Montpellier with Nostradamus: Tour with an Actor-Guide
Highlights
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Discover the narrow and winding lanes of Ecusson, the medieval quarter of Montpellier
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See its iconic sights, the Place de la Comédie, Botanical Gardens, its renowned medical school
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Learn of Nostradamus, between fact and fiction, history and legend
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Delve into the secrets of the era’s apothecaries, the development of medicine and pharmacy
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Discover alchemists, astrologers, magi and others of such ilk
Summary
Venture into the mysteries of Montpellier with none other than Nostradamus. In this guise your actor-guide will initiate you into the city’s many mysteries, his own life and discoveries included.
Tour info
Duration
1 hours
Group Size
15
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(18-99 years)
€69.90
Child:
(4-10 years)
€34.90
Youth:
(11-17 years)
€49.90
Infant:
(0-3 years)
€0.00
Commentary
Why take this tour?
Astrologer, alchemist, apothecary, seer to kings! The name of Nostradamus has echoed down to us through the ages. Imagine if only he were here to show you all that is hidden in Montpellier. He should know, having studied in its historically renowned school of medecine, and whence he was booted for reasons remaining entirely mysterious. Leaving aside his stills and beakers, his athanor and other alchemical accouterments, this personage has come to take you through his old haunts, in Montpellier’s historic heart
understand its import. On then to Church of St. Roch, protector against plagues, born in this city famed for its medical school since the High Middle Ages. You will learn the innerworkings and inner quarrels of the apothecaries, who with their potions might extend a life as easily as snuff it out on the sly.He will show you the thirteenth century Jewish mikveh, or ritual bath of the fairer sex, and teach you the rudiments of the “language of birds” whereby the alchemists communicated their secrets, named for a language that can neither be written nor read, only heard to
From the Pine Tower he will predict the fall of the city, all while teaching you divination and astrology, but also alchemy. While this study sought the elixir of long life, it more easily discovered violent poisons. It’s only natural then that your guide will then lead you to the world’s first university botanical garden, giving you to understand why it is utterly forbidden to grow flowers there.
This esoteric journey will reach its end at the famed School of Medecine. Colorful characters straight out of history books (the writer François Rabelais, the alchemist professor Arnaud de Villeneuve, confidant of kings and popes or again François Boissier de Sauvages, doctor of love) await you there, but not before the Magus himself shares the recipes for few of his electuaries and tinctures that will remedy your daily ills. He might even share why he was expelled!
What’s included?
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Fully guided walking tour with a professional actor-guide -
Limited groups of 15 people or fewer -
Hotel pick up/drop off
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 1h 30m
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Instant confirmation
Before you go
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Redemption information
Please note this tour requires a reasonable amount of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Memories France is a small, experienced team, working together to offer our guests unforgettable experiences in and around Paris. Living and working in Paris, we are a truly local company! We work with the very best guides, professionals who are fully accredited, fluent in English and passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of their city. We source first-rate local partners, uncover hidden treasures and put together unique tours that allow our guests to experience world famous sites in the most relaxed and memorable way possible, and to discover the authentic, local aspects of our beautiful city. We are committed to quality, to ensuring that each experience is special, and to sharing the very best that our city has to offer, so that our heritage becomes your memories.
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