Things to do for young children in Montpellier

Hi,

I am going to Montpellier in mid-august with my 2 girls (aged 2 and 4) and was wondering if anyone could give me any recommendations for things to do with young children. Preferably inside and outside.

Thanks very much.

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Hi, Are you staying in the city-centre and have you transport? B

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We are staying at Citadines Apart%26#39;hotel, Antigone which is on 588 Boulevard D Antigone. I think this is quite central. We haven%26#39;t got any transport. I think there is a park near us but thought I better allow for rain and make sure i knew of something inside!

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Hi Moira, Yes Antigone is central.

There%26#39;s a lovely playground along Place de la Comedie, it%26#39;s got a musical theme. there are lots of cafe bars along here where you can take out a good coffee and sit with the kids here. There%26#39;s a lake here in front of the university with ducks to feed.

You could take a bus out to Carnon, or Les Palavas to the beach. It takes about 20 min I think. La Grand Motte is also on the bus routes. It%26#39;s got lovely beach backed by restaurants and has lots of childrens amusements and bouncing castles etc

If you get a rainy day(very unlikely), take the blue line tram out to Odysseum to the Aquarium and Planetarium.

have a look at www.enjoy-montpellier.com or www.ot-montpellier.fr

Hope this helps. B

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Moira, I forgot, The Peyrou Royal Square is a lovely place to wander with children. There%26#39;s the Triumph Arch and the Water Tower, leading to the 18th-century St-Clément Aqueduct. My children like to run around here chasing birds, while we get a chance to admire the architecture! Good free fun!

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Thanks B - that%26#39;s great information!

Sounds like you like Montpellier a lot. We spent a day there last year and decided to come back and see more as it seemed like such an interesting place.

Glad also that you said unlikely about having a rainy day! I guess coming from the UK you always have to plan for them!

thanks again for all the wonderful info!

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You%26#39;re welcome. Yes I love it. We spend a lot of time in the area, we have a holiday home in Aigues Mortes, just out the road. Wish I were there now, have to wait until August! Have a great time. B

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