Think of a city in the south of France beginning with an “M” and Marseille comes to mind. But there’s another vibrant, buzzing city to put on your itinerary.

This sun-kissed city has just become France’s seventh largest on the back of students, biotech ... and a lively skanking scene This compact, sun-kissed city of 275,000 people, located six miles inland ...

Montpellier is a walkers’ city with stately boulevards, family-run bakeries and white sandy beaches on the doorstep. It is a sun-kissed city, an easy-going place with a small population of around ...

Montpellier is now the biggest metropolitan area in Europe where residents can take public transport for free. Many locals are thrilled, but others worry there won't be cash left to develop the ...

“I’ve been taking the tram more since it’s been free,” Cécile, who lives on the outskirts of Montpellier, tells RFI. “It’s really nice to be able to take the tram and not have all the stress of a car.

Montpellier book a Challenge Cup final against Ulster by defeating Dragons 18-12 at the Septeo Stadium.