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Place de la Comédie

Montpellier's Main Square

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The lively soul of a lovely city!
I studied in Montpellier for nearly a year in 04/05 and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I walked through Place de la Comédie at least twice every single day during that time, and I can honestly say it truly is the heart and soul of the city. The square never stops buzzing, whatever time of day or night. All throughout the year there is a Saturday market on the tree-lined walkway on the east-side of the square and in December there is a fabulous Christmas market right in the centre. In the summer it can get very hot on the square in the afternoon due to the shiny tiling on the esplanade, but it's a perfect excuse to sit under shade at one of the many café's and watch the city go by you. I recommend Café Riche for amazing salads! Overall I would highly recommend a visit to Montpellier at any time of year, and no visit to the city would be complete without a trip here!

Reviewed by: Aimée from on Dec 06 2007

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Great cafe's to relax and people watch
I originally went to college in Montpellier in the 80's. Re-visiting La Place de la Comedie was really exciting for me. The bars/cafes are a great way to write postcards and just relax. It's so much fun to watch the families and couples walking around (a favorite past time on Sundays in particular). It is a great place to take pictures and explore the little tiny roads off La Place. Enjoy!

Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 21 2006

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Love it!
Great place to people watch. Beautiful buildings surround the area. Lots of trees.

Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 25 2005

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People Watching
Truly one of the best experiences we had in Europe.The saturday Market is a must to see. Sitting at one of the Outdoor Cafe's and watch the people go by is just great. Even shopping at MONOPRIX is a treat. We had the best Beef in Europe there. A good value is the Ibis Hotel, which is in walking distanceto the Place de la Comedie.

Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 26 2004
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