My visit to Montpellier, France

Montpellier, France: A Snapshot of Southern France When I visited Montpellier in the 90s, there was a quiet charm that felt untouched by time. Located between the Cévennes Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, I found it occupied by students, artists, and travellers who were seeking a more soulful experience compared to the glitz of Paris. A City of Youth Montpellier in the 1990s was a fascinating city, home to the Université de Montpellier, one of the oldest universities in the world. I also visited the Arc de Triomphe and the Promenade du Peyrou, which offered sweeping views and a feeling of royal grandeur. Meanwhile, the medieval Écusson district winds like a maze through the entire city. My intuition and curiosity guided this trip. Culture in Montpellier I found art everywhere, from street performers strumming guitars to having my portrait sketched near the Musée Fabre, which is housed in an 18th-century mansion. The city’s theatres and galleries offered avant-garde productions and exhibitions. Getting Around The city is very walkable and compact, so I got around on bikes and by walking. I was never bored because around every corner, I found a café, a bookstore, or just people watching in the courtyard. Southern Flavours & Café Culture Food-wise, you could find anything from cassoulet to ratatouille to fresh seafood from the nearby city of Sète. Although I'm not a drinker, I discovered that wine was plentiful. You could have locally produced red wines and rosés at the many family-run bistros. At the cafés, I enjoyed pastis with locals as I watched them play petanque. Mediterranean Mood Montpellier has 300 days of sunshine, which makes day trips to the beach and the city easy and comfortable. The pace of life was slower, and the locals were friendly.