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Montpellier were relegated in 2025 so they play soccer in Ligue 2 the second tier. Their stadium (capacity 33,000) is 8 km west of city centre.
The Stade de la Mosson is a football stadium in Montpellier, France. It is the home of Ligue 2 club Montpellier HSC, and has a capacity of 32,900. Formerly a 16,000-seater stadium, it was entirely rebuilt in 1998 to host 6 games of the 1998 FIFA World Cup. It was also used as a venue for group stage matches in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and was one of nine venues used in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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They play 15-a-side rugby in Top 14, the French top tier. Their stadium (capacity 15,000) is 2 km southwest of town centre.
La Place Royale du Peyrou
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.
Botanical Garden
A historic botanical garden and arboretum established in 1593. It is France's oldest botanical garden.
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