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Cathédrale Saint-Pierre © Céline Escolano

Saint-Pierre Cathedral

Saint-Pierre cathedral was commissioned by Pope Urbain V in 1364. Its southern Gothic style, massive profile, and dominating portico supported by two circular columns, give the effect of a medieval fortress.

Medical College

In 1181 Lord Guilhem VIII signed a surprising and far-reaching edict. He declared that anyone, regardless of religion or background, could teach medicine in Montpellier... And thus was born, at the end of the 12th century, what is today's oldest operating medical school in the occidental world.

The medieval mikve

A ritual Jewish bath from the XIIIth century, the medieval Mikve shows the importance of Montpellier's Jewish community

Arc de Triomphe © Office de Tourisme de Montpellier

The triumphal Arch

At the end of the 17th century, the king's intendant decided to create this triumphal arch, a copy of the gates of Paris, in honour of Louis XIV, built where one of the gates of the ancient ramparts used to be.

Le Jardin des Plantes © Office de Tourisme de Montpellier

The Botanical Garden

The Montpellier Botanical Garden is one of the oldest in Europe. It was created by order of Henri IV in 1593 for Pierre Richer de Belleval (1564-1632). At the time it served as a model for designing all the botanical gardens in France, including the one in Paris 40 years later.

Hôtel Particulier- Les trésoriers de la bourse © Office de Tourisme de Montpellier

Private Mansions

Over two centuries a large number of private mansions were built in the city, homes that were signs of their owner's prosperity. Noblemen and rich traders built nearly one hundred such luxurious buildings in the centre.

Montpellier Opera Houses

Montpellier is an international stage with two opera houses only 400 meters apart : Opéra Comédie and Opéra Berlioz. Montpellier loves the performing arts !

Place Royale du Peyrou © Céline Escolano

Peyrou the royal square

Peyrou and its Royal square are dominated by a statue of Louis XIV, surrounded by the Arc of Triumph, water tower and Saint-Clément aqueduct.

3 grâce- Place de la Comédie © Office de Tourisme de Montpellier

The Place de la Comédie

The must-see place in Montpellier ! This oval-shaped plaza, dominated by the Comédie opera house, is one of the largest pedestrian areas in Europe.

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