Montpellier Nature + People Pictures

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Filled with university students and families, this northern Montpellier neighborhood erupts with excitement for its lively annual jazz band festival. 

Just north of the Place de la Comédie, gardens and student residences provide youthful and serene settings where markets and festivals thrive.

One of the largest pedestrianized squares in Europe is a great place to come for coffee, to see some opera and shop for food and fashion.

Relax in a vast esplanade by the River Lez that sits in a part of Montpellier characterized by grand architectural designs.

The oldest botanical garden in France contains thousands of plant species and trees that are hundreds of years old.  

Imagine yourself in medieval France in this ancient trade and university town. Then take advantage of the easy access to the Mediterranean Sea.

Stroll along the network of canals, retreat to nearby beaches and enjoy some of the finest seafood in France in this boisterous port city.

Stroll along the network of canals, retreat to nearby beaches and enjoy some of the finest seafood in France in this boisterous port city.

Relax in a vast esplanade by the River Lez that sits in a part of Montpellier characterized by grand architectural designs.

Just north of the Place de la Comédie, gardens and student residences provide youthful and serene settings where markets and festivals thrive.

Just north of the Place de la Comédie, gardens and student residences provide youthful and serene settings where markets and festivals thrive.

A spacious park, university campus and a vast and extraordinary zoo with an Amazonian greenhouse add character to this tranquil residential area outside the city center.

Stroll along the network of canals, retreat to nearby beaches and enjoy some of the finest seafood in France in this boisterous port city.