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A three-hectare esplanade established in 1689 on the west side of the old town (Écusson). It contains the Château d'Eau and a big statue of Louis XIV on a horse. It's also very close to the Aqueduc Saint-Clément and to the Arc de Triomphe.
The Promenade du Peyrou, also known as the Place Royale du Peyrou, is an esplanade located west of the Écusson district in the city of Montpellier (Hérault) in France, bordering the old "commune-cloture" wall.
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Porte du Peyrou
A triumphal arch inspired by Porte Saint-Denis in Paris. You can climb to the top but you can only get access on one of the walking tours from the information centre. The view is amazing.
University of Montpellier, Faculty of Medicine, the world's oldest medical school still in operation in these historic buildings. The building also houses Le Musée d'Anatomie, however this is closed for renovations until 2025 at the earliest montpellier-france.com/offers/museum-and-conservatory-of-anatomy-montpellier-en-3834808
Botanical Garden
A historic botanical garden and arboretum established in 1593. It is France's oldest botanical garden.
A deconsecrated church that has been converted to a contemporary art gallery. The church is in the old quarter of Saint-Anne, with narrow streets typical of the medieval era.
The largest private mansion in the old town, owned by successive treasurers of the stock exchange, it has a grand courtyard, staircase, and garden.