Located in the historic city center, this immense, pedestrianized square is the heart and soul of Montpellier. Deriving its name from the first theater built in the 18th Century on the site of what is now the Opéra, this expansive square is the site of major open-air shows and daily street entertainment. At the center of the square, beneath the handsome facades of the surrounding 19th-century buildings, is the fountain of the Three Graces.

This hotel lies in the heart of Montpellier, only two steps away from the Place de la Comédie, and is a hit among young, hip travelers looking for both style and affordability. The rail and the bus stations are just down the street and the hotel is an excellent choice if you don't have a car. If you fancy a trip to the sea, a bus from the nearby station will get you there in 20 minutes. The contemporary rooms have color satellite TV and en suite bathroom. Breakfast is available too with an additional price.

This large bookshop spreads over four floors. On the ground floor is stationery, humanities and philosophy books. Level two houses novels and the language sections for French, English, German, Spanish, Greek, and Latin to name but a few. The third floor is dedicated to science fiction, thrillers and new French and foreign releases. Finally, the top level is devoted to tourism, economics and information technology.

Behind the distinctive yellow, wooden shop front and large windows are displayed children's clothing for 1 to 12-year-olds. Of irreproachable quality and good taste, you can dress your children to the height of elegance. The style is quite chic and in a good genre for those who believe fashion is for every age.

Lud’m is a good place to buy gifts and toys for children. the shop has a rich collection of fun games, toys, figures, board games and other varieties that will keep your little ones busy for long. You can browse along the many shelves and pick out the latest toys, or ask the staff to help you choose. The owner is helpful and knowledgeable about the interests of children of all ages.

Excalibur is one of the city’s top-rated kids’ game shops. A city landmark since the year 1990, the store stocks up an elaborate collection of board games, some evergreen classics and some new releases. Brain teasers, puzzlers, chess boards and card games are some of the all-time popular varieties under the traditional games section, while one can also shop for educational games, Bat-Man games and Star Wars games, among other popular ones.

This magical shop consists of four tiny ground floor rooms in a fine house in the center of Montpellier. The toys suit all generations, from traditional toys such as cup and ball games, yo-yo's, diabolos, croquet, dominoes, dice, skittles, and some more modern toys including battleships, lava lamps and electric trains. Lovers of figurines can discover miniatures of Tex Avery and Disney characters, while no one should miss out on the carved wooden chess pieces in the shape of comic book characters.

This bookshop caters to young readers up to age 16. Parents and children will find every genre of book including the classics, detective stories, science fiction and role-playing books. The youngest can enjoy the books while their older siblings can read the stories. There are plenty of short stories for parents who need help engaging the attention of their children. Everything to encourage children to read is available, and the bookshop has been quite a success over the years.

Au p’tit chaperon vert offers an exciting collection of toys made with recycled materials and those that are environment-friendly. Find an exciting selection of wooden toys, decorative items, cardboard games and other play things at this store. All it soft toys are made out of organically churned cotton and thus are completely eco-friendly.

This shop has large aisles letting children rush around without knocking anything over. The walls are decorated in bright, lively colors, as are the waistcoats worn by sales assistants. There is a large range of games, from early learning games for babies to society games for adults such as Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit. The shop is organized by age and there are soft toys, games, bicycles and much more, with little risk of your favorite game being out of stock.

This refined and quiet four-star hotel is situated right in the heart of the city between the Polygone shopping center and the Place de la Comedie making this hotel a perfect choice for those looking to explore on foot. The pyramid-like architecture and the height of the building make it one of the city's most distinctive landmarks. Visible from afar, it helps one find the way back to the center from distant suburbs. The hotel is situated close to numerous restaurants. Owned and operated by Sofitel group earlier, now it is a part of Pullman hotels.

The anatomical conservatory was created in 1794 within the oldest medical faculty in France. It houses an important collection of rare specimens, monstrosities and dissected anatomical organs which make it a real house of horror for the uninitiated. You can also visit the surgical theater built in 1806 and wander around the vast premises of the medical faculty on the steps of François Rabelais. The statue of this great 16th-century writer, author of Gargantua, and famous doctor, is found in the nearby botanical gardens.