When we started our trip to Southern France, end of 2022, we made a stop-over in Montpellier. If you like details: we arrived in the afternoon of 30th of December, stayed in Montpellier for New Year’s Eve and restarted to Carcassone on 1st of January.
I remember that it was rather cold and rainy … except of New Year’s Day when suddenly the sun appeared on a blue sky. We then enjoyed a lazy coffee on Place de la Comédie – outdoor. (The day before we walked the city centre, but it was more off-putting because of the weather … and crowds bustling through the streets, the alleyways … all busy with preparation for end of year – or whatever.)
So I never made a post about our stop-over.
Since May we stayed in Sérignan – and so we decided to do another trip to Montpellier. We took the train from Béziers in the morning and returned late in the afternoon (rather late due to a train traffic jam!).
We made our way from Place de la Comédie (see on top!) to L’Arc de Triomphe and further on to La Cathédrale Saint-Pierre.
The cathedral is an impressive and somewhat extraordinary structure going back to the 14th century in its origin.
We walked the boulevards w/ their classic buildings beautifully decorated … suddenly you approach old town quarters w/ deep alleyways …
There is a maze of narrow, dark alleyways – too narrow for any cars, but not for scooters or e-scooters. You may get lost … It’s an adventure to stroll and find small interesting items like old chapels or fashion shops.
Finally you’ll end up at a square w/ cafés … (in front of a church like this!).
Good bye to Montpellier for now!
