What is the situation in Montpellier this Whit Monday: openings and closures of sites such as Polygone, Odysseum, museums and zoo?
This Monday, June 9th, Pentecost Day, the City and Metropolitan Area of Montpellier will have their opening and closing hours modified. While iconic sites such as the City Hall, museums, and some swimming pools will be adjusting their access, sites such as the Polygone and Odysseum will still be open to the public. Find out more about what to expect to make the most of your day.Public Administration HoursThis Monday, the City Hall and Montpellier Métropole will be closed. This decision also extends to the CCAS and all media libraries. For any formalities or visits, you will need to postpone your plans to a later date. Media Libraries and Community Centers Media libraries and community centers will follow the same path, remaining closed on this day. Book lovers will have to wait to borrow or return their favorite books. Museums and Cultural Centers Montpellier’s museums are also taking a break this Whit Monday. With the exception of the Lattara Archaeological Site – Henri Prades Museum, which is open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Fabre Museum and the MO.CO sites remain closed. Also, the Old Montpellier Museum, the Dominique Bagouet and Saint-Ravy spaces, the Ensemble de l’Œuvre de la Miséricorde, and the Popular Pavilion will not be accessible. Zoo and Outdoor Activities Great news for nature lovers: the Lunaret Zoological Park remains open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., offering a great opportunity for a family outing. Municipal cemeteries will also welcome visitors with adjusted hours, such as the Saint-Étienne Cemetery and the Metropolitan Cemetery, which are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cultural and Sports Activities For those looking to exercise, the Angelotti Olympic Pool Opens from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., unlike the city’s other swimming pools, which will remain closed. As for your shopping needs, you can enjoy your favorite stores at Polygone and Odysseum, which will be open as usual on Mondays. Markets such as Castellane, Laissac, Jacques-Cœur, and 4 Saisons will welcome customers from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., but there will be no open-air markets such as Comédie, Beaux Arts, and second-hand clothes at La Paillade.For more information, including the reorganization of waste collection or the ban on pedestrian access to Comédie, we encourage you to consult local online sources. Shopping and Markets in Montpellier