Languedoc RoussillonEntertainment

Entertainment in Languedoc Roussillon

  1. A

    Comptoir des Vins et Terroirs

    Run by a couple of qualified sommeliers, this wine bar carries a carefully selected range of mainly Languedoc-Roussillon wines, mostly from small-scale producers and many available by the glass. Indulge in their sampling of three wines, described to you in excellent English, and nibble at their cheese and charcuterie snacks, also predominantly local.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Chez Boris

    This friendly wine bar (tapas €4 to €11, mains €13 to €20), with its regularly changing dishes and wines to match, could just as easily feature as a recommended place to eat. Early evening punters slip in for an aperitif and perhaps a snack. Later, once diners have departed, Chez Boris is also a splendid spot for a last drink.

    reviewed

  3. C

    place de la Comédie

    With more than 60,000 students, Montpellier has a multitude of places to drink and dance. All summer long, place de la Comédie is alive with café's where you can drink, grab a quick bite and watch street entertainers strut their stuff.

    reviewed

  4. La Nitro

    There’s a critical mass of discos outside town in Espace Latipolia, about 10km from Montpellier on route de Palavas heading towards the coast. A major player is La Nitro, which thumps out techno and house.

    reviewed

  5. Le Matchico

    There’s a critical mass of discos outside town in Espace Latipolia, about 10km from Montpellier on route de Palavas heading towards the coast. Le Matchico, one of the major players is good for retro music.

    reviewed

  6. D

    Le Café de la mer

    Friendly staff will arm you with a map of gay venues.

    This is one of the many terraces that line the city's streets. Inside, the decor is bright and Mediterranean, the atmosphere young and convivial. Gay-friendly.

    reviewed

  7. E

    Le Ciel de Nîmes

    Beneath a metallic-covered terrace, this chic rooftop hang-out at the Carrée d’Art is favoured by fashionable Nîmois. Reasons for making your way here are threefold: to admire the stunning view of Nîmes’ Roman temple and city panorama; to take a break from sightseeing with afternoon tea and sinfully delicious cakes; or to sample the small but exemplary lunch and dinner menus.

    reviewed

  8. F

    Café Latitude

    Sink back into the comfiest of seats at this relaxed café with its faintly colonial decor and watch the little life that passes by on place Canourgue, one of Montpellier's most peaceful squares.

    reviewed

  9. G

    Rockstore

    In the heart of town, this long-standing discotheque and club is recognisable by the rear of a classic '70s Cadillac jutting out above the entrance. Opening days and times vary.

    reviewed

  10. H

    L'Heure Bleue

    At this tearoom, sip an exotic blend to a background of classical music, enjoy a light lunch (around €15), with plenty of choice for vegetarians, or relax over an aperitif.

    reviewed

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  12. I

    La Bodeguita

    With a Spanish click of the heels and attached to the Royal Hôtel, this is a popular venue for the local intelligentsia. On summer evenings, there's often live music.

    reviewed

  13. J

    La Cité des Arômes

    In the northwestern corner of place Carnot, this café wafts out scents of rich arabica and carries a huge selection of coffees.

    reviewed

  14. K

    Opéra-Comédie

    Tickets for Montpellier's numerous theatres are sold at the box office of the Opéra-Comédie.

    reviewed

  15. L

    Le Heaven

    Just around the corner from Café de la Mer, this bar for gay guys and gals gets busy from 8pm.

    reviewed

  16. M

    Le Huit

    Local bands play at this trendy hideout, where Wednesdays are for indie rock.

    reviewed

  17. N

    Ciné Sémaphore

    Has five screens and shows nondubbed films.

    reviewed

  18. O

    Théâtre de Nîmes

    The major venue for drama and music.

    reviewed

  19. P

    Le Corum

    The city's prime concert venue.

    reviewed

  20. Q

    Républic Café

    Down your first coffee of the day on the busy terrace of Républic Café and return later to sip an aperitif and linger in its Gaudí-inspired interior, all sinuous shapes and white ceramic fragments.

    reviewed

  21. Espace Latipolia

    There's a critical mass of discos outside town in Espace Latipolia, about 10km from Montpellier on route de Palavas heading towards the coast. Major players include La Nitro, which thumps out techno and house, and Le Matchico, good for retro music.

    reviewed

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