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Explore Montpellier at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour that reveals the city’s hidden history, iconic landmarks, and medieval secrets. Visit the birthplace of James the First of Aragon, admire the Three Graces Fountain, uncover the medieval Mikvé, and walk through the world’s oldest active medical school. Learn about Saint Roch, Jean Jaurès, and Louis the Fourteenth’s triumphal arch at the Porte du Peyrou. This audio tour combines history, legends, architecture, and local culture, offering one of the best things to do in Montpellier for travellers who want an authentic, flexible, and richly narrated experience.
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Itinerary
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Did you know? Montpellier wasn’t founded by Romans — it began on a simple hill granted to a local family. Uncover how a tiny fortified outpost became one of medieval Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Did you know? One of Europe’s most powerful medieval kings was born right here. Hear how royal feuds and a strategic marriage tied Montpellier to the mighty Crown of Aragon.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Fountain of the Three Graces
Did you know? Montpellier’s beloved fountain hides an eighteenth-century original inside the Opéra. Learn why replicas replaced the marble trio that symbolised beauty, joy, and abundance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Did you know? These carvings are political propaganda celebrating Louis the Fourteenth. Decode the lions, eagles, and mythological figures used to glorify the Sun King’s victories.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Cathedrale St. Pierre
Did you know? The cathedral’s doorway tells the Virgin Mary’s entire life from sorrow to glory. See medieval sculpture that turns faith into an emotional three-part narrative.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Université Montpellier I - Faculty of Medicine
Did you know? Montpellier hosts the world’s oldest active medical school. Meet the visionary Barthez, whose ideas shaped modern psychology and medical thought.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Did you know? Barbers once pulled teeth, treated wounds, and performed surgery. Discover how La Peyronie professionalised medicine and why barber poles still show surgical colours.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Did you know? A perfectly preserved thirteenth-century Jewish ritual bath lies right below your feet. Explore how multicultural communities shaped Montpellier long before the Renaissance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Did you know? Montpellier’s patron saint survived the plague thanks to a miracle-working dog. Find out why every statue shows him with a wound, a staff, and a loyal companion.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Did you know? France has dozens of streets named after Jean Jaurès for one dramatic reason. Hear how his murder silenced Europe’s strongest anti-war voice on the eve of conflict.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Did you know? The city shifted kingdoms, survived plagues, and became a medical capital centuries before the Enlightenment. Trace its extraordinary journey from Aragonese stronghold to thriving French intellectual centre.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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