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A guide to Languedoc-Roussillon — the ‘Other French Riviera’

From the pretty towns of Uzès and Nîmes to region’s stylish capital Montpellier, Gilly Pickup explores the true South of France

Evening Standard · Sep 2

Climate-smart apartments designed to beat the heat

While most of France suffered from last week's heatwave, a certain number of Montpellier residents were in total comfort in their apartments – without air conditioning. From Middle Eastern-inspired latticework maximising ventilation to curved facades acting as giant sunshades, everything has been designed to keep the heat at bay. And…

France 24 · Jul 7

French sculptor Béatrice Bizot on being part of Sagrada Familia blessing

On the day that the new tower of the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona is to be blessed by the pope, a sculptor whose work is to be placed inside the new parts of the famous building has told FRANCE 24 that she's very excited to be a small part…

France 24 · Jun 10

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Billy Vunipola shines as Montpellier demolish Ulster to claim Challenge Cup

Montpellier won their third Challenge Cup in 11 seasons after thrashing Ulster 59-26 in the final

The Guardian - UK · May 22

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs shout out fellow French studio's climbing sim launching on Steam and PS5 with clever nod to their J'RPG: "Expedition 69's favorite game is out!!"

Montpellier studios are sticking together

GamesRadar · Jan 30

Tributes flow following death of French football coach Jean-Louis Gasset

Montpellier football club led the tributes on Friday to their former player and coach Jean-Louis Gasset who died on Friday. He was 72.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 26, 2025

I took a train through an underrated part of France – and tickets were less than £1

Flora Medford discovers little-known Occitania for less than the price of a café au lait

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

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Heatwave continues to scorch France as fire risks and pollution rise

A severe heatwave continues to grip much of France this Saturday, stretching as far north as southern Brittany, with 54 departments placed under orange alert by Météo-France on the ninth day of a relentless heatwave also affecting the Iberian Peninsula. The hottest temperatures are forecast in the Aude and Hérault…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 16, 2025

Tour de France stage 16 preview - Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard to face off on one of cycling's most daunting ascents on Mont Ventoux

Tuesday, July 22, 2025: Montpellier - Mont Ventoux, 171.5 km

Cycling News · Jun 26, 2025

Two hat-tricks in one match

It is fairly unusual for two players to score a hat-trick in the same match. Here, a look at some of the times it has happened at the highest level...

FourFourTwo · Dec 10, 2024

A late summer break in Montpellier, one of France’s sunniest cities

The reinvention of Montpellier from ancient university town to ‘Berlin by the Med’ is in full swing, and late summer is the best time to visit

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024

French Police Apprehend Suspect In Synagogue Arson Attack

French police detain suspect in arson attack on synagogue near Montpellier. Incident treated as attempted assassination by terrorist group, sparking condem...

Montpellier zoo celebrates the birth of baby white rhino

The municipal authorities in Montpellier have announced a rare white rhinoceros was born in the city's zoo at the weekend, a first for the wildlife park in the south of France.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 31, 2024

‘Our backs are against the wall’: French grassroots mobilise against far right

Activist groups have sprung up across the country in efforts to defeat National Rally in second round of elections

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024

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Radio France Internationale · Jun 30, 2024

French-Algerian artist Kader Attia explores colonial wounds, creative restoration

French-Algerian artist Kader Attia explores the idea of repair through creativity in a new exhibition of his recent work at the museum of modern art in Montpellier, in the south of France. His work is inspired by his memories of Algeria and his travels around the Global South.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 28, 2024

French city Montpellier embraces free public transport, but will it cut traffic?

Public transport has been free for residents of Montpellier since December 2023, when the southern French city waived fares in a bid to reduce reliance on cars. Four months into the experiment, how much have travel habits changed?

France 24 · Apr 2, 2024

Rise in autism cases: Are environmental factors partly to blame?

How to explain the sharp rise in autism cases in industrialised countries in recent years? The neurodevelopmental disorder is partly hereditary, but the finger is also increasingly being pointed at pollution. Scientists in southern France are currently investigating the role of environmental factors in autism by following 1,700 families over…

Felix Auger-Aliassime's Fiery Start in Montpellier

Felix Auger-Aliassime shows his drive and passion for tennis in a snapshot from the court. He expresses his excitement to compete in Montpellier.

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The Hindu · Feb 1, 2024

Anirudh and Vijay lose to third seeds in French ATP event

Anirudh Chandrasekar and Vijay Sundar Prashanth lose in doubles pre-quarterfinals of ATP tennis tournament in Montpellier.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024

The Guardian view on fare-free public transport: good for people as well as the planet

Editorial: The southern French city of Montpellier is the latest to recognise the benefits of incentivising residents to get on buses, trams and trains

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool A guide

France v New Zealand looks like a mouthwatering tournament opener. Both sides should progress comfortably with Italy looking the strongest of the rest

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023

France travel warning for Brits as drivers could face fines over summer holidays

Aix-Marseille-Provence region, Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Grenoble, Lille, Lyon, Montpellier, Nice, Paris, Reims, Strasbourg and Toulouse all have clean air zones

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2023

Five European city breaks for art and culture on a budget

From classical opera in Kraków to outdoor sculpture in San Sebastián, here’s where to find great art, music and film without breaking the bank

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

England star thrown in drunk tank after boozy night out celebrating before big transfer

England international Luke Cowan-Dickie is preparing to leave Exeter Chiefs for Montpellier at the end of the season, but there are complications to his switch to the Top 14 side

France 24 · Mar 21, 2023

The many lives of French abbeys

Once important seats of Christian worship, and now treasures of the country's heritage, French abbeys often have surprising histories. That’s the case of Fontevraud abbey, in the former duchy of Anjou. Run by a woman during its heyday, the abbey was turned into a prison after the French Revolution. In…

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