La Place Saint-Roch

Ecusson is the old town of Montpellier. Its streets twist and turn under stone arches and are named after the old businesses that resided there. The old businesses have long been replaced by modern ones but the old town has maintained its historic feel. It's easily accessible from Place de la Comédie by walking up Rue de la Loge, although Rue de la Loge is wide and very modernised and you should head off the main roads to get into the small windy streets. Place St Roch is a particularly nice area that is worth heading towards.

A three-hectare esplanade established in 1689 on the west side of the old town (Écusson). It contains the Château d'Eau and a big statue of Louis XIV on a horse. It's also very close to the Aqueduc Saint-Clément and to the Arc de Triomphe.

A triumphal arch inspired by Porte Saint-Denis in Paris. You can climb to the top but you can only get access on one of the walking tours from the information centre. The view is amazing.

A historic botanical garden and arboretum established in 1593. It is France's oldest botanical garden.

University of Montpellier, Faculty of Medicine, the world's oldest medical school still in operation in these historic buildings. The building also houses Le Musée d'Anatomie, however this is closed for renovations until 2025 at the earliest montpellier-france.com/offers/museum-and-conservatory-of-anatomy-montpellier-en-3834808