant rainbow stairs! Ancient medieval street, bursts with color & hidden art, blending history & creativity. Perfect for photos! Next, straight!

Église Sainte-Anne, 19th-century Gothic Revival church, now Carré Sainte-Anne! This art space blends modern art with history. Step inside! Next: Rue de l'Huile.

Witness Montpellier's Palace of Justice, then gaze at its own Arc de Triomphe (1691), honoring Louis XIV! Climb the Arc for 360° views. This grand monument marks a powerful entry to the city. Next: Promenade du Peyrou!

Promenade du Peyrou: Montpellier's grand classical space! Admire Louis XIV's statue & views. Aqueduct & Château d’Eau. Soak in grandeur! Next, straight!

Château d’Eau: At Peyrou's end. This 18th-century "Water Castle", like a Roman temple, was Montpellier's grand reservoir, blending function & flair. Look beyond!

Beyond the Château d'Eau, marvel at Aqueduc Saint-Clément! This 18th-century masterpiece brought water to Montpellier, inspired by Roman design. Walk its top for views & photos. A grand historical gem!

Jardin des Plantes: France's oldest botanical garden (1593)! Created for medicine, a peaceful oasis with a Wishing Tree & root "bench." Blends science, history & magic. Next, explore!

Square de la Tour de Pins: charming green patch! Nostradamus prophesied Montpellier's fall if pines fell. They did, but city thrives! Fun mystery. Next: straight!

Montpellier Cathedral: 14th-century Gothic! Explore Faculty of Medicine, world's oldest (1137), Nostradamus studied. Unique anatomical museum. Faith & knowledge!

Leaving grand history behind! Navigate charming old streets, ready for a delightful, offbeat discovery. Take stairs on right to go up. Something special awaits!

Place de la Canourgue: Montpellier's oldest, peaceful gem! Fontaine des Licornes enchants. Grand mansions, history, charm & courtyards. Perfect for a pause!

Mikvé Médiéval: Montpellier's 12th/13th-century Jewish ritual bath! Heart of medieval Jewish quarter. Rediscovered 1980s, Europe's best-preserved hidden gem!

Turn left to see Préfecture de l'Hérault, a grand 19th-century building now a key government hub. You're on Place des Martyrs, honoring WWII Resistance heroes. Feel Montpellier's civic pride and recent history here!

Left to Les Halles Castellanes, Montpellier's vibrant indoor market! Feast for senses, fresh produce, artisan goods & on-the-spot eats. Immerse in French food culture, enjoy!

Place Jean Jaurès: Montpellier's vibrant living room! Lively square, honoring Jaurès, offers cafés & leads to Rue de la Loge, historic street. Perfect for food, drinks, & old town alleys!!

Walk into this lane off Place Jean Jaurès, straight to a narrow T-point. See that ordinary building ahead? Don't be fooled—what's inside is extraordinary! Trust me, you'll want to hear this.

Hôtel de Varennes & Salle Pétrarque: 18th-century mansion hides a room linked to Petrarch, Renaissance poet! History & culture meet. Explore the exterior! Next: right, then left.

Pharmacie de la Miséricorde, France's oldest pharmacy (since 1100s)! Founded by Knights Hospitaller, a living museum of mercy. Nearby Chapelle. Next: a sweet treat!

Pomme de Reinette et Pomme d'Api: Montpellier's sweet shop! Taste candied fruits & chocolates, local specialty. Keeps traditions alive, savor sweet history! Next: left.

Musée Fabre, Montpellier's grand art museum, founded by Fabre in 1825. Explore Realist, Impressionist, classical art. Relax at Esplanade or Corum Terrace.