Montpellier is a major city in southern France, located in the Occitania region and serving as the capital of the Hérault department. The city sits on a hilly terrain near the Mediterranean coast, with the Lez, Mosson, and Verdanson rivers flowing through its territory. Its economy and civic life are anchored by major institutions, including the Studium Generale of Montpellier and the French National School of Forestry, while international travel is handled by the Montpellier Méditerranée Airport.
The local housing market is priced slightly below the national average for France. Most of the city's housing is concentrated in Croix d'Argent and the Centre, which both offer relatively affordable options compared to the rest of the city. By far the most expensive district is Port Marianne, where home prices are about half again as high as the city average. In contrast, the northern district of Hôpitaux-Facultés and the western area of Les Cévennes provide some of the most affordable housing in Montpellier, sitting well below the prices found in the central districts.
