3 Best Places To Visit in Montpellier, France

Expert-recommended Top 3 Places To Visit in Montpellier, France. All selected places to visit undergo our rigorous 50-Point Inspection, assessing reviews, reputation, history, price, proximity, and more to ensure excellence. No Pay-to-Play!

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ZOO DE MONTPELLIER

50 avenue agropolis,
34090 Montpellier Directions

Since 1964

Specialty:

Animals Plants The Lez Reserve The Teaching Room The Amazonian Greenhouse Exhibitions Restroom

2026 Update: Zoo de Montpellier is a free municipal zoo spanning 80 hectares with 11 km of trails. The zoo has been managed by Marine Baconnais. The zoo has about 170 animals of 29 different species. Zoo de Montpellier has yellow and blue trails that are accessible for people with reduced mobility (PRM) when accompanied, or for strollers. There are also water points located in the park. The guided tours, workshops and activities are offered by the educational department. Entrance to the Zoo de Montpellier is free.

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Contact:

04 67 54 45 23

Tue - Sun: 10am - 6pm
Mon: Closed

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PLANET OCEAN MONTPELLIER

Centre commercial Allée Ulysse - Odysseum,
34000 Montpellier Directions

Since 1825

Specialty:

Mediterranean Shores Nature Reserve Abyss Ocean Coral Lagoon Tropical Forest Mangrove Blue Planet Universe Simulator

"Planet Ocean Montpellier has a large, contemporary aquarium with hands-on high-tech exhibits, including 3D ocean simulator rides. The aquarium offers a vast range of pedagogical and educational activities. The crew takes you on an adventure with fascinating stories to meet unknown, threatened, protected, or magnificent animals. Explore the world with ease through Planet Ocean Montpellier's various offerings. From the depths of the ocean to the vastness of space, you can experience the wonders of their planet in a memorable and stimulating way. Planet Ocean Montpellier is a highly scenographic environment, allowing one to discover marine biodiversity by encountering more than 500 different animal species, an area entirely dedicated to the cosmos, allowing visitors to explore astronomy in a fun and educational way. Free for children under three years.

2026 Update: Planet Ocean Montpellier has 5000 animals and is accessible to strollers, and changing tables are available in the restrooms. There is also a shop and a cafe."

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Price:

EXPLORER:
13 years and over €19.50
JUNIOR EXPLORER:
5 to 13 years old €14
MINI EXPLORER:
3 to 4 years €6.50

Contact:

04 67 13 05 50

Mon-Sun: 10am - 7pm (last admission at 5:30 pm)
During April and summer holidays: 10am - 6pm(last admission at 5pm)

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JARDIN DES PLANTES DE MONTPELLIER

Boulevard Henri IV,
34000 Montpellier Directions

Since 1593

Specialty:

Beautiful Medieval Collections Scientific Culture Droguier Conservatory of Anatomy Garden of Plants Atger Museum Art and Culture the Orangery

"Jardin des plantes de Montpellier covers 4.5 hectares and was established in 1593 by letters patent from King Henri IV. The garden consists of over 4000 species of plants in the open air, including 760 trees. The arts and culture provide students and staff opportunities to engage with contemporary art and cultures within and beyond. Jardin des plantes de Montpellier has a collection of anatomical preparations deposited by teachers and students, as well as additional collections such as wax casts or surgical instruments. The botanical garden is accessible with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and is also family-friendly, making the garden a great choice for visitors with children.

2026 Update: Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier has over four centuries of history and has 1,000 plant species in greenhouses. The garden gets 450,000 annual admissions. The garden is open to the public free of charge."

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Contact:

04 34 43 36 20 04 67 63 43 22

Tue-Sun: 11am - 6pm
Mon: Closed

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