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Château d'Eau (Water Tower)

Elegant neoclassical water tower completed in 1768, designed to conceal the terminus of the 14km Saint-Clément Aqueduct that brought water to the city. Features a harmonious hexagonal form with graceful Corinthian columns.

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Entrance Fee

Free

Free

Best Time to Visit

Sunset when the structure is bathed in golden light, or evening when illuminated

Price Range

Free
Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Facilities & Services

viewpoint
benches

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 16, 2026
24 hours

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faq.subtitle Château d'Eau (Water Tower)

No longer used as a water source, but remains an important historical monument and symbol of Montpellier. The connected aqueduct is also preserved as a historical landmark.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather12°
90%20 м/с
Todayweather13°12°
Tomorrowweather12°10°
Sunweather13°10°
Monweather12°9°
Tueweather14°4°
Wedweather12°2°
Thuweather11°3°
12°
3°Jan
13°
4°Feb
16°
6°Mar
18°
9°Apr
22°
13°May
27°
17°Jun
30°
20°Jul
30°
20°Aug
26°
17°Sep
21°
13°Oct
15°
7°Nov
12°
4°Dec
Water temperature
13°
12°
13°
15°
17°
20°
23°
24°
22°
20°
17°
14°

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