The Latest Breaking News from Montpellier

A severe heatwave continues to grip much of France this Saturday, stretching as far north as southern Brittany, with 54 departments placed under orange alert by Météo-France on the ninth day of a relentless heatwave also affecting the Iberian Peninsula. The hottest temperatures are forecast in the Aude and Hérault…

Tuesday, July 22, 2025: Montpellier - Mont Ventoux, 171.5 km

Activist groups have sprung up across the country in efforts to defeat National Rally in second round of elections

French-Algerian artist Kader Attia explores the idea of repair through creativity in a new exhibition of his recent work at the museum of modern art in Montpellier, in the south of France. His work is inspired by his memories of Algeria and his travels around the Global South.

Public transport has been free for residents of Montpellier since December 2023, when the southern French city waived fares in a bid to reduce reliance on cars. Four months into the experiment, how much have travel habits changed?

How to explain the sharp rise in autism cases in industrialised countries in recent years? The neurodevelopmental disorder is partly hereditary, but the finger is also increasingly being pointed at pollution. Scientists in southern France are currently investigating the role of environmental factors in autism by following 1,700 families over…

Felix Auger-Aliassime shows his drive and passion for tennis in a snapshot from the court. He expresses his excitement to compete in Montpellier.

Anirudh Chandrasekar and Vijay Sundar Prashanth lose in doubles pre-quarterfinals of ATP tennis tournament in Montpellier.

Editorial: The southern French city of Montpellier is the latest to recognise the benefits of incentivising residents to get on buses, trams and trains