Gambetta Travel Guide
Montpellier
Popular places to visit
Comedy Square
One of the largest pedestrianized squares in Europe is a great place to come for coffee, to see some opera and shop for food and fashion.
Odysseum Shopping Centre
During your trip to Montpellier, you can do some window-shopping at Odysseum Shopping Centre. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Corum Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Corum Convention Center during your trip to Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Montpellier Cathedral
Behind the fortress-like façade of this medieval church is a collection of biblical artworks and a striking-looking organ from the 18th century.
La Promenade du Peyrou
Walk between the arches of the vast aqueduct near the moated water tower in this dazzling park celebrating the glory of a monarch.
Polygone Shopping Center
During your trip to Montpellier, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Polygone Shopping Center. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Excursion circus of Navacelles from Montpellier
Montpellier City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone
Montpellier the gifted outdoor escape game
Montpellier Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Day in Camargue Aigues-Mortes and St Marie de la mer
Top hotels in Gambetta
JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch
Great place, comfortable bed. Restaurant hours were inconvenient and breakfast availability was unclear. Not as conveniently located for exploring on foot as the listing les me to expect. Easy to get to from the train station. Friendly staff and English speaking check-in.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Hotel Comedie Saint-Roch
Good hotel. Good attention.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Bikube Montpellier
Clean, modern, attractive, highly functional mini - apartments and stylish shared spaces.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Zenitude Hotel la Valadière, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Friendly staff and lovely views from the room
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hôtel Belaroïa
Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hôtel Campanile Montpellier Centre St Roch
Good hotel in good location
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gambetta
Ecusson
While you're in Ecusson, take in top sights like Canourgue Square or Montpellier Cathedral, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Comedie Tram Station or Louis Blanc Tram Station.
Historic Centre
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Historic Centre. Canourgue Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.
Montpellier City-Centre
Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier City-Centre. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Fabre Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
Comédie
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Comédie. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
Lemasson
Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Lemasson. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Stade Sabathe, and jump on the metro at Lemasson Tram Station or Mas Drevon Tram Station to get around the city.
Gares
Historical sites and coffee shops are just a few features Gares is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Place Carnot Tram Station or Voltaire Tram Station.
