Montpellier Town

Montpellier Town

Often described as the "Gifted child of the Languedoc-Roussillon", Montpellier has seen a considerable increase in its population over the last 5 years and has become France’s 8th largest city

The beauty of the South of France, a town of a thousand possibilities, the international reputation of its university and medical facilities. These are all important factors that attract an ever-increasing number of people from all over France and abroad.

Located between the mountains and the sea, and just a short drive from Spain, Montpellier is blessed with an ideal geographical and climatic situation.

With a population of 350,000, Montpellier has a long history as a university town and today welcomes over 60,000 students every year.

Montpellier has a young and dynamic cultural centre, hosts numerous exhibitions and events throughout the year, notably at the Corum (Palais des Congrès), the theatre, the Zenith and numerous other rock venues, the Musée Fabre gallery, cinema complexes, an ice skating rink.

A number of sports facilities cater for all sporting activities throughout the year.