Arc de Triomphe (Porte du Peyrou)
Porte du Peyrou
A triumphal arch built in 1691 to celebrate Louis XIV, with a viewing terrace over the Promenade du Peyrou and the rooftops of the old town.
The Arc de Triomphe, also called the Porte du Peyrou, was built at the end of the 17th century, more than a hundred years before the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Its reliefs depict the achievements of Louis XIV, including the construction of the Canal du Midi. You can pass through the arch for free. Reaching the top requires joining a guided tour organized by the tourist office, which must be booked in advance and has limited places. From the top you get a 360-degree view of the shield-shaped old town and the Promenade du Peyrou.
Opening hours
Open all day (summit requires a tourism bureau guide)
Nearby sights
- Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
- Promenade du Peyrou
- Montpellier Cathedral (Saint-Pierre)
- Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier
- L'Écusson (Old Town)
- Halles Castellane
- Aqueduc Saint-Clément
- Musée Fabre