For as long as I can remember, "la FNAC" has been the place to go when you needed Madonna's last…read morealbum, to the latest Apple product and even a book or some obscure book you couldn't get anywhere. It is still today a great place to find most anything, but with the amount of new technologies, you may find one or two things of anything, but with a little choice. I needed a microphone, and all they had was 1 model. I didn't like it. I needed a printer that was compact and yet very performance, and though they had about fifteen to chose from, none were compact and small. One thing you can count on, is the employees' knowledge. Find the right employee for the right department and you'll get your answer. Prices can be cheaper then other shops, or extremely expensive, so watch the prices. The store is large and conveniently located in the "Polygone" so you may park right there or easily get to it from the tram on the La Comedie Plaza stop. Not a lot of choices, but a little of most anything.

We stayed in the Ibis Comedie which straddles the border between Place de la Comedie and Antigone…read moreand one of the entrances was ride outside our hotel. We spend more time walking around the mall taking pictures both days we were at Montpellier. Because the first day was New Years Day, most places were closed but the holiday decorations were still around and when stores opened the second day, it was a great place to take pictures. Most of the stores are similar to what you'd find in American malls with some local brands as well. Architecturally, it looks really complex and in an classy structure compared to some American malls.

Nice small, beautiful town! Located in the area called antigone, this mall is full of people and…read morelife. Antigone itself is a beautiful area, a mix of old and new architecture.

I love IKEA! I will…read moresay that this location did not have as many mock-up room displays as others I have been in. So if you are looking for design inspiration it does lack this. For example I happily decided on a bookshelf/tv stand that I would never have picked out because of the way it was displayed in Barcelona. At this location I would 1000% would have said no to it and walked on because it was just sitting there. The cafe is insane. The food selection is plentiful for all tastes and the prices cannot be beat. I discovered the mustard/dill condiment and next time I go I will stock up on it. I got one jar and I love it on everything. The cafe also has free phone chargers you can use while dining. There is a restroom in the cafe area as well. They have plastic pitchers for guests to use so that you can have plenty of water at your table. The store was clean and of course laid out nicely. There was plenty of free covered parking. There were a lot of employees on the floor ready to assist.

Update on IKEA Montpellier. Two different time slots were offered to uplift the damaged sofa. On…read moreneither did anyone turn up. So we're still welcoming visitors to a sitting room furnished with two massive cardboard cartons and no sofa. Thanks, IKEA Montpellier.