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Montpellier is a university and cosmopolitan town in the south of France. The capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region is wonderful, filled with architecture and rich in history. It's lined with boutiques and sidewalk cafes, and dotted with magnificent squares. It’s a town where the heady mix of modernity, culture and history is palpable, and whose location, just minutes from the Mediterranean coast and picturesque
Languedoc countryside is hard to beat. This city is perfect for study French in France and discover French life.
Montpellier has a beautiful historic centre with narrow picturesque streets, elegant private mansions dating back to the 16th century and many tree shaded cafés, and also an interesting cultural life. Moreover, thanks to its countless historical treasures, the city is officially called a « Ville d'Art ». Many street musicians and artists as well as a variety of famous festivals contribute to its cultural life as Montpellier Danse, Festival de radio de France…
The very heart of Montpellier is a Place de la Comedie, one of the largest pedestrian’s spaces in Europe, where you will find high street and boutique shops, and bars, bistros and cafés. In the Place Jean-Jaures, you are sure to make new friends at the pubs, restaurants and cafés that are popular with students from around the world. It is the traditional hub of student nightlife. This destination is ideal for French courses abroad and entertainment.
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