Australia, Georgia, Switzerland… Where do foreign tourists come from and why do they choose Montpellier ?

Dayan and Tamara traveled a few hours: they are from Australia! Free Midi – GIACOMO ITALIANO

With this long weekend, Montpellier receives many tourists who come to enjoy the city, the cultural activities and the good weather that is coming.

"We had read that Montpellier was a very beautiful city." Nicola and& nbsp;Mark are from Sheffield, England. This weekend, they are traveling in the south of France and are stopping "three nights" here before going back home. "We came to visit the city and go to the beach", says Nicola. Like them, many tourists take advantage of the Ascension Bridge to come.

Mark and Nicola, his wife, arrive from England. They enjoy the sun and the beach. Free Midi – GIACOMO ITALIANO

Zamira, she is Georgian. She came to see her aunt Gouli, who is receiving medical treatment. She says she is "surprised" by a city that she finds "comfortable , quiet and clean". For her, Montpellier is very different from the cities of Georgia or Russia, where she lived. "I love the light color of the streets and the style of the buildings& quot;, she said, pointing at the Haussmannian buildings on the Place de la Comédie. "Besides, people are very chill", he adds -she.

"I didn't really like the beach, there were too many people for me", regrets Dayan. Together with her friend Tamara, they made the long journey here from Australia. In contrast with the Pacific coast, they have rather found the interest of their trip in urban tourism. "We visited Grenoble and then we're going to Barcelona.", says Tamara.

Stephan, Wang and their two children came to spend the weekend in Montpellier. Free Midi – GIACOMO ITALIANO

Wang and Stephan are closer to the town of Clapas. They live in Switzerland, in Bern. "This is my second time in Montpellier, but the first was thirty years ago", says Stephan. This time he came with his wife and their two children to create new memories. "It's not always easy to visit with children but it’s nice all the same. Afterwards, we're going to go to the beach, especially at Grau-du-Roi", says Wang.

"I've been wanting to come here for years", assures Christine, arrival from Southampton with her husband, Jim. They intend to also visit Nîmes, Arles and Avignon, but fear not getting there because of the disruptions at Saint-Roch station and the absence of trains this weekend. end. "In any case, the city is magnificent and the tram network is very good", they like it.

Everyone still has a whole weekend to enjoy it.

But above all French visitors

During this long weekend from May 8 to 12, the Montpellier tourist office is experiencing a significant influx of visitors. According to Rocío Martín, who works at the reception of the establishment, "80 % of tourists come from other regions of France, 10& nbsp;% from Spain and the rest comes from other countries, including Scotland, the United States and Germany. quot;

The main tourist interests? The historic center of Montpellier, guided tours and the Fise (International Outdoor Sports Festival) my). "Many people also ask us about the passage of the flame." As a reminder, it will be this Monday, May 13.

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