Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Montpellier, France

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1 km
Ascend 21 m
Descend 33 m

Experience Montpellier in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in MontpellierIndividual Sights in Montpellier

Sight 1: Hôtel Haguenot

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The Haguenot Hotel, known as Villa Haguenot, is a Montpellier folly of the second half of the eighteenth century.

Wikipedia: Hôtel Haguenot (FR)

232 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Porte du Peyrou - Arc de Triomphe

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Porte du Peyrou - Arc de Triomphe

The Porte du Peyrou is a triumphal arch in Montpellier, in southern France. It is situated at the eastern end of the Jardin de Peyrou, a park near the center of the city.

Wikipedia: Porte du Peyrou (EN)

408 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Cathédrale Saint-Pierre

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Cathédrale Saint-PierreWolfgang Staudt from Saarbruecken, Germany / CC BY 2.0

Montpellier Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Peter and located in the city of Montpellier, France. It is the seat of the Archbishops of Montpellier. The cathedral, built in the Gothic style, is a national monument.

Wikipedia: Montpellier Cathedral (EN)

143 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Tour des Pins

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The Tour des Pins is a vestige of the old ramparts of Montpellier, in the Hérault. Listed as a Historic Monument, it is located on Boulevard Henri IV.

Wikipedia: Tour des Pins (Montpellier) (FR)

199 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Jardin des Plantes

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Jardin des Plantes The original uploader was Vpe at French Wikipedia. / CC BY-SA 2.0 fr

The jardin des plantes de Montpellier is a historic botanical garden and arboretum located on Boulevard Henri IV, Montpellier, Hérault, Occitania, France. It is maintained by the Université Montpellier 1 and open afternoons daily except Monday; admission is free.

Wikipedia: Jardin des plantes de Montpellier (EN)

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