Expat Advice: Culture Shock in Montpellier, France, France

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Montpellier, France

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Expats in Montpellier appreciate the city's strong sense of community and joie de vivre. People here are friendly and welcoming and this makes it a great place to build relationships and make lifelong connections. There is an abundance of culture and events in Montpellier, like the Feria de Pentecote music and dance festival, and other events like broadway shows and orchestra performances which draw people in from far and wide. The local markets offer fresh produce and artisanal goods making it easy to find the ingredients for a great home cooked meal, while the streets are always filled with unique music and street performers. Montpellier provides its expats an opportunity to dive deep into the history and culture, as well as to enjoy the sunny French Mediterranean climate.