Montpellier

Free things to do in Montpellier

24 places in Montpellier you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Montpellier

  • Abbaye de Vignogoul
  • Aqueduc Saint-Clément
  • Aqueduc Saint-Clément
  • Aqueduc Saint-Clément
  • Aqueduc Saint-Clément
  • Aqueduc Saint-Clément
  • Borne milliaire de Saint-Aunès
  • La Rotonde - Monuments Aux Morts
  • Monument aux Morts des Indochinois
  • Monument aux morts - Mémorials des conflits
  • Siège de la Gestapo de 1942 à 1944
  • Vestiges de l'oppidum de la Roque
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Montpellier

  • Chapelle Notre Dame de Baillarguet
  • Jardin de la Reine
  • Jardin des Plantes
  • Parc d'Arménie
  • Parc Montcalm
  • Place François Jaumes
  • Promenade du Peyrou
  • Réserve naturelle de l'Estagnol
  • Réserve naturelle du Lez
  • Square Planchon
Free-admission days

When museums in France open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Montpellier

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Montpellier, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Montpellier for free?
24 places in Montpellier with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Montpellier?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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