A student city, lively and bathed in sunshine, a quarter of an hour from the beaches: Montpellier is a holiday destination that never quite sleeps. If you're dropping your bags there while keeping a foot in work, you're in the right place: between the Écusson and the trendy neighbourhoods, the city is full of cafés and coworking spaces where you can work in peace. Here are our addresses for fitting in your work hours before enjoying place de la Comédie or the sea.
Montpellier has an ideal profile for a workation: a young, buzzing city, a real café scene driven by students, and the sea a quarter of an hour away by tram. So you can follow a morning of work in the Écusson with an afternoon at the beach in Palavas or Carnon without a car. The only real point of caution is the heat: in midsummer, it's best to aim for cool venues and work early, more on that below.
Work in the Morning, Enjoy the Sun in the Afternoon
In Montpellier, morning is your best ally, especially in summer: the cafés are quiet, the wifi is available and the heat is still reasonable. You wrap up the essentials before noon, then head to the beach at Palavas or to the shade of the Écusson's lanes. Schedule your demanding tasks and your video calls in that morning slot, when you'll be at your most efficient and cool.
Our Cafés for Working
For a focused morning, Le Café Joseph, a bar-restaurant on place Jean-Jaurès, helps out early in the morning, before the crowds. Le Bookshop, a café-bookshop, is perfect for a quiet session surrounded by books. And De la Sierra coffee roasters, a roaster in Port Marianne, will delight specialty coffee fans. Three addresses that cover every need, from a quiet coffee to a treat break.
For Video Calls, a Third Place or a Coworking Space
When the day is busy, aim for a venue designed for work. The Gazette Café, near the station, is a lively restaurant (concerts, cabaret): handy for a break, less so for a whole day. For silence and power outlets, a coworking space remains the safest option: find them in our guide where to work in Montpellier.
Montpellier in Summer: The Hottest City
Let's be honest, Montpellier hits hard in summer. In the morning, aim for a shaded terrace while the air is breathable, then retreat somewhere cool in the afternoon. We even have a dedicated guide: working in the cool in Montpellier, with the air-conditioned spots to know. And for anti-heat tips that work anywhere, check out working in the cool.
Plan Your Workation
Find your spots on the Deskover map, schedule your slots and let your team know. The complete workation guide is here: remote work on holiday this summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I work remotely in Montpellier without booking?
In a laptop-friendly café like Le Café Joseph or Le Bookshop: wifi, quiet and good coffee in the morning. Ideal for a few hours of work.
How can I work in Montpellier when it's very hot?
Aim for air-conditioned spots and coworking spaces, and work in the morning. Our guide to working in the cool in Montpellier details the best addresses for that.
Is Montpellier a good workation base?
Yes: a lively city, fifteen minutes from the beaches, with a nice density of cafés and coworking spaces. Perfect for combining work, sun and sea.
