With 11 minutes left on the clock, masses of Montpellier supporters behind the goal attempted to gain entry to the pitch and confront the travelling contingent after Gaetan Laborde’s headed goal.
The referee was forced to intervene and lead the players off the field immediately.
Around 80 riot police came on to the field immediately to stop this from occurring.
Video footage has since circulated on social media of security spraying an unknown substance in an attempt to halt the situation.
However, the Montpellier fans didn't take too kindly to that, and responded by throwing metal poles on to the field of play – as well as launching smoke grenades into the air.
The home fans had also unveiled several banners in an attempt to antagonise the travelling Nimes contingent.
Earlier in the match, a metal gate gave way as Montpellier fans celebrated the opening goal by Ambroise Oyongo.
This resulted in several supporters spilling on to the pitch – causing an initial seven-minute interruption.
Early reports have indicated two fans suffered light injuries.
Several Montpellier players went over to their angry fans in a bid to diffuse the situation.
When the players eventually came back out, Montpellier’s stadium announcer pleaded with home fans not to cause any more trouble – or risk being stripped of the three points by the league's disciplinary committee.
This fell in deaf ears with the aforementioned incident occurring late on – as the first 'Languedoc derby' in 25 years was ultimately overshadowed by the crowd commotion.
The incidents could lead to sanctions for second-placed Montpellier, who are now nine points behind runaway leaders and champions PSG who saw Neymar hit a brace in a 3-0 win at Nice on Saturday.
Andy Delort was also on target for Michel Der Zakarian's men – who are unbeaten in six games.
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