Flights to Montpellier with Air France

On the banks of the Mediterranean Sea, Montpellier enjoys great weather and has some beautiful buildings to view

Montpellier is a city on the South coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, with just over half a million inhabitants. Popular with tourists on their holidays due to its closeness to the sea and the other southern attractions of France, the city also has a range of interesting sights and sounds to visit during your stay, particularly the medieval architecture.

Fly to this interesting French city using France's largest airline Air France - the premier way to travel to the city of Montpellier. There are flights available to several times a week. To make your flight as comfortable as possible, passengers receive a blanket, pillow, and there is a wide range of entertainment such as magazines, films, and music on an individual video screen. If you book online to buy your airplane ticket, it is possible to review and change the details of your reservation,reserve personalised options such as your menu, the place of your seat and your preferred cabin size, and an online check-in is available from up to 30 hours before the flight leaves the airport. You can also earn Miles for each journey through the Flying Blue program which can then count towards future travel.

The city of Montpellier enjoys the warm, dry summers that are well known benefits of the South Coast of France, and mild winters.

Montpellier has a range of historical sites to enjoy, as well as the beauty of nature

There are many interesting sights to enjoy Montpellier. First visit the central town square, called the Place de Comedie, which contains sculptural fountains known as the 'Three Graces.' Nearby is the Musée Fabre, which displays a range of Greek ceramics and a selection of paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries, including work from Borch and Pannini. You can view some medieval architecture at the Tour des Pins, the Tour de la Babotte and the Rue de Bras de Fer. The Jewish Mikve is a medieval bath that dates from the 13th century, in the heart of what was once the Jewish quarter of the city. There are official tour guides available to enjoy the best of the history and sights of Montpellier.

Montpellier is the site of the oldest botanical garden in France, the Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier, which was created in the 16th Century. Inside the gardens, there is an orangery, an arboretum and an 'English Garden'. The La Serre Amazonienne is a greenhouse with species from the tropical rainforest. There are also some beautiful beaches near to Montpellier, which are accessible by cycle lanes. There is also a nearby nature reserve, the Villeneuve-les-Maguelone which has some ancient oak trees, an adventure park and other attractions. You can visit the Maguelone Cathedral in the heart of this protected region.

There are a variety of excellent shopping destinations in Montpellier, including a new shopping centre, called the Odysseum, that mixes leisure activities and top brand names. There are also some local markets, book and antique fairs to enjoy.