From the backstage of the Opéra-Comédie to the Faculty of Medicine: eight guided tours to discover Montpellier differently

When the actors of the series Un Si Grand Soleil join the guided tour… Midi Libre – RICHARD DE HULLESSEN

Discover Montpellier like you've never seen it before thanks to the guided tours offered by the Tourist Office. There's something for everyone.

No respite during the Christmas holidays for the guides of the Tourist Office. All week long they take you to (re)discover the hidden treasures of Montpellier. Why not take advantage of the holidays to sign up for a guided tour ?

Tuesday, December 31

The historic center, the Essential

Discover the history of Montpellier over the centuries with a two-hour tour of the historic center. Mikvé, Arc de Triomphe, courtyard of a private mansion: this is the opportunity to see the city as you have never seen it before. Every day at 2:30 p.m., meet ten minutes before at the Tourist Office (€12).

The Faculty of Medicine: a historic building

Meet Rabelais, Nostradamus, François Gigot, Lapeyronie and Glafira Ziegelemann, one of the very first students of the faculty. Learn more about the defense of the doctorate and its traditions, in front of the bust of Hippocrates. A tour through the prestigious rooms to grasp the history of Montpellier medicine and the life of the faculty from yesterday to today. Meet at 3 p.m. in front of the old Faculty of Medicine (no entry for children under 12). Price: €12 and €15.

Private mansions, architectural treasures

The visit this Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. of the courtyards of private mansions offers the opportunity to discover the evolution of the residence in Montpellier, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. From the medieval hostel to the 19th century apartment building, set off on an architectural journey. Meet ten minutes before in front of the Tourist Office.

Friday, January 3

Behind the scenes at the Opéra-Comédie

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From the foyer to the wings, enter the heart of this Italian-style theatre. As perfect conductors, a stage manager and one of our guides will lead you to discover the great hall, between gilding and velvet armchairs. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of the Opéra-Comédie. Price: €12 and €15.

The great places in the history of medicine

Discover the great places bearing witness to the medical history of Montpellier. Enter the Hôtel Saint-Côme, the Miséricorde and the Faculty of Medicine in a unique way. An epic that will shed light on all facets of the medical art. Meet at 3 p.m. in front of the Hérault Chamber of Commerce at 32 Grand Rue Jean Moulin.

Saturday, January 4

Unusual visit for children

This visit, Saturday January 4 (9 am-12 pm) reserved for children from 6 to 11 years old, is doubled with a pottery workshop. The tour guide, Pauline Salembier, will take the children on a fun and creative adventure in the heart of the Saint-Roch district through the discovery of historical characters for 1 hour 30 minutes with the help of an educational booklet, the guide and the mascot Huguette the tree frog. At the workshop, with a craftsman from Figula, the children will be able to make a character discovered during the walk by manipulating clay supervised by the artist for 1 hour 30 minutes. Price: €60/child (free for accompanying parents). Meet 10 minutes before on the Place de la Comédie, in front of the steps of the Opéra Comédie.

Monuments à la carte

Stroll through the medieval streets and the Peyrou gardens to the Urbain V tower of the cathedral. Good physical condition is recommended. Meet in front of Saint-Pierre Cathedral. Departure at 3:30 p.m. then at 4:30 p.m. From €5.

At the heart of Un Si Grand Soleil

Now broadcast on France 3, the series Un Si Grand Soleil is largely filmed in Montpellier. Find the filming locations in the city center of Montpellier and anecdotes related to your favorite characters in this exclusive tour around “Un si grand soleil”. Meet in front of the Arc de Triomphe, Saturday, at 3 p.m. Price: €15.

Some visits are only accessible by reservation at the Tourist Office. Tel: 04 67 60 60 60.