I think Montpellier is one of my favorite cities I've visited thus far in Europe. I love the elegant architecture, narrow and cobbled streets, and the parks. And it's 15 min or less from the Mediterranean Sea, but I haven't visited it yet because the weather has been dreary.It's considered a college town, but there's a mix of all ages. And there is an immigrant population from North Africa, the Middle East and Italy which is evident due to the kebab and pizza joints.
I had many Parisians tell me not to visit Montpellier. But I took their opinions, like I do many, with a grain of salt, because they couldn't give reasons why not to go.
I can't explain it, but I just like the vibe here. And I think I like it because it's not posh, like Paris.
A Roman aqueduct. For info read: aqueducts or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanitation_in_Ancient_Rome
The Romans were the first to create a modern sanitation system for water. I find it fascinating.
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