Since 2020, Montpellier has pursued a proactive policy against LGBT+ discrimination. The city supports associations through funding, offices, and event logistics. The annual Pride march gathers nearly 40,000 participants under the inclusive slogan “Montpellier loves you,” alongside festivals such as Family Pride, focused on LGBTQIA+ parenting, and Rainbow Screen, highlighting queer cinema. Internal training ensures civil servants, especially in civil registration, are equipped for inclusion. Tools like the FLAG! app help report discrimination, while partnerships with L’Autre Cercle strengthen training. Montpellier is also active in international networks like Rainbow Cities and ECCAR. Projects include training police, guides on filing complaints, and awareness programs in schools. In 2025, the exhibition “Diversity guiding the people” will celebrate 30 years of Pride, confirming Montpellier as a committed, inclusive city inspiring others.

City Profile: Montpellier