MONTPELLIER
And the Mediterranean sunlight is yours…
Capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, less than 3 hours from Barcelona and Italy and just 11 km from the Mediterranean Sea, Montpellier is the ideal place to discover a high-spirited city and some of the most prestigious world heritage sites.
A unique example of intelligent city planning in Europe, built by the world’s leading architects, Montpellier is a destination that is also rich with 1,000 years of history. Here you’ll find over 70 fabulous interior courtyards in private mansions dating from the 16th to 20th centuries, the oldest still-operating medical school in the western world, medieval streets lined with boutiques of all kinds, where top international brands mingle with small boutiques that exude the charm of yesteryear.

Montpellier also houses one of the richest fine arts collections in Europe, at the Fabre Museum, and is home to a wide variety of activities, internationally-renowned festivals, and unparalleled fine dining with a natural respect for excellent wine.
Last, but not least, Montpellier is a major destination for people wishing to learn French, as well as a place well-known for its medicine and violin-making traditions.

The must of Montpellier
Musée Fabre: a masterpiece to discover!
With its distinctly modern architecture, the Fabre Museum offers a spectacular contrast with the old stones of the site’s original mansion. Compositions by Buren in the front courtyard sign a new dimension for the Fabre Museum which is now showing 800 pictorial works, 3500 drawings, 900 engravings, and more…
A must to be seen!
Temporary exhibition diary:
Emil Nolde (March 7 – June 7)
Alfons Mucha (summer 2009)

A real Amazonian greenhouse at the Montpellier Zoo
Just imagine a hot and humid atmosphere, dense vegetation, bird cries and sounds of flowing water. You’re in the heart of the Amazon, heading up-river on foot, from the estuary to the source, across mangrove and dense forests. Definitely the place for a change of scenery and thrills of pleasure! Treat your whole family to a special visit at the Montpellier Zoo.

Mare Nostrum aquarium in the Odysseum leisure zone
Mare Nostrum offers an inventive display featuring its giant ocean tank. Take this invitation to discover marine world through 5,000 sq. meters, 24 tanks and over 300 animal species. Learn about the Mediterranean’s diverse nature, and then get ready to board ROMEO II, a cargo ship about to face a massive storm on the 40th parallel. Hold on to your seat!
Odysseum, it is also a planetarium, ice skating, carting hall and many theme restaurants: The magical rays of the south. Friendliness made in Montpellier!

To discover Montpellier, have a guided tour of the city with the Montpellier tourist office and enter the secret places of the city… Rent a bicycle to cruise around. You’ll feel truly free meandering through town, along 150 km of bicycle paths. It’s also a great way to discover neighbouring villages, and with just a little more pedalling, why not enjoy rare pleasure and get all the way to the beach?

TIPS to make the most of your stay:
Special offers on places to stay
All year long, Montpellier’s inns and hotels offer discount rates, weekend specials, last-minute offers, free additional nights and more. Find out more on http://www.ot-montpellier.fr/en/promotional-offers/

Access to Montpellier
Direct flights from London Gatwick airport, with easyjet and from London Stansted with Ryanair

Montpellier City Card
The concept is simple: get free entry and discounts for a wide range of local activities, from museums to leisure sites, shows and transportation. With Montpellier City Cards, You’re sure not to miss the great things to see here. Above all, with the Montpellier City Card you are free to enjoy the city however you like, organising your days and nights to match your mood of the moment.

Valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours, for children and adults, the Montpellier City Card helps you discover the town by combining:
- Free entry and discounts at several cultural and tourist sites in the Montpellier agglomeration area, including the Fabre museum, city tours and the Amazonian greenhouse.
- Free public transportation.
The Montpellier City Card is sold throughout the year at the Montpellier Tourist Office

Information
MONTPELLIER TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
30 allée Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
F-34000 Montpellier, France
Tel. + 33 (0)4 67 60 60 60
Fax. + 33 (0)4 67 60 60 61
contact@ot-montpellier.fr
http://www.ot-montpellier.fr/en

WHAT’S ON…

FISE - International Extreme Sports Festival
2009 - May 20-24
The biggest Festival of extreme sport in Europe! They come from all over the world. They are champions in their categories and they travel the globe to prove it.
Who? Today's champions on land, water and in the air defy the laws of gravity on roller blades, skateboards, BMX, wakeboards and freestyle motocross!
New for 2009!!!! Snow is forecast in May 'cause FISE adds a new ski event!
www.fise-events.com

International Montpellier Dance Festival
2009 - End of June / Beginning of July
Since it was created in 1981, Montpellier Dance has been one of those special occasions for the world's top choreographers to get together regularly. Over 300 dance troupes from around the world have come to Montpellier thanks to this festival, the natural continuation for an already-rich local dance season, filling the city with an intense rhythm of 3 to 10 shows per day for nearly 10 days.
www.montpellierdanse.com

SPECIAL OFFERS

What better than a four stars guest house to discover Montpellier?
All year round until the end of 2009
4 days / 3 nights - 2 people (including Champagne, 48h City Cards for two people)
175 euros per person until April 30
220 euros per person from May 1 to September 30
Price does not include transport from the airport to Montpellier and return, lunch and dinner
Enjoy a stay in a guest house located in the heart of Montpellier. Champagne will be offered the first evening as well as two city cards lasting 48h. Thanks to the cards, you will discover Montpellier with free entrances to museums, and free public transports. You can also enter the Mare Nostrum Aquarium or see spectacles with discounts. Once you are back to the guest house, you will appreciate the quiet and sophisticated universe of the 4 stars guest house.

Pierre MIGAYROU
Tel : +33 4 67 02 47 69
Email : pierre.migayrou@les4etoiles.com
Address : 3 rue Delmas - 34000 MONTPELLIER
http://www.les4etoiles.com/default.asp

Special week-end offer in a charming hotel ***
All year around until the end of 2009
3 days / 2 nights – 2 adults
152 euros per person in a Comfort double-room or
182 euros per person in a Grand Comfort double- room.

Including:
* Champagne at your arrival
* Breakfast for 2 people
* 2 City Cards for 48H each
*48h City Card
The City Tax, additional drinks or extras not included

Come and discover Montpellier City, its cultural aspects and rich patrimony using a 48h City Card offered by the hotel. You will appreciate the stay in this harmonious comfort residence of the 16th century renovated with taste and located in the heart of Montpellier. Champagne will be offered to
welcome you.
SPECIAL OFFER CODE : MDLF UK 09
Hôtel Le Guilhem
18, rue Jean Jacques Rousseau
34000 MONTPELLIER
Phone-number : + 33 4 67 52 90 90
Fax : + 33 4 67 60 67 67
http://hotel.reservit.com

Transport Partner
LOW FARES ARE IN MONTPELLIER

www.ryanair.com