Montpellier
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See | September 2010
Montpellier
CINEMED
Dedicated to cinema from the Mediterranean region, the 32nd edition of this fi lm festival will include some 250 features, shorts and documentaries. Last year's winners included Retorno a Hansala (Spain). From 22-30 October.
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Bars | September 2010
Montpellier
DELECTO
Smoothies, or “smoossies” as they are pronounced here, have fi nally arrived in France and, naturally, the Gallic version is exceedingly yummy. Try one at this hip juice bar, where fresh fruit is peeled, chopped and blended before your eyes.
Address: 3 RUE DES ECOLES LAIQUES. | Tel: +33 (0)46 702 0896
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Restaurants | September 2010
Montpellier
LE PIC SAINT LOUP
Feel like eating really good food outside while listening to crickets chirp? About 20km from Montpellier, this former winery (pictured) serves up modern southern French cooking, spiced up with a dash of satay sauce, or a slice of mango, or shitake mushrooms, or lime juice… Reserve ahead.
Address: 176 ROUTE DE MONTPELLIER, LES MATELLES. | Tel: +33 (0)46 784 3518
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See | May 2010
Montpellier
MUSEE FABRE
Until 27 June, this prestigious art museum will be hosting the works of sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (pictured), who rendered portraits in marble of many of the superstars of the Enlightenment, including Voltaire and Benjamin Franklin.
Address: 39 BOULEVARD BONNE NOUVELLE. | Tel: +33 (0)46 714 8300
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Hotels | May 2010
Montpellier
HOTEL LE GUILHEM
What was once a 16th-century townhouse is now a cosy hotel with a lovely garden. Rooms are modern but decorated with respect for the building's long history, and the pretty views are the icing on the cake.
Address: 18 RUE JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU. | Tel: +33 (0)46 752 9090
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Bars | May 2010
Montpellier
CAFE JOSEPH
You don't have to be a student to enjoy the vast terrace at this historic café, but it doesn't hurt. When the sun is out, head for the outdoor tables, which spill onto the vast Place Jean Jaurès. At night, DJs take over and the party goes on until the wee hours of the morning.
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Restaurants | May 2010
Montpellier
LE PRE VERT
Stretch out in a lounge chair on the terrace after a meal in this arty eatery, located in a gallery-heavy neighbourhood next to Saint Anne's Church. Specialising in light meals and teas, this is also a happening spot for “le brunch”.
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Visit | February 2010
Montpellier
JAM
Jazz and blues are on the menu at this music school/nightclub, where top musicians such as Michel Petrucciani, Steve Cole and Alain Caron strut their stuff. It's an airy space with high ceilings and room to move
Address: 100 RUE FERDINAND DE LESSEPS. | Tel: +33 (0)46 758 3030