How do you get to Montpellier's city centre from the airport?

From the Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport, you can take one of the buses that leave every half hour. These are the cheapest option and will get you to the city centre in around 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. If you want a more convenient or independent way to get to Montpellier's metropolitan area, you can try a cab or private transfer , which will cost more.

What's Montpellier best known for?

Though not as frequented as nearby urban hubs like Toulouse , this hidden gem of a French city is best known in its own right for being a university city with a rich history. Its old town, the Écusson, traces its roots to the city's founding in the year 985. The Montpellier that's grown around it in the more than 1,000 years since then now boasts multiple historical landmarks like the triumphal arch Porte du Peyrou, the Montpellier Cathedral (which survived the European Wars of Religion spurred by the Protestant Reformation) and elaborate 'hotels particuliers' or mansions built by the city's upper class in the 17th and 18th centuries. Even the University of Montpellier is one of the oldest universities in the world. On top of that, it's home to Europe's oldest operational medical school.

Is Montpellier a walkable city?

Montpellier is very walkable, as it was designed to be a pedestrian city. You can easily explore its centre on foot, as it's car-free and spans around just two square kilometres. Most of the city's historic streets are also quite narrow, which makes walking the best option.

What day trips can you take from Montpellier?

Montpellier is great to use as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside. At a mere 12 kilometres from the Mediterranean, the city is close to a few great beaches; the L'Espiguette Plage, in particular, offers especially white, sandy shores and calm, turquoise waters. That's not to mention the day trips you can try on an easyJet holiday: you can taste oysters at the Thau Lagoon, tour the wine-producing Languedoc region, or hike the Pic Saint Loup for a rewarding view of the city from above. Make Montpellier your next city break if you want to visit a less touristy part of Southern France that still has a lot to offer!

Is Montpellier airport big?

Yep, it's pretty big - it sits in the top 20 across France . It has two terminals, so there's plenty of room to roam around. It's a hub for about 10 airlines flying to some 20 destinations, and it's the 10th busiest in the country. So, yeah, you can bet it's a lively spot for travellers.

Which UK airports fly direct to Montpellier?

You can fly directly to Montpellier with easyJet from London Gatwick or London Luton . The flight is relatively short, at 2 hours and 10 minutes, making this an ideal city break destination!

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Why fly to Montpellier?

Understated, classy and rich in regional cuisine and winemaking, Montpellier is the holiday destination for those who like the good things in life.

With a university that dates back to the 12th century, wide tree-lined boulevards, a cute little old town and plenty of bustling squares full of coffee-drinking students, Montpellier is definitely one of the prettiest cities on France’s southern coast. Lacking the pretence of the Côte d’Azure, this city attracts holidaymakers looking for substance over style, for chic boutiques, trendy wine bars and nearby seaside resorts where it’s the beauty of the beaches and not the people that counts.

And, as the capital of the Languedoc Roussillon region of southwest France, you can expect plenty of top quality plonk and a regional cuisine that is one of the best in Europe. Anyone for a creamy duck cassoulet washed down with a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon? This really is France at its most traditional.

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When's the best time to go?

Hottest month

July

Coldest month

January

Best time to visit

Visit Montpellier between June and September for sizzling hot weather, blissfully offset by refreshing ocean breezes from the Mediterranean sea. Copious sunshine makes it perfect for spending idyllic days on the beaches of Carnon and Palavas, although the city does see an uptick in numbers and prices during these months.

Avoid the crowds

Fly to Montpellier between April and May or September and October and you'll be rewarded with pleasantly warm (but not baking weather), much more space to yourself and cheaper deals on flights and accommodation. Spring also sees the start of the city's festivals with events such as Printemps des Comédies and the ZAT Temporary Artistic Zone festival.

Your Montpellier Questions Answered

: From the Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport, you can take one of the buses that leave every half hour. These are the cheapest option and will get you to the city centre in around 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. If you want a more convenient or independent way to get to Montpellier's metropolitan area, you can try a cab or private transfer, which will cost more.