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Montpellier, France, truly has it all.
As the third-largest French city near the southern Mediterranean coast, Montpellier is a stronghold for French culture, nature, and history.
In the Middle Ages, Montpellier was a tolerant refuge in Europe that turned into a major trading and economic hub.
Its architecture was developed during the Renaissance and then destroyed during the Reformation.
A highlight of this place is a grand gothic cathedral and chic neoclassical creme buildings. Plus, museums are stuffed with iconic paintings.
Montpellier is home to one of the oldest universities in the world and the oldest medical school still operating.
It has an incredible wine culture, it’s located 10 kilometers from the Mediterranean,
No wonder its nickname is soudouée, or the wonder child.
This exciting city used to be a cosmopolitan wunderkind in the Medieval period, with strong influences from its learned Arab, Jewish, and Christian populations.
In more modern times, Montpellier was eclipsed by its glitzy neighbors, Nice and Marseille. But, since the 1990s it has experienced one of the strongest demographic and economic climbs in the country.
Montpellier’s metropolitan area has over 800,000 residents, many of which are students.
In 2017 it was voted “Best Emerging Culture City of the Year” by the think tank LCD and is flocked by tourists excited by its grand pedestrian area, thrilling culture, and pleasing Mediterranean climate.
There’s no shortage of things to do or things to learn about Montpellier, so let’s look at some key facts before you make the big move:
