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The zoo has an outside part with lions, bears, etc. (free admission), and an inside part with an Amazonian forest (about €6). Unfortunately, it is closed until late 2028.
Montpellier Zoo is a French zoological park located in the north of the city of Montpellier, one of the main cities in the Occitanie region. Situated in the Aiguelongue section of the Hôpitaux-Facultés area, the Lunaret park also contains the Lez nature reserve. Founded in 1964, today it has about 170 animals of 29 different species within its 80 hectares. The zoo belongs to and is financed entirely by the city of Montpellier. Since the beginning of 2023 the zoo has been managed by Marine Baconnais.
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Botanical Garden
A historic botanical garden and arboretum established in 1593. It is France's oldest botanical garden.
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
An art museum established in 1825. It underwent a €61.2-million renovation which was completed in 2007.
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.
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.