Montpellier essentials

Montpellier's landscape is defined by its 'folies,' elegant 18th-century summer residences built by wealthy aristocrats. This selection features the Château de Flaugergues and Château de la Mogère, known for their Italianate architecture and formal gardens. Beyond history, explore the modern Odysseum district, home to the Mare Nostrum aquarium, or visit the extensive Henri de Lunaret Zoo. The collection also highlights religious heritage with the fortified 12th-century Église Sainte-Croix de Celleneuve and the luxury vineyard estate of Domaine de Verchant.

Montpellier Essentials — Map

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Château de Flaugergues

The Château de Flaugergues is a country house near Montpellier, Occitanie, southern France.

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Château d'O

Château d'O, also known as Domaine d'O, is one of the chateaux, old country mansions or follies, built by wealthy merchants, from the 18th…

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Aquarium Mare Nostrum

Features over 400 species across various climate zones, including a large shark tank and a simulated tropical rainforest.

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Château de la Mogère

The Château de la Mogère is a mansion near the city of Montpellier in the French region of Occitanie.

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Henri de Lunaret Zoo

The Montpellier Zoological Park is a French zoological park located in the region Occitanie, in the north of the city of Montpellier.

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Château Levat

An 18th-century 'folie' built in 1764, featuring a classic facade and landscaped grounds typical of the era's aristocratic country houses.

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Domaine de Verchant

A historic 16th-century estate and vineyard, now functioning as a luxury hotel and spa surrounded by 17 hectares of vines.

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Château de la Piscine

Built in 1770, this 18th-century mansion is known for its Italian-style gardens and facade designed by architect Jean-Antoine Giral.

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Odysseum

A modern open-air shopping and entertainment complex that includes a cinema, ice rink, and numerous retail outlets.

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Église Sainte-Croix de Celleneuve

A fortified Romanesque church dating back to the 12th and 14th centuries, located in the historic Celleneuve district.

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