VISITE GUIDÉE DES HÔTELS PARTICULIERS DE MONTPELLIER
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Montpellier, capital of the Languedoc region, is brimming with architectural treasures, including its famous hôtels particuliers. These buildings, dating from the 17th to the 19th century, bear witness to the wealth and refinement of Montpellier's nobility. Today, the city boasts some 80 hôtels particuliers, some of which are open to the public. Not to be missed is the Hôtel des Trésoriers de la Bourse, with its imposing porch and calade-paved courtyard, typical of southern France. The Hôtel de Varennes, on Place Pétrarque, is also not to be missed, with its Gothic vaults and 24-meter-deep well. The façades of the townhouses are distinguished by their majesty and architectural details, such as balconies adorned with ironwork. For lovers of contemporary architecture, the Festival des Architectures Vives offers the opportunity to discover ephemeral works specially designed for the courtyards of the townhouses. A guided tour of Montpellier's private mansions is like taking a trip back in time, to discover the city's architectural heritage.