During the summer holidays, such as Monday, July 14th and Friday, August 15th, 2025, the opening hours of various facilities in Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole and the City of Montpellier will undergo significant changes. Whether you are looking for culture, leisure, or municipal services, it is crucial to plan your visits around these important adjustments. Below, you will find detailed opening hours for each of these locations to optimize your stay in Montpellier during these exceptional days. Municipal and Administrative Services Main administrative buildings such as Montpellier City Hall, Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole Hotel, and the CCAS (Community and Social Action Center) will be closed on July 14th and August 15th. It is therefore advisable to plan your activities before or after these dates to avoid any inconvenience. Media Libraries and Swimming Pools Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole Media LibrariesFor book and culture lovers, please note that all media libraries will also be closed on July 14th, August 15th, and Saturday, August 16th. In addition, some media libraries, such as William Shakespeare in Montpellier, Françoise Giroud in Castries, and Jules Verne in Saint-Jean-de-Védas, will be closed for holidays from July 12th to August 2nd inclusive.
Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole Swimming Pools
Regarding aquatic leisure facilities, all swimming pools will be closed on July 14th and August 15th, with the exception of the Angelotti Olympic Pool, which will remain open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., according to Sunday hours. Community CentersCommunity Centers, essential structures in the social fabric of Montpellier, will remain closed on the same public holidays, encouraging you to organize your community activities accordingly.Museums, Cinemas, and AttractionsMuseums and Exhibition Halls Enjoy an artistic immersion at the exhibition Artistic Convergences at Saint-Ravy , an opportunity not to be missed even during public holidays.
Cinema and Zoo
The
Nestor Burma Cinema will be closed, depriving the public of film screenings during these key days. However, theLunaret Zoological Park will continue to welcome visitors from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., except in cases of fire risk, when access restrictions may apply. Tourist Office To organize your urban discoveries, the Montpellier Tourist Office
will remain accessible during special hours from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. during public holidays.
Funeral Services Death reporting services in Grammont will not be available on July 14 and August 15. However, municipal cemeteries in Montpellier are maintaining their weekend and holiday hours, allowing loved ones to pay their respects in peace.
Waste Collection, Markets, and Covered Markets
Regarding waste management, detailed information on the postponement of collections can be found on the Métropole website to ensure responsible household waste management. Open-Air MarketsOpen-air markets such as the Comédie and Beaux Arts markets will be canceled on July 14, while those on August 15 will remain operational at various locations, thus supporting local economies.
Les Halles
Les Halles Laissac
will welcome visitors on July 14 and August 15 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. However, Les Halles Castellane and 4 Saisonswill be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. during these days, while
Les Halles Jacques-Cœur
will remain closed on July 14 but will open on August 15 at the same hours as the other halls. For more information or to plan your stay based on the closures, visit this page .