</p><p><img class="alignnone wp-image-72980 size-full" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67972/Montpellier-City-Guide-main-e1523947925653.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /></p><h2>Montpellier</h2><p>France's 8th largest city and its third largest city on the Mediterranean, Montpellier is home to around of quarter of a million people.</p><p>Montpellier is one of the few large cities in France without any Roman heritage and only really came to prominence as a trading centre in the 12th century. After the reformation, it became a protestant stronghold and was besieged by King Louis XIII. Under Louis XIV, the town became regional capital with grand buildings constructed.</p><p>Nowadays, Montpellier is an important education centre with around one third of its population being students at its 3 universities and other higher education institutes. Tourists are drawn here for its beautiful architecture, relaxed cafe culture, excellent shopping opportunities, pleasant summertime weather and modest gay scene.</p><h2></h2><h2>Gay Rights in France</h2><p>For information about gay rights in France, please see our <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/essential-guide-to-paris/">Gay Paris City Guide</a> page.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Gay Scene</h2><p>Due to the big student population, Montpellier is full of young open-minded people. Attitudes here are so liberal that there are some that call Montpellier France's second gay city after Paris.</p><p>Montpellier is home to several gay venues, mostly concentrated in the historic centre of the city. Here you will find <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/montpellier-gay-bars/">Gay Bars</a>, <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/montpellier-gay-dance-clubs/">Gay Dance Clubs</a>, <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/montpellier-gay-saunas/">Saunas</a> and a <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/montpellier-gay-cruise-clubs/">Cruise Club</a> catering for locals and visitors alike. There is a popular Pride festival in July.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Getting to Montpellier</h2><p><strong>By air</strong></p><p>Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (MPL) or Fréjorgues Airport is located 7km southeast of the city centre. It is the tenth busiest airport in France with flag carriers and budget carriers travelling to European and North African destinations.</p><p>A shuttle bus (line 120) takes you from the airport to Place D'Europe where you can connect to the public transport network in 15 minutes. It departs Monday to Sunday from 9am until 11.15pm. Singles cost €1.60 but you can get transfers on the public transport network for another euro. Tickets are purchasable from the driver.</p><p>A taxi into the city centre will take 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. Journeys will cost between  €26 to €38 depending on time of day, number of passengers and amount of luggage as supplements apply for bags. It is best to book in advance to get the best rate.</p><p><strong>By train</strong></p><p><p id="firstHeading" class="firstHeading" lang="en">Gare de Montpellier-Saint-Roch is one of the south of France's major rail hubs. It is well connected to most French cities and even offers some connections to the Alps. It has international connections to Barcelona, Madrid and Geneva.</p></p><p><h2 class="firstHeading" lang="en"></h2></p><p><h2 class="firstHeading" lang="en">Getting around Montpellier</h2></p><p><strong>On foot</strong></p><p>Montpellier is a relatively compact city and exploring it by foot is a delight. The weather is pleasant most of the time and most sites are close to each other. You will only need public transport if travelling further afield.</p><p><strong>By public transport</strong></p><p>Montpellier has an integrated public transport system of busses and trams that get you from A to B. One way tickets cost €1.40 and are valid for an hour. A 24 hour travel ticket costs €3.80. Tickets can be purchased from machines at the stops or from the bus drivers. You must remember to validate your ticket.</p><p>The trams run until midnight (1am on weekends) and during peak hours come ever 3 to 5 minutes. This shortens to every 15 minutes in quieter hours. Bus services are regular during the week but noticeably infrequent on Sundays. There is a night bus service, L'Amigo, that takes you to the nightclubs on the outskirts of the city centre.</p><p><strong>By taxi</strong></p><p>Compared to other cities it is quite hard to actually hail a taxi from the side of the road. It is best to pre-order a taxi in advance. Most restaurants, bars and hotels will be happy to order a taxi for you. Always discuss the price of the journey before setting off and remember that evenings, weekends and public holidays are always more expensive.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Where to Stay in Montpellier</h2><p>Montpellier has a large selection of hotels to suit all budgets. For the latest hotel offers in Montpellier, visit our <a href="https://www.travelgayhotels.com/Place/Montpellier.htm">Gay Montpellier Hotels</a> page.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Things to See &amp; Do</h2><p><b>La Place Royale du Peyrou - </b>a beautiful tree-lined esplanade with a Triumphal Arch as its centrepiece. Built in 1692, guided tours take you up the 103 steps to the top of the arch. At sunset the whole area is bathed in golden sun.</p><p><strong>Les Jardin des Plantes - </strong>originally established in 1593, this beautiful garden is a perfect spot for a romantic afternoon stroll. It is maintained by the University of Montpellier and has a wide collection of plants for amateur botanists to admire.</p><p><strong>Montpellier Cathedral -</strong> impressive Roman Catholic building constructed in the gothic style. It was heavily damaged in the 16th Century's conflicts between catholics and protestants before being rebuilt in the 15th century.</p><p><b>Place de la Comédie - </b>the focal point of Montpellier. Here you will find the opera house, a beautiful statue of the Three Graces and a plethora of cafes, bars and street artists. It is a perfect spot to people watch.</p><p><b>Musée Fabre - </b>established in 1825, this museum went under a multi-million euro refurbishment in 2003, finishing in 2007. This museum was deemed of national importance and displays important French and international work from the 15th century up to the 20th century.</p><p><strong>Antigone - </strong>a neighbourhood situated just east of the city centre and a haven for architects. Designed by the Spanish architect Ricardo Borfil, this area has a whole host of cafes, restaurants and bars to relax in as you take in the neoclassical architecture.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>When to Visit</h2><p>Spring is probably the best time to visit as the weather is very pleasant and does not reach the unbearable highs that quite often happen in summer. Winters are cool and crisp with temperatures averaging around 11 degrees which is pleasant compared to destinations further north. In summer the city sees a massive influx of tourists.</p><p>There are a variety of cultural events in the Montpellier calendar. Cinemed is the second largest film festival in France (after Cannes) and is held every October.  The Festival de Radio France et Montpellier is July's classical musical festival and is very popular. July also sees Montpellier's annual gay Pride celebration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Money</h2><p>France is a Euro area country. Cash dispensers are widely available. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Hotels, banks and some local businesses also operate foreign exchange desks.

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<p>Montpellier är en sydfransk stad känd för sitt vin. Den internationella vin- och vinmässan äger rum här. Montpellier har några utmärkta stränder och boulevarder. Det är en ganska underskattad stad.</p>
<p>Montpellier har en liten men anständig gay scen. Det är också en mycket solig stad - förvänta dig 300 soldagar varje år. Barcelona ligger bara tre timmar från Montpellier. Detta är ett bra val för en europeisk stadsresa.</p>

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Same-sex couples have been legally able to adopt children since May 2013, when the same-sex marriage law took effect. The first joint adoption by a same-sex couple was announced on 18 October 2013.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

The age of consent in France is 15 for both male-male, female-female, and male-female sex.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

In 2022, France removed the deferral period for gay and bi men donating blood, replacing it with a new policy that applies to all donors, regardless of sexual orientation.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

In July 2019, Minister of Health Agnès Buzyn announced that the deferral period would be reduced to four months of abstinence from 2 April 2020.

Proposed in 2015, the indefinite deferral was replaced by a 1 year deferral in 2016.

In 1983, in response to the HIV epidemic, the Directorate General of Health banned MSMs from donating blood indefinitely. This ban was reiterated in 2009.

Blood donations in France were legal before 1983.

In France, there are no laws restricting to discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

Individuals can legally change their gender in France. Sex reassignment surgery is state-funded. Requires court approval and proof.<br />
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According to media reports, in 2010, France became the first country to remove "transsexualism" from their official list of mental illnesses.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

No surgery required since 2018. Missing non binary options on documents.

The National Assembly approved the new law unanimously, voting 142-0 on Tuesday evening.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

Not banned, although a legislation to criminalise conversion therapy is currently progressing.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Medical and psychological support designed to help individuals transition to the gender they identify with, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and surgeries.

The law of 1791 decriminalized homosexual activity, however, it does not recognize homosexuality itself. 

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Medical interventions performed on intersex infants to alter their genital appearance to conform to typical male or female standards, often without the informed consent of the child who is too young to participate in the decision-making process.

France passed comprehensive same-sex marriage legislation in 2013; entitling gay and lesbian people to equal marriage rights in Metropolitan France and all its overseas departments. France was the ninth European country and the thirteenth country in the world to legalise gay marriage.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

Under French law, both same sex and different sex couples can get a PACS, a civil union with limited rights. PACS are still available today.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Non-binary gender is not available. In 2023, the European Court of Human Rights decided in the judgment "Y. v. France" (2023) on the legal recognition of the gender of an intersex person. Specifically, on the case of a person who had been refused by French authorities the possibility to modify their gender marker to reflect the term "neutral" or "intersex". The ECHR rejected that such a decision was in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights, stating that, given the relevance of such a change to the otherwise binary French legal system, it was for the French state itself to reform its legislation beforehand. However, it acknowledged that future developments in Council of Europe member states could change its interpretation.<br />
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A court ruled in August 2015 that an intersex plaintiff who was designated male at birth, could use the term “neutral gender” on personal official documents. This decision was overturned by a French appeals court.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

A court in Tours ruled in favour of an intersex plaintiff who sought to have a third gender option recognised on official identification documents.

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