The faculty of medicine and the botanical garden
Founded in 1220, Montpellier’s faculty of medicine is the oldest still active: Rabelais studied here. The former Saint-Benoît monastery it occupies is open during special events. Right next door, the botanical garden, created in 1593, is the oldest in France. Peaceful paths, a lotus pond and ancient glasshouses make it an ideal place for a cultured walk. A gentle date, far from the city’s noise.
Antigone and the Fabre Museum
Designed by Ricardo Bofill in the 1980s, the Antigone district unfolds its colonnades and neoclassical vistas between the Comédie and the Lez. The Fabre Museum, home to one of France’s finest paintings collections, sits between the fine-arts school and the historic quarter. Temporary exhibitions fuel long conversations. A drink afterwards on Place de la Canourgue nicely extends the visit.
Student nights and foodie markets
Place Jean-Jaurès and Rue de l’Université gather student bars, while Halles Castellane delight food lovers from early morning. The Rockstore concerts and festivals like Montpellier Danse or Festival Radio France liven up the city all year. On Lyad, Montpellier members share their favourite plans; it is up to you to find someone to extend the night with.
Date ideas
- Antigone
- Fabre Museum
- Faculty of Medicine
- Botanical Garden
- Place Jean-Jaurès
- Halles Castellane
- Rue de l’Université
