FoodPhoto Wikimedia CommonsPlace de la Comedie
France
In the heart DE Montpellier, Place DE la Comédie immerses you in the lively and elegant atmosphere DE the city. Between the Opéra Comédie and the Fontaine DEs Trois Grâces, you can enjoy the unique energy of this emblematic place
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Plass de la Co-may-dee, the indisputable heart and soul of Montpellier. As you stand here, you are standing in what locals affectionately refer to as L'Oeuf, or the Egg, a moniker derived from the original…
Listen in the app2The Opéra Comédie — Neoclassical Grandeur
Directly before you stands the majestic Opéra Comédie, the grand architectural sentinel that bestows its name upon this entire plaza. The current structure, an exquisite example of Italian-style theater architecture, was…
Listen in the app3The Three Graces Fountain — The Square's Artistic Soul
In the center of the plaza, we find the mesmerizing Fountain of the Three Graces, or Fontaine des Trois Grâces. This sculptural masterpiece, created by Etienne d'Antoine in 1773, is perhaps the most iconic image of Montpellier. …
Listen in the app4The Pedestrian Floor — Urban Living as an Art Form
Let us turn our attention downward for a moment and consider the ground beneath our feet. The Plass de la Co-may-dee is part of one of the largest pedestrian zones in Europe, a vast limestone-paved expanse that radically…
Listen in the app5The Tramway Intersection — A Marriage of Design and Utility
As you move toward the eastern edge of the square, you will encounter the sleek, colorful trams of Montpellier’s modern transit system. This is not just a way to get around; it is a mobile art gallery. …
Listen in the app6The North-East Corner — Entrance to L'Écusson
Now, let us walk toward the narrow streets that branch off from the northern and western sides of the square. This area serves as the gateway to L'Écusson, the ancient medieval core of Montpellier. …
Listen in the app7The Cafe Culture — A Sociology of the Square
No visit to the Plass de la Co-may-dee would be complete without acknowledging its vibrant cafe culture. The northern edge of the square is lined with establishments like the Café de la Comédie and various grand brasseries that…
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As we conclude our exploration of the Plass de la Co-may-dee, take one last look around this magnificent oval expanse. We have traced its history from the ashes of an eighteenth-century theater to its current status as a vibrant,…
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What is Place de la Comedie?
Place de la Comedie is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.6085, 3.8796 |
| Last updated |
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