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Promenade du Peyrou & Aqueduc Saint-Clément

155 Rue Hilaire Ricard, Montpellier, Occitanie

Description

The Promenade du Peyrou is an esplanade located just west of the historical Ecusson neighbourhood in Montpellier. It was developed in the late 17th century, together with a triumphal arch, as a promenade from where the Cévennes and Pyrénées mountain ranges could be admired. An equestrian statue of Louis XIV was added in 1718 followed by the aqueduc Saint-Clément, bringing water from outside the city, and the adjacent neo-classical château d'eau (water tower) in the mid-19th century.

Access & Transport

The promenade and aqueduct are in the western side of the city centre, 200m southwest of the cathedral and 800m from Place de la Comedie. Tram line #4 stops there at 'Peyrou - Arc de Triomphe'. There are two paid parking around the esplanade: 'Montpellier Peyrou Pitot' and 'Parking Des Arceaux'

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this attraction with the nearby cathedral and Jardin des Plantes.

Meta review

A very popular place for residents, the online reviews are good though not that exceptional. They highlight the beautiful views from the esplanade - a good place for sunset, and describe the aqueduct, the arc de triomphe and the equestrian statue as impressive.

Environmental & Social

We deem this attraction environmentally neutral. Part of the city's architectural heritage.

Conclusion

The promenade somehow lacks in historical substance and can feel like a collection of unrelated monuments but still, it has some character and offers some of the best views in town

Key positive

Several photogenic monuments

Good views over the city

Key negative

-

Suitability

The promenade is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

March 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:0h 45m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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