To the west of Marseille along the Gulf of Lion, the pleasant beach resort of Montpellier awaits travellers to the region. With a cityscape that combines the old with the new, Montpellier has many historic attractions including the famous Galerie Photo, the rather gruesome Musee d'Anatomie and the Musee de l'Infanterie which are just a few of the many excellent galleries and museums in Montpellier.
Amongst the hotels available in the resort, the elegant 4* Holiday Inn Montpellier stands out. The hotel was once home to Queen Elena of Italy. Offering a luxurious standard of accommodation and beautifully located in the old district of Montpellier, one of the hotel's most unusual features is its indoor garden that is opened as a restaurant during the hotter months of spring and summer.
