Gate of Peyrou, Triumphal arch near Peyrou Gardens, Montpellier, France.
The Gate of Peyrou rises fifty feet high and extends fifty-nine feet wide at the eastern end of the Peyrou Park gardens in Montpellier.
Architect François Dorbay completed this monumental structure in 1693, drawing inspiration from the Gate of Saint-Denis in Paris for its design.
The gate's reliefs illustrate four major events from Louis XIV's reign, including the Canal du Midi construction and the capture of Namur.
Visitors need to climb 88 steps to reach the top of the arch, where they can view the city, sea, vineyards, and mountains in all directions.
Each Sunday, the adjacent Peyrou Square transforms into a flea market, creating a connection between the historical monument and modern city life.
Location: Montpellier
Inception: 1691
Architects: Augustin-Charles d'Aviler
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: promenade of Peyrou
Address: Rue Foch, 34000 Montpellier, France 34000
Phone: +33467606060
Website: http://montpellier-tourisme.fr/offre/fiche/arc-de-triomphe/PCULAR034V50LN56
GPS coordinates: 43.61113,3.87241
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
Montpellier offers numerous photography spots throughout its urban landscape. The city features modern architecture like the Arbre Blanc building and historic sites such as the Porte du Peyrou arch. Small streets, gardens, and contemporary districts provide diverse settings for photography. The mix of old and new architecture includes the neoclassical Antigone district and medieval structures like the Tour des Pins.
Place de la Comédie forms Montpellier's central square with the Trois Grâces fountain. The 18th-century Promenade du Peyrou includes a triumphal arch. The Fabre Museum contains artworks spanning seven centuries. The Jardin des Plantes maintains botanical collections dating from 1593. Saint-Pierre Cathedral features twin Gothic towers. The Antigone district displays neoclassical architecture. Saint-Roch district preserves medieval stone buildings and narrow streets.
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