Cafe in the old town of Montpellier. A European metropolis on the Mediterranean Montpellier is in the center of the great capitals of southern Europe. Its prime location places it at the crossroads of major communication routes: By plane To reach Montpellier direct flights from Paris (1h10 '), London (1h45') or Frankfurt (1h30 '). Montpellier Méditerranée airport is just 8 minutes from downtown. The trip between downtown and the airport can be done by bus service. More information: Train Station www.montpellier.aeroport.fr high-speed trains in the city center. Direct arrival from Paris-Gare de Lyon or Charles de Gaulle (3h15 '), Lille (4h45') and Brussels (5h08 '). More information: www.sncf.com In conche Montpellier is accessible from the A9 motorway (Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Spain and Italy) and the A75 (Paris). More information: www.asf.fr