Fenêtre sur chantier 2026 is an event in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France, running from December 3 to 13. It turns the city's building sites and changing streets into the subject of a visit, asking visitors to look at Montpellier as it is being made.
What the visit is about
The festival invites you to discover the city through its ever-evolving urban landscape. Rather than treating construction as an obstacle, it treats the works in progress as a window onto how Montpellier is reshaping itself. It suits anyone curious about cities, how they change, and the people who shape them.
Why go
- A curious, community-minded programme that brings residents and visitors together.
- A fresh way to see Montpellier's creative energy and its ongoing transformation.
- A reason to explore parts of the city you might otherwise pass through quickly.
Planning your trip
The event lasts eleven days in early December, so a short stay in the city can easily fit around it. Montpellier itself is a lively university city, and time spent following the festival can be paired with walks through its neighbourhoods and its streets. Check the event's own information for the details of individual activities and where they take place.