Montpellier city is the capital of the Hérault department as well as the Languedoc-Rousillon region. It is not a large city, but it’s vibrant thanks to the many students living and studying there. It is also the home to a thriving gay community. A visit to the Old city is a must as it is lovely, full of history from the Roman times, and where the action is, for shopping, drinking in pubs, and people watching the stunning scenery, plus it's mainly a pedestrian zone, making it easier for tourist to explore the area. If you head south, you will find the clean beaches of the Mediterranean. Montpellier is simply a beautiful and impressive city, with a history that is kept within each of its stones.
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