Montpellier is, at any time, the most seductive city in the French south – elegant, cultured and tolerant, with Mediterranean blood coursing through its veins and dynamism to spare.
The Telegraph: Special treat: Bang in the centre of the old town, the Baudon-de-Mauny (baudondemauny.com) has the discreet charm of the Montpellier haute bourgeoisie. Doubles from £138, two nights minimum.
22, Boulevard Victor Hugo, Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Telegraph: Mid-range: It is impossible to be closer to the Comédie, Montpellier’s nerve centre, than at the New Hotel du Midi (0033 4 67 92 69 61). There’s wacky décor and very decent rooms. Doubles from £83.
Place de la Comédie, Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Telegraph: Amble to the Comédie and take a table for a first refresher. Perhaps at the Café Riche. There’s no better place to take in the square’s lightly worn grandeur.
Place Jean Jaurès, Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Telegraph: Move to the Place Jean Jaurès is an apéritif central, colonised by cafés with terraces. Bag a chair where you can, order a pastis – old-hat among the hip but a sight cheaper than a mojito.
The Telegraph: Saveurs et Sens (0033 499 616204; www.saveursetsens.fr) is an unobtrusive little spot run with inventiveness and warmth. At £21 for three courses, I doubt you’ll feel hard-done-by.
33 Rue de l'aiguillerie, Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Telegraph: La Pomme de Reinette (33 Rue de l’Aiguillerie) is a vast warren of toyshops as they used to be. If you’re over 45, you’ll grin like a fool and drown in nostalgia.
13 Rue Montpelliéret, Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Telegraph: Visit the revitalised Musée Fabre for one of France’s finest collections of European art (museefabre.montpellier-agglo.com, £5 for the permanent collection).
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The Telegraph: The 13th-century vaults of the Maison de la Lozère, aka Cellier-Morel, have been a top spot for better-dressed folk for 20 years (0033 467 664636; celliermorel.com; dinner from £41).