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Are there any flea markets or brocantes in Montpellier in May alternatively any recommendations of good shops for antiques and bric a brac?
Many thanks!!

An un-named budget airline somehow managed to destroy my very sturdy suitcase (it no longer has wheels or handles!) one the journey here and I would like to buy a new suitcase for my return journey.

This is neccessary as I am on crutches so I need a suitcase I can wheel around, and can claim the cost on my company expenses if I buy it here (this is a work-trip).

Answer needed ASAP as I leave soon!

Many thanks in advance.

Hi I am flying from Venice to Toulouse direct then catching the train to Mont Pellier. Is there a better way I just want to get to Mont Pellier and am coming from Venice??

How safe is it for young student girls to live in 34070, montpellier? not too far from celleneuve tram stop? Are there gangs in the area and are girls safe to go out at night?

Hello dear VT members, On Sunday the 23rd I will arrive at 20.20 hrs at Montpellier airport,then I need to travel to Avignon. I prefer to travel same evening to Avignon.I have following questions: 1)Is there a trainstation at Montpellier airport, or do I need to travel by tramway or bus to a trainstation in Montpellier 2)If traveling by train, is it better to book tickets on internet 3)Is it safe for a woman to travel late in evening by train to Avignon, as I heard that it is unsafe to travel by train alone late in evening 4)Are there taxis available at the train station in Avignon Your reply will so much appreciated. Cheers, Theresia Read more: World Travel Forum

Me and my wonderful, sexier half, plan to stay for a couple of days in Montpellier, starting 30 july 2012, in the middle of the night. We've already searched the internet, off course, and found some nice hotels, but there are some problems. Since neither one of us trust the banks, we don't keep money there, so we lack credit cards, making impossible the booking of rooms... So, my question is: does any of you visited Montpellier and managed to stay anywhere OTHER than hotels? Or at least, knows a hotel that doesn't require credit card on booking online? And, for sure: any VT members living there, or visiting in the same period wants to share a few minutes, just for a photo? :D We don't bite!

Hi, I would like to know, what is the cheapest way (apart from taking a walk:))to get from the Montpellier airport to the 2,place Pierre Viala and then to 205 rue Croix de Las Cazes. Also, is it permitted to stay at the airport overnight, as my plane would most probably land by the midnight (though haven't booked a flight so far) and on the next day early in the morning I must come at secretary’s office at the student residence - 205 rue Croix de Las Cazes to register. I'm reluctant to pay some extra money booking a hotel to stay there just for a few night hours. On this forum I've been advised to find a taxi company, as the SupAgro is about 75km away. It can't be that far, perhaps 7,5 km were meant? Google map on Taxi-finder.com shows that the distance from the airport to 205 Rue Croix de las Cazes is aprox.12,8 km. Is that true? and are there any coaches or trams running that direction from the airport? By the way, is Les Hameaux residence and 'Cité des Elèves' situated at rue Croix de Las Cazes, a safe place to live?(I mean this urban district).

Roughly how much a taxi does charge to get from the Montpellier airport to Lecole Nationale Supagro? or are there any cheaper and convenient ways to reach the destination place, taking into account that I will be carrying a pretty bulky luggage with me. Also I would like to know if there are any budget hotels within the airport to stay overnight, in case my flight arrives at night. Thank you in advance.

Hey, I am travelling to Marseille on Monday. My flight lands in Montpellier. Is there a quick an easy way to get from Montpellier airport into town to the train station where I can then catch the train to Marseille? Thank You!

Hi Montpellier Experts! We're spending just over a week in Montpellier in April and plan to travel around the area using public transport, as I understand the public transport system is very good. Does anyone know the best kind of ticket to get for this? Is there something like a 7 day pass allowing unlimited travel and if so how much of the Montpellier/Herault area does it cover? Thanks!

Hi, I am flying into Montpellier on a Friday and need to find the quickest and cheapest way to get to the town of Uzes. Does anyone know a good option? Thanks.

I am trying to work out the best way to get a family of 4 from Marseille Aiport to Pezenas. Ideally I don't want to rent a car. I've found a number of different train schedules, but can't tell which is actually current. I'd like to know if it is possible to arrive in Marseille at 10:30 am and get to Pezenas by train/bus combination. We are not arriving until May. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi, Does anyone know wich is the best route or way to travel from San Diego, CA to Montpellier. Thanks!

Hello new friends, that I haven't met yet! I am traveling from Barcelona to Montpellier in October - October 15th to be exact. Can someone out there please tell me which train I need to take? Is there a website I need to review? All suggestions are welcome! Thank you sooo much! Sheryl from San Diego, California

Hi everyone, would like to know if wearing shorts is considered appropriate clothing in Montpellier? I know in neighbouring Spain, people tend to be more conservative about dress and therefore jeans/skirts/dresses are much preferred. Can anyone help me out here please?

Hi - Just wondering what your thoughts are on recent construction in Montpellier and it's effect on the enjoyment of the city and getting around?

Hi everyone, I'll be travelling to Montpellier in late June/early July and I'd like to know what sort of weather I should expect. Is it T-shirt and shorts weather, or should I bring some warm clothes?

Apart from an expensive taxi, what is a good and inexpensive way to get from the airport to the station in Montpellier?

Does anyone recommend a waxing/beauty salon in Montpellier centre? First time waxer and do not want anything to go wrong!? Many thanks Lisa

where can ishop for antiques in montpellier? is therea flea market with good bargains? please help. thank you

Hi all, We are a group of 4 exchange students reaching Nice on the 6th of September at 4:15PM from India. We need to reach Montpellier on the same day as our classes begin on the 7th. we searched online but can't seem to find a train to Montpellier from Nice after 4:28PM. Any advice on how to reach Montpellier would be much appreciated. We looked for alternative routes and can only think of taking a train to Avignon and from there trying to make our way to Montpellier. Is this advisable? Also, are there any buses that ply from Avignon to Montpellier at night (since there don't seem to be any trains available) or should we take taxis? Lastly, how much is this going to cost us (even approximations would do just fine)? Thanks in advance. Any help would really help us out.

I am arriving in Montpellier airport on a sunday and need to get to Pezenas without hiring a car. Is there a bus or how much would a taxi cost? Thanks

Hi all, I am planning to visit Provence in December from 16 for about 9 days. thinking of making Montpellier my base. hope can help me pls with a few queries: 1. which airlines fly into Montpellier from Paris? i am coming in from Asia via Paris. 2. Heard MOntpeillier is a student town> Is it iteresting as a base? will it be shutdown as in dead town in Dec? or still fairly lively with shops etc still open for Chirstmaas season? 3. Is it easy to travel to other citites like Aix, Avignon, orange roussillion with frquent train times in Dec? 4. Lastly shld I book the train tix on TVG trains? Will greatly appreciate any advice you can give as it's first time travleling into south france and will be travelling solo.

I am looking to spend a few weeks in the summer at the campsite Carabasse and the flights from my local airport will go to Montpellier airport, I would like to know how much a taxi would be from the airport to the campsite???? I would rather not hire a car but wonder if it might work out cheaper...can anyone help??

Is it possible to visit Millau from Montpellier on a Saturday or Sunday (next May) using public transport? How long would it take? Is it feasible to take a train from Montpellier to Toulouse and stop off to see Carcasonne on the way? Is there anywhere we could leave our luggage for a few hours while we explore Carcasonne?

My sister and I will be traveling to the South of France via train from Barcelona. Our original plan was to take the train to Nice and stay a week before traveling to Italy, but since there are no direct routes we have the option of stopping in Montpellier or Marseille. It got us thinking.. maybe it would be better to stay in Marseille or even Montpellier? We are young, love the nightlife, shopping, good wine and food. We also want to be close to the beach. We are having a really hard time deciding what city to stay in. Does anyone have any suggestions or preferences between Marseille, Montpellier or Nice??? Or what City would best suit or desires??? Thanks!

We don't have an address yet, but when my son arrives by train from Paris to Montpelier, what is the best way for him to get to his university housing? Thanks for any help you can give.

Hi Can any member advise if luggage can be stored for the day at the Montpellier TGV Rail Station or close by?

We are arriving at the airport and need a hotel for one night before catching the bus to Pezenas. I think we have to get to St Jean Veda for the bus. Where should we stay? We have the same problem on the way back. We need to stay one night before catching our plane after getting back from Pezenas. Help!

1. If I wan to go to Le Corum from Ullysse hotel or Interhotel, what type of transportation is the fastest to get there? 2. I want to know all about cost transportation in Montpellier? 3. I want to know 2 stars hotel in Montpellier that are cheap, good facilities, and close to Le Corum 4. I want to know about the foods in Montpellier, whether there are foods that do not contain alchol, because I'm a muslim and my body is weak to alcohol. Thank you before