The four balconies of this top-floor apartment, located in an elegant 18th century building above the Belgian consulate, overlook the garden and trees of the Place de la Canourgue, along with the Cathedral St-Pierre in the historical heart of Montpellier. Decorated in an eclectic, seductive style, the apartment is divided into bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, study and living area. The city, dubbed “Le Paris du Sud,” was founded in the 10th century and is famous for its vibrant cultural life. Highlights include the opera, museums, a university, and the 16th century botanical gardens, the oldest in France. Private cars are banned in the narrow medieval streets of the inner city, which also boasts fine examples of 17th and 18th century mansions, as well as cafes, restaurants, a central wine and produce market, and numerous shops and boutiques. The former capital of Languedoc, Montpellier is close to idyllic countryside and vineyards, and is hard by the Mediterranean with easy access to Marseilles, the Riviera and, further inland, Provence. The city features an airport, while A TGV service provides links to Paris and Barcelona. A ferry service to Tangier operates from Sete, just 40 minutes drive away.