400 years ago?
The siege of the town by Louis XIII and his troops began on August 31, 1622.
This date marked a turning point in the town?s history. It was part of a long period of more than two centuries of confrontation between Catholics and Protestants. The citadel was born of this event, and has since had a unique destiny.
The tour we offer tells this story, taking you inside the citadel (now occupied by the Lycée Joffre) and through the memorial sites on the Esplanade and in the Ecusson. Come and listen to the testimonies left by the men and women of that time, and imagine Montpellier differently...
Meet 10 minutes beforehand at the Montpellier Tourist Office ? outside on the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle side.
GOOD DEAL: Book a guided tour and receive a 10% discount on all products in the Tourist Office store (except TAM tickets), on presentation of your voucher.
The siege of the town by Louis XIII and his troops began on August 31, 1622.
This date marked a turning point in the town?s history. It was part of a long period of more than two centuries of confrontation between Catholics and Protestants. The citadel was born of this event, and has since had a unique destiny.
The tour we offer tells this story, taking you inside the citadel (now occupied by the Lycée Joffre) and through the memorial sites on the Esplanade and in the Ecusson. Come and listen to the testimonies left by the men and women of that time, and imagine Montpellier differently...
Meet 10 minutes beforehand at the Montpellier Tourist Office ? outside on the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle side.
GOOD DEAL: Book a guided tour and receive a 10% discount on all products in the Tourist Office store (except TAM tickets), on presentation of your voucher.
