Hi, Has anyone taken the train from Nice to Barcelona? Its a long trip and I thought Id break it with a stopover in Montpellier. Can anyone advise if this is a good city for a stopover? Or have any other recommendation? With thanks in advance, Kathryn
Posted by
LaGrange, Ga, USA
1178 posts
Montpellier is a very nice and largely undiscovered area by the tourists. Spent a night and a day there and was impressed with the main plaza area.
Posted by
London, United Kingdom
4684 posts
Montpellier's a nice city. Not a great deal in terms of high profile sights, but an attractive old town and some good food available. There is a through train every morning from Montpellier to Barcelona without having to change trains at the border, although this might change shortly as they are building a new high speed line.
Posted by
partout
71 posts
I loved Montpellier, it would be a great place to spend a day or two. Its a nice city, good for walking. There aren't a ton of sights, but if you like museums, the Musee Fabre is one of the best art museums in France (and one of my personal favorites).
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
6 posts
I just did this 3 weeks ago. Stop over in Nimes, France.
Posted by
OP
Melbourne
32 posts
Thankyou all for your sound advice. Ill have to have a look at what Nimes offers. Merci
Posted by
Wisconsin
553 posts
Any suggestions for a moderately priced hotel within walking distance of the train station in Montpellier?