Cité Paul-Valéry Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cité Paul-Valéry
Popular places to visit
![Comedy Square featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77285-Comedy-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Comedy Square
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.
![Montpellier Cathedral which includes street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77318-Montpellier-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Montpellier Cathedral
Behind the fortress-like façade of this medieval church is a collection of biblical artworks and a striking-looking organ from the 18th century.
![La Promenade du Peyrou](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/363000/363305-Montpellier.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
La Promenade du Peyrou
Walk between the arches of the vast aqueduct near the moated water tower in this dazzling park celebrating the glory of a monarch.
![Fabre Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77293-Fabre-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Fabre Museum
Step inside an 18th-century mansion to explore hundreds of years’ worth of art from some of the world's leading painters and artistic movements.
![Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/474000/474172-Languedoc-Roussillon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier
One of France's leading opera houses is a Montpellier institution that hosts opera and classical music concerts by world-renowned composers.
![Jardin des plantes de Montpellier showing heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77352-Jardin-Des-Plantes-De-Montpellier.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Jardin des plantes de Montpellier
The oldest botanical garden in France contains thousands of plant species and trees that are hundreds of years old.
Activities
![From Montpellier: Pic Saint-Loup Wine and Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4726107/dc270125-39dc-4a1f-a086-464c9c17eb0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Montpellier: Pic Saint-Loup Wine and Food Tour
![The mountain peak and the terroir](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1099660/7586474b-3a8d-4676-a5a8-5fd81c628f9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Winetour & food experience in Pic St Loup
![Montpellier: Visit Cirque of Navacelle and its medieval mill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44648907/cb340d05-62c6-455b-8546-daa871c6a806.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Montpellier: Visit Cirque of Navacelle and its medieval mill
![Star Wars against emperor tinepalpa Escape Room Montpellier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46153828/c37111e9-37a1-44f4-a69d-c1c6bd3a8ca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Star Wars against emperor tinepalpa Escape Room Montpellier
![Montpellier : Visit lavender field and an Olive Oil Mill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47902312/ef302dd9-f148-4b44-b310-85cf0a0cb0be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Montpellier : Visit lavender field and an Olive Oil Mill
Our pick of the best Cité Paul-Valéry Hotel Deals
![Hotel Belaroia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28830000/28828300/28828269/742e3f88_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024
![Zenitude Hotel la Valadiere, Ascend Hotel Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7324500/7324401/b21377b0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025
![The Originals City, Hôtel Ecoparc](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9330000/9324200/9324148/ecf59534_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025
![Hôtel Campanile Montpellier Centre St Roch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20400000/20392200/20392157/29cc9308_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025
![Best Western Hotelio Montpellier Sud](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15770000/15763700/15763639/8f6610d5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2024
![Pullman La Pléiade Montpellier Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2400/2316/b98dbb81_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cité Paul-Valéry
Les Cévennes
When in Les Cévennes, you can plan a visit to Montpellier Aqueduct and La Promenade du Peyrou, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Les Arceaux
You'll appreciate the gardens during your time in Les Arceaux and you might want to plan a stop by Montpellier Aqueduct and La Promenade du Peyrou while you're in the area.
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Gambetta
The historical sites and theatres make Gambetta worth a stop. Make a stop by Kawa Theatre, and jump on the metro at Rondelet Tram Station to get around the area.
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Croix-d'Argent
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Croix-d'Argent. Check out Stade Sabathe while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sabines Tram Station or Villeneuve d'Angouleme Tram Station to get around town.
![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77324-Montpellier-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Historic Centre
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Historic Centre. Canourgue Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.
![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/363000/363297-Montpellier.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Boutonnet
Visitors to Boutonnet like its gardens. Jump on the metro at Stade Philippides Tram Station or Boutonnet Tram Station to see top sights like Parc Magnol while you're in the area.