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Old Town

The guide was updated: 2024-09-17

The Old Town in Montpellier is known for offering a charming and unique shopping experience. Often referred to as 'l'Écusson', the city's historic Old Town is characterised by narrow winding streets lined with a mix of boutiques, artisan shops, and speciality stores. You can find a diverse range of products, including fashion, jewellery, antiques, and local crafts.

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Address: L’Écusson, Montpellier

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Odysseum

Odysseum

Odysseum is a large and dynamic district in Montpellier, which seamlessly blends shopping, entertainment, and leisure. Boasting a diverse range of attractions, including a large shopping mall, multiplex cinema, ice rink, and numerous restaurants and cafés, Odysseum offers a comprehensive experience for visitors of all ages. The district is also home to the Planet Ocean World, a large aquarium featuring hands-on, high-tech exhibits, including 3D ocean simulator rides.

Les Dimanches du Peyrou

Les Dimanches du Peyrou

Every Sunday, Montpellier's Peyrou Park comes alive with a vibrant flea market that captivates locals and visitors alike. Featuring around 60 vendors, the market offers a diverse array of treasures — from unique items and furniture to trinkets, works of art, jewelry and old books.

Comptoir des Olives

Comptoir des Olives

For food enthusiasts exploring Montpellier, a visit to this small gourmet grocery store is a must. Specialising in olives, as the name suggests, the shop offers a diverse array of olive varieties, complemented by an enticing selection of dried fruits, condiments, jams, and a range of local products.

Halles Castellane

Halles Castellane

A historic institution in Montpellier since 1859, the Halles Castellane market is the go-to destination for fresh local produce. It boasts a lively atmosphere with traders offering an array of delights, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and dried fruits. Notably, the market stands out for its exceptional selection of shellfish and seafood products, as well as an enticing variety of local wines.

Rue de la Loge

Rue de la Loge

Rue de la Loge is the main shopping strip in Montpellier. The street starts at Place de la Comédie and is a good starting point for city walks. This bustling street is lined on both sides with a diverse array of shops and boutiques, from international High Street names to local independent stores.

Old Town

Old Town

The Old Town in Montpellier is known for offering a charming and unique shopping experience. Often referred to as 'l'Écusson', the city's historic Old Town is characterised by narrow winding streets lined with a mix of boutiques, artisan shops, and speciality stores. You can find a diverse range of products, including fashion, jewellery, antiques, and local crafts.

Crèmerie du Faubourg

Crèmerie du Faubourg

A paradise for cheese enthusiasts, this gourmet shop specialises in artisanal local cheeses crafted from both sheep's and cow's milk. The range includes creamy and hard varieties, each infused with distinctive flavours like wildflowers from the Alps or the decadence of Italian truffles — the variety of cheeses is truly impressive. Besides cheese, La Crèmerie du Faubourg also offers a selection of unique jams and marmalades.

Le Polygone

Le Polygone

Le Polygone is a centrally located shopping mall, with a decent selection of stores and boutiques. It houses the famous French department store Galeries Lafayette, a Monoprix (another well-known French name), and various international brand shops.

Le Bookshop

Le Bookshop

Nestled in the historic centre of Montpellier — in the city's prettiest street – Le Bookshop stands out as a haven for book enthusiasts. Despite specialising in English-language books, both new and used, the shop also boasts selections in German and French. Beyond its literary offerings, Le Bookshop hosts language exchange nights in both English and French and features a charming café area for a delightful coffee break.

Pomme de Reinette et Pomme d'Api

Pomme de Reinette et Pomme d'Api

A magical gem of a shop, this toy shop with several themed rooms (Magical Forest and Spaceship, for example) will keep you browsing for hours. Check out artisan toys, explore an array of card and board games, and discover a curated selection of unique collector items.

Dans les Yeux de Gaïa

Dans les Yeux de Gaïa

Dans les Yeux de Gaïa is a unique shop specialising in the sale of minerals, mineral jewelry, essential oils, and incense. Beyond its captivating inventory, the boutique also houses a well-stocked bookstore dedicated to well-being and esoteric items offering numerous literary works and an extensive selection of cards, including tarots, oracles, and personal development games.

Excalibur

Excalibur

A must-visit for game lovers, this not-so-hidden gem of a shop is a haven for anyone who enjoys medieval paraphernalia (such as toys and full-blown costumes). It contains various curiosities, as well as a whole assortment of games — from board games to role plays and even drinking games.

En Traits Libres

En Traits Libres

En Traits Libres is a dynamic hub that goes beyond being an alternative comic bookstore — it also functions as a gallery and artists' workshop. Local artists showcase their original designs, some of which are transformed into saleable objects. The shop not only features an array of comic books but also sells vinyl records, tapes, and postcards.

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