Visit the Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier, part of a magnificent campus with a rich history. The faculty plays a huge role in the city’s reputation as a hub for local and international students, with more than 40,000 enrolled here. Join a guided tour of the university to see its majestic buildings and get insights into life as a student in Montpellier.
Approach the main building, noticing the statue of Francis de Lapeyronie guarding the imposing wooden door. He was a distinguished surgeon for King Louis XVI. Speak with your guide or the students around you about the reported excellent standards of teaching in the faculty, which combines with the Faculty of Law to create Montpellier University. The humanities section broke away in 2015 and is now independently known as the Paul Valéry University.
Note that the Faculty of Medicine’s building was originally a monastery that focused on the teaching of theology and law. Currently, it is among the oldest functioning medical faculties in the world. Enter the halls and spot the portraits of renowned professors from the college’s past centuries.
Study the various display cases in the Conservatory of Anatomy, providing an impression of medical development over the centuries. Enter the impressive library, which contains more than 900 manuscripts and vintage papers dating back to the Middle Ages.
The Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier is in the northwestern corner of Montpellier’s central district. Arrive in the Place de la Comédie and walk northwest for 10 to 15 minutes. You can also travel by tram on Line 1 or Line 4 to the nearby Albert 1er stop. Access to the university is available to visitors only through the Tourism Office. Individual and group guided tours are offered.
While you’re in the area, see the Arc de Triomphe, the Saint-Clément Aqueduct and the Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
