Advantages: Cosmopolitan, student-orientated, public transport Disadvantages: parking in city centre,
...from spending a year in Montpellier as a student and can thoroughly recommend this city for both holidays and as a base for a year abroad.
I initially chose Montpellier for its location in the South of France and for the most part, the weather has not let me down this year, with temperatures still around 30 degrees in late September.
In term of the city itself, I would say it is ideally suited to the weekend traveller. The airport is conveniently ... ...using the public transport in Montpellier as this is exceptionnal. A tramway runs through the centre and is complimented by an extensive bus network which has proved more than adequate for my needs over the past year. A car would be a distinct disadvantage in the centre due to the chronic lack of parking.
Most of the culutre is located in the historic centre, known as Eccusson (Shield-shaped). Here you can find narrow streets with many boutique-style ...
David1983 21.07.2004
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Advantages: Good weather, compact city, picturesque Disadvantages: same as any large city, expense, parking etc...
Montpellier is a great city - I spent a year studying there and loved it. It's a picturesque city with a pedestrianised centre. There is an average size shopping centre, a canary wharf equivalent called Antigone, loads of cinemas, and an opera house all in easy reach of the centre.
Attractions include lots of side streets with little shops and outside of the town, an olympic size swimming pool. There is bowling nearby and karting near the airport. ... ...and weightlifting.
There are several concert venues. Bands who have played here include the Rolling Stones, Iron Maiden, Bjork and the Cranberries. Sting and The presidents of the USA played in Marseille, an hour or two away.
Avoid Peyrou (the park by the arc de triomphe)and the station after dark.(unless you are after drugs, a rent boy or a prostitute)
Bars:
Place Jean Jaures, between the prefecture and place de la Comedie.
Petit Negresco Les ...
JamesRichardson 07.12.2000 (06.12.2000)
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