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About Montpellier

A city and a country to discover with the Mediterranean beaches and the old Cevennes Mountains nearby, Montpellier is “the” sunny place to visit, famous for its historical richness as well as its cultural, scientifical and technological dynamism.

A place for students, Montpellier is well known for its universities welcoming students from all parts of France and of the world. 50% of the population is less than 35 years old.
Montpellier became the first place in France after paris for French language courses.

A place in the South, with 300 sunny days a year, students will enjoy sunny café terraces, street musicians performing around the pedestrian area, daily markets with typical “provence” colours and the easy way of life of the South of France.

A place for culture and leisure, Festivals and cultural events are held all year round in Montpellier (theatre, dance, rock and classical music festivals). Meeting friends outside, sitting on a sunny terrace or dancing under the stars: bars, restaurants, museums, opera theatres, Montpellier offers various ways to entertain and enjoy life.
The famous Fabre Museum is one of the biggest and richest art museum in France.

Only 15 minutes far away from the Mediterranean Sea beaches and the nearby rivers and mountains, Montpellier is a privileged location for all kinds of sports and outdoor activities, or for farniente, a very Latin way to have a break!

About the Languedoc region

Surrounded by beaches and mountains, Provence and Camargue typical landscapes, Montpellier offers a great variety of colourful sights to discover:

• In the backcountry around Montpellier, Nature lovers will surely appreciate to walk or bike through the vineyards or the beautiful landscapes of the garrigue;
• he Mediterranean coast with its typical fishing ports, lagoons and natural sand beaches also provides the opportunity to admire a tremendously great variety of bird species, like the Rose Flamingo and of course the legendary Camargue bulls and horses in their natural environment;
• Avignon, Nîmes and the Pont du Gard or the Cathare country and castles belong to the architectural and historical treasures of France.

There also are the Salagou Lake, a good fishing area and windsurfing spot, the magnificent gorges de l’Hérault, St Guilhem-le-Désert, the National Park of the Cévennes and many other amazing touring sights where to practice sports as well as cultural activities all around the year under the mild climate of the Mediterranean sun.

Featured French Language Schools in Montpellier

Featured French language courses in Montpellier