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Montpellier

Getting to Montpellier

By plane:
The international airport Montpellier-Méditerrannée is located about 7 km from the city centre.
Shuttle bus from the airport to the city centre: 15 minutes journey, cost: 4,80 euro.
By Taxi: 10 minutes, cost: around 25 €, Exit arrival side at Gate A
Shuttle airport

There are several daily connections with Paris (flying time 1 hour) and regular direct flights from most French and European cities (London: 1h, Frankfurt: 1h)
Aéroport de Montpellier
Air France
Ryanair
British Airways
Iberia (Madrid)
Transavia (Amsterdam - Low cost)

By train:
The train station “gare St Roch” is located in the city centre, 2 min walk from the school Accent Français and is connected to main public transportation.

Montpellier is on TGV (high speed train) line Paris-Lyon - Perpignan - Barcelona and is connected to several cities in France and Europe.
Paris: 3h15, Paris Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle International Airport: 3h50, Lyon : 1h30 Barcelone: 3h, _ Marseille: 1h30
Train information: SNCF +33 8 92 35 35 35 from abroad and 08 92 35 35 35 from France
SNCF

By car:
Montpellier is connected to Paris, Lyon and Barcelone with highway (Autoroute A9) allowing very easy access from main European countries. The historical centre of Montpellier being a pedestrian area, we recommend you to choose an accommodation outside the city centre or to book a parking place if you choose to travel by car.

Arrival and transfer in Montpellier:
-  Accommodation at a French host with half board or breakfast: We recommend you to contact your host at the latest 1 week before arrival to introduce yourself and to inform of your travel details (exact day and time of arrival).
Your host can pick you up at the airport or at the train station. (Gare St Roch) This is a FREE service.
-  Other types of accommodation: (hotel, room with kitchen access, studio, room at the campus) you must make your way to the chosen accommodation either by bus, tramway, airport shuttle or taxi.
Upon request, Accent Français can book your taxi 1 week before arrival.

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