Place de la Comédie

Place de la Comédie, the vibrant heart of Montpellier

Having a coffee, strolling, attending an opera: Place de la Comédie is the favourite meeting place of the people of Montpellier. For more than two and a half centuries, this vast square has been the beating heart of the city. The Montpellier audio-guided tour inevitably stops here, so much does this space sum up the art of living and the history of the Languedoc city.

Born in 1755 on former fortifications

The square came into being in 1755, on former fortification grounds, and took the name of the municipal theatre bordering it. It became the symbol of Montpellier's prosperity in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. At its centre stands the Three Graces fountain, which has become the emblem of the city. Around it, the elegant façades and the Opéra Comédie make up a theatrical setting where Montpellier life unfolds.

What to see

Vast and entirely pedestrian, the square lends itself to strolling between its terraces, its street artists and its constant bustle, by day as by night. You admire the Three Graces fountain, the Opéra Comédie and the nineteenth-century façades. It is the ideal starting point to explore the Écusson or reach the neighbouring esplanade, in a decidedly lively atmosphere.

Practical information

Place de la Comédie lies in the centre of Montpellier, at the junction of the Écusson and the Charles-de-Gaulle esplanade, reachable on foot and served by the tram. Entirely pedestrian and on the level, it is freely accessible at all times, with no ticket office, and easy to access for all. It is a central landmark, ideal for beginning the visit of the city.

When was Place de la Comédie created?

It came into being in 1755, on former fortification grounds, and takes its name from the municipal theatre bordering it, today's Opéra Comédie.

What is there to see on Place de la Comédie?

The Three Graces fountain, emblem of the city, the Opéra Comédie and the elegant façades surrounding this large pedestrian square lively day and night.