{"id":3768,"date":"2021-10-25T04:52:37","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T04:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=3768"},"modified":"2023-10-06T14:01:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T14:01:14","slug":"top-15-places-to-visit-in-montpellier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/top-15-places-to-visit-in-montpellier\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Places to Visit in Montpellier"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Montpellier.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Montpellier.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Montpellier-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Montpellier is a beautiful city in southwestern France, near the French Riviera. The old city of Montpellier dates back to around thirteen hundred years ago. The spectacular historic center of Montpellier depicts the city as an ancient metropolis. The Antigone parish church, decorated with exquisite paintings by famous French artists, is a major tourist attraction. The city&#8217;s newest, chic, edgy development, the Musneau Fabre, is located nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A must visit for those interested in art and history, Montpellier Cathedral is located within the city. Built in the thirteenth century, the cathedral was revamped in the eighteenth century and underwent numerous additions and repairs throughout its life. The main part of the cathedral is decorated with frescoes depicting scenes from the medieval era. The interior of the cathedral is rich in murals depicting religious scenes, usually from the Virgin and Child. The Basilica di Montpellier, housing the remains of the Holy Sepulcher, also features murals throughout the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A must see is the famous leafy Montpellier cafe. The Montpellier cafe culture originated in the eighteenth century during the reign of Queen Marie Antoinette. Tourists frequently stop by the cafe to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. There is often a line of people waiting to eat their lunch or snack while enjoying their favorite beverage. The beautiful tree lined terrace is also a popular place to visit, where one can admire the view of Montpellier city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those interested in the local life, they will enjoy stopping by the Little Italy restaurant in Montpellier. It is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Europe and has a fantastic selection of dishes for lunch and dinner. The Little Italy restaurant is located inside the historic St. Croix church, which is located in the heart of Montpellier. The restaurant offers local cuisine and international dishes on special occasions. Another popular local hotspot is the Montpellier boardwalk which has several attractions for locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking for a place to go on a holiday, it may not be possible to visit all of the attractions in each town that you visit. This is why it may be a good idea to consider a visit to France&#8217;s Mediterranean coast. France has many sandy beaches that are considered to be among the best in the world. There are so many things to do while in France&#8217;s coastal areas, visitors can choose to visit one of the many tourist attractions, spend some time relaxing on the beach or engage in some other activity. Many hotels offer private beaches that are ideal for families to visit while in France. For those interested in exploring the culture, France&#8217;s Mediterranean coast has museums, art galleries and historic buildings that visitors will enjoy looking at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If one wants to see the most of Montpellier&#8217;s nightlife, they must visit the Du Palais boutique hotel. Located not far from Montpellier, the Du Palais boutique hotel is one of the best choices for a relaxing and romantic night. The boutique hotel offers beautiful views of the area as well as comfortable rooms that offer the best comfort possible. One can get breakfast daily, enjoy a relaxing evening in the common living room and then spend the evening dancing away the hours away with a good bottle of wine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Montpellier is a beautiful city in southwestern France, near the French Riviera. The old city of Montpellier dates back to around thirteen hundred years ago. 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