Montpellier - Private Historic Walking tour
ID: GYG626496-1044323
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بلد: France
المدة:
02:00 ساعات
الوصف
Discover the highlights of Montpellier on a guided walking tour. Explore the city's vibrant Comedy Square, the Triumphal Arch of Montpellier, the Royal Garden of Montpellier, and more.
Discover the highlights of Montpellier on a guided walking tour. Explore the city's historic landmarks, including the Comedy Square, the Triumphal Arch, the Water Tower, and the Royal Garden.
Start the tour at the Comedy Square, the central meeting point for tourists and locals alike. In the vibrant square, local musicians fill the air with beautiful melodies. Admire the magnificent statue of the Three Graces which surmounts the central fountain, classified as a historical monument.
Next, walk through the emblematic Triumphal Arch of Montpellier, dedicated to the glory of King Louis XIV of France, the ‘Sun King’. The facade is laden with intricate carvings depicting various stages of his reign, with the badge of the city of Montpellier sitting at the highest point.
Upon entering the gate, take a stroll along the Promenade du Peyrou, a well-shaded esplanade running through a park located at the highest point of the city to take in fresh air and the scenic beauty of various statues, and gardens. Pass by the Water Tower, an elaborate hexagonal water tower at the end of the esplanade.
The next step of the tour is the significant Saint-Cléme Aqueduct. The imposing monument takes the form of Roman-type stone arches extending over 800m and taking more than ten years to finish. This 18th-century hydraulic structure used to transfer water over 10 km from the Saint-Clément spring to the Water Tower and supply water for numerous fountains throughout the old town.
Then, visit the Montpellier Cathedral, the only medieval church in the city center that survived the War of Religions in the 16th century, and thus a great example of Gothic architecture, especially the interior featuring beautiful stained glass, old religious paintings, and an attached garden. The architectural marvel has been classified as a “Historical Monument” since 1996.
Explore the Royal Garden of Montpellier, the last destination on the tour. The charming botanical garden, covering almost 5 hectares in the heart of Montpellier, is the oldest in France. As a part of the Faculty of Medicine, the garden hosts a large collection of medicinal plants, alongside a diversity of breathtaking greenery and flowers, including greenhouses, enchanting lotus ponds, romantic alleys, and the 400-year-old ‘wishing tree’.
أبرز النقاط
- Admire the Triumphal Arch of Montpellier, dedicated to King Louis XIV of France
- Visit the Royal Garden of Montpellier, one of the oldest botanical gardens
- Admire beautiful artworks in the medieval Montpellier Cathedral
- Walk along the Promenade du Peyrou, a well-shaded esplanade with scenic views
- Marvel at the architectural masterwork of the Saint-Cléme Aqueduct
لغات الإرشاد
معلومات هامة
At the Three Graces fountain in the center of the Comedy square, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
متى يجب أن أحجز؟
لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.
الإلغاءات
يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.