Start your exploration of Montpellier - Top 10 most livable cities in France, part 1

In these articles, I would like to invite you to join us on a train journey from Grenoble city train station to Montpellier - Top 10 most livable cities in France, also known as “City City of 300 Sunny Days, City of Universities"

The author and his students say goodbye to Grenoble City to Montpellier

General introduction the Montpellier City 

Montpellier is located in the south of France, this journey will take about 4 hours, passing 230 km. Along the way, join us to admire the beautiful, peaceful and majestic natural beauty through the glass door of the train. Before coming to Montpellier, please join us while sipping some strawberries on the train, while learning some general features of this famous city.

Montpellier as you know, is the 8th largest city of the hexagonal country (France), 10km from the Mediterranean Sea, located on 2 charming hills with sun-drenched squares and near beaches and beaches. mountains, bringing with it the warm climate of the Mediterranean region, many free music activities in the squares on weekend evenings. Therefore, this city has a large number of international students studying here and is very popular with young people.

Montpellier ranks 2nd in the ranking of student cities in France - where a quarter of the population is students. The city is one of the few French cities that can offer a full, enjoyable life as well as the best university training program for students. With a long tradition of learning, the City currently has 3 universities (Universités) and 5 large schools (Grands Ecoles). Montpellier always knows how to attract young people, from the famous medical school to the business school, the technology school, or the art school, the National Agricultural Academy. Montpellier is rated as one of the cities with the most comprehensive education quality.

We have arrived at Montpellier Saint Roch station

This is the largest station of the city of Montpellier named in March 2005. The station is located in the city center. Montpellier is the eighth largest city in France, the second largest city in the Occitanie administrative region and the Hérault department, and the third largest city after Marseille and Nice, in the Mediterranean region with a continuous city population density. increased over the past 50 years. So this is a large modern station in the area, welcoming thousands of passengers every day. This is also one of the important gateways connecting with other major cities in France and internationally.

Montpellier Saint Roch Station

Montpellier Saint Roch station is a unique and impressive structure. Outside, the station with rows of large glass doors and delicate lines creates a harmonious beauty, mixing modern and classical architectural elements. The main color of the station is white, creating a bright and elegant feeling.

Inside, the terminal is vibrant and modern, intelligently and creatively designed, fully meeting the needs of passengers, providing a lively and bright space.

It can be said that Montpellier Saint Roch station is a symbol of the grandeur and modernity of Montpellier City.

After leaving the station, we were able to admire the beauty of France, feel the French characteristics in each monumental and massive architecture.

Crédit Industriel et Commercial – CIC is a bank and financial services group in France, founded in 1859.

Crédit Industriel et Commercial

City Opera House

Another famous venue is the City Opera House. This is one of the leading French Opera houses, where classical music and opera performances by the world's leading composers take place.

Comédie Square

Through the theater, we visit the Place de la Comédie. This is the main square in Montpellier and its vastness is quite breathtaking. It is also one of the largest pedestrian zones. The square is beautiful and large with a fountain, completely pedestrianized and accessible by tram.

This square is like the headquarters of the City surrounded by magnificent buildings, many beautiful restaurants and cafes, free music entertainment activities on weekends, amateur bands come out. singing, dancing vibrant audience watching or dancing along. Especially activities for young people, weekend nights are free to watch performances.

Comédie Square

The City's smaller squares: include Place Saint Roch where there is a beautiful fountain in the center; Place Jean Jaurès is a beautiful square dotted with lots of cafes.

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