Montpellier
Montpellier is a city in southern France, the capital of the Herault department in the Occitanie region. It lies on the river Lez, a few kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea. With a population of around 302 thousand within the city limits, it is the seventh largest city in France. Montpellier is famous for its university, founded in 1220, one of the oldest in the world. The best time to visit is spring and autumn, when temperatures are mild and the city buzzes with student life and cultural events.
