Montpellier: Place de la Comédie
Few places in Occitania have a history as closely tied to the theatre as Place de la Comédie. Montpellier’s central square took its name from a theatre opened here in 1755; the present Opéra Comédie, completed in 1888, continues that tradition on its southern edge. At its centre stands the Fountain of the Three Graces, a symbol of the city since the late 18th century. The square forms the meeting point between the medieval lanes of the Écusson and the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, while the River Lez runs through Montpellier’s eastern districts. Broad pedestrian paving and grand 19th-century façades make this the city’s principal urban gathering place.
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Tucked between the Lez River and the Mediterranean hinterland, Montpellier is a city whose character is shaped by its sunlit southern climate and compact historic centre. The pedestrian streets of Écusson lead to Place de la Comédie, long the city’s principal gathering place, while the Promenade du Peyrou opens toward the water tower and Saint-Clément aqueduct. Montpellier’s university, founded in 1220, is among Europe’s oldest and still gives the city a strong student presence. The Mediterranean coast lies southeast of the city, with lagoons and coastal towns of Hérault shaping the wider setting. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Montpellier and Occitania.
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