The prefecture of the Hérault in southern France, 11 km from the Mediterranean: a university city dating from 1220 with one of Europe's largest pedestrian areas, a fine-arts museum, a botanical garden from 1593 and the Peyrou promenade.
A first look at Montpellier
Arc de Triomphe
A triumphal arch at the east end of the Peyrou, finished in 1693 and carved with reliefs glorifying Louis XIV; open 24 hours.
Montpellier Botanical Garden
France's oldest botanical garden, created in 1593 by order of Henri IV; free, open Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays.
Montpellier Cathedral
A Gothic cathedral dedicated to Saint Peter and a national monument, open Monday to Saturday with a midday break.
Musée Fabre
The city's fine-arts museum, open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm, with its decorative arts in an 1874 mansion.
Pavillon Populaire
The city's free photography exhibition space on the Esplanade, built in 1891, open Tuesday to Sunday.
Promenade du Peyrou
A 4.6-hectare esplanade whose terraces look to the Cévennes and the Pyrénées, with a Louis XIV statue and the water tower.
Halles Castellane
A former flower market, now a covered market under cast iron and glass, open every day, Sunday mornings only.
Broc Café
A brasserie with a streetside terrace on Boulevard Henri IV, open 8 am to 1 am with the kitchen from noon to 11 pm.
Jardin des Sens
A haute French restaurant in a mansion on Place de la Canourgue, open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday and lunch on Friday and Saturday.
Restaurant du Petit Jardin
A restaurant with a terrace on rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
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