Montpellier Cathedral (Saint-Pierre)
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Montpellier
A Gothic cathedral converted from a 14th-century abbey church. Its porch, supported by two massive conical-topped columns, is instantly recognizable.
Saint-Pierre Cathedral was originally the Benedictine abbey church founded by Pope Urban V. It was damaged during the Wars of Religion and later rebuilt. The canopied porch in front of the main entrance, supported by two massive columns with conical tops, is the most distinctive architectural feature of Montpellier. The interior is spacious and simple, with an organ and 17th-century paintings. Entry is free. The cathedral is next to the Faculty of Medicine and the Botanical Garden.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:00 am–7:00 pm (visits restricted during religious events)
Nearby sights
- Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
- Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier
- Arc de Triomphe (Porte du Peyrou)
- L'Écusson (Old Town)
- Halles Castellane
- Promenade du Peyrou
- Musée Fabre
- Place de la Comédie