Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
Faculté de médecine de Montpellier
The oldest medical school in the world still in use, where Nostradamus and Rabelais once studied.
The Faculty of Medicine can trace its history to the charter it received in 1220. It is now housed in the former bishop's palace beside the cathedral, and Nostradamus and Rabelais both studied here. Guided tours organized by the tourist office take you through the anatomy amphitheatre, the Salle d'honneur and the anatomy museum, although some spaces open only occasionally. The Musée Atger inside the faculty holds drawings. You can see the exterior and courtyard on your way past the cathedral.
Opening hours
Per tourism bureau guided tours and open days
Nearby sights
- Montpellier Cathedral (Saint-Pierre)
- Arc de Triomphe (Porte du Peyrou)
- Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier
- L'Écusson (Old Town)
- Promenade du Peyrou
- Halles Castellane
- Musée Fabre
- Aqueduc Saint-Clément