About Montpellier
Located directly on the Mediterranean coast, Montpellier is a lively and contemporary southern French city, with a calendar full of events. Whether you’re keen on modern dance and theatre festivals, or ballet and opera, you’ll find something to your tastes. Montpellier’s stirring energy will soon carry you away.
The city is also home to the University of Montpellier, where the French National Anthem, La Marseillaise, was created. As you might expect, its large multicultural population contributes to Montpellier’s youthful vibe. This means you will enjoy an excellent nightlife here. Sleek wine bars meet buzzing nightclubs, and there’s a lot more lying in between.
While many of our luxury villas in Montpellier and its surroundings come with their own pools and sundecks, it’s just a short distance from Montpellier the beach. Offering a range of options, from family friendly beaches to more intimate coves for couples, you’ll not be short on choice.
Once you’ve had your dose of sun, sea and sand, let us arrange a professional masseur to come to your villa for some deluxe spa treatments. With views over the azure coast and the lush green countryside, you’ll soon get the hang of relaxation, Montpellier-style.
Time Zone
GMT +1 hour
Language
French
Currency
The official currency is the Euro (€). Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50, cent , €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations.
Money Matters
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here (though a limited number of merchants have American Express accounts) and ATM access is widespread. Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
Tipping Suggestions
Tips in restaurants are usually added on at 10/15 % of the bill. However, it is often a subject of controversy whether this amount actually goes to the waiter or not, therefore it is your choice whether to tip more.
