In 2020, Montpellier will celebrate the 800th anniversary of its Faculty of Medicine which was created in 1220 !
The birth place of medicine in Montpellier. The establishment has been famous for the quality of its teaching for centuries.
It is the oldest medical school in the West that is still functioning. The walls of the hall are decorated with portraits of the most famous teachers in formal dress, among them a certain François Rabelais.
Among the different celebrations:
- Some tramways are decorated with famous characters who studied in the Faculty of Medicine like Rabelais, Nostradamus, Gui de Chauliac and Lapeyronie.
- From February 28th to May 31srt, the Musée Fabre and the Musée Atger are hosting an exhibition on the topic Art and Anatomy
- 3 guided tours will be organized by the Tourist Office on April 10th, May 22nd and June 23rd - Book your tickets here !
- The Festival of living Architecture (taking place in June) will be on this topic
Faculty of Medicine
Tramway - 800th anniversary
Monday to Saturday 9.30 AM - 6 PM (10 AM on thursdays) / Sunday & public holiday : 10 AM - 5 PM
Our tourist information offices
Lattes : +33 (0)7 72 43 65 08
Villeneuve-lès- Maguelone : 07 87 25 67 45
Castries : +33 (0)4 67 52 04 24
