Comedy Square

Comedy Square is located on the site of medieval fortress walls, destroyed after the appearance of artillery. The first mention of the square dates back to 1755, and it was named after the Comedy Theatre located on it, which burned down during a severe fire.

The status of the central square of Montpellier received after just 200 meters from it built a railway station, connecting the city with the rest of the provinces of France.

In the center of the square is the fountain "Three Graces", designed by sculptor Etienne D'Antonia and built in 1790. In the north-eastern part of Comedy Square there is a small picturesque park connecting it with a modern concert hall, and in the south-east an ancient fortress adjoins the square.