La Panacée is a contemporary art museum in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It occupies a former pharmaceutical school building in the city centre, at 14 Rue de l'École de Pharmacie, so it sits within easy walking distance of the old town and the surrounding streets.
What you will see
The museum presents rotating exhibitions of modern and experimental works. Because the displays change, each visit may show a different selection, and the programme is best checked before you go to see what is currently on.
Why the building matters
Housed in a former school of pharmacy, the museum gives a sense of the city's academic past. Visitors interested in architecture and in how older buildings are reused for new purposes will find this a useful counterpoint to the contemporary work on show.
Planning your visit
- Location: central Montpellier, on Rue de l'École de Pharmacie.
- Type of visit: a focused art visit that suits an afternoon or a short break between other sights.
- Nearby: the city centre, with its shops, cafés and streets to explore before or after your visit.
If you enjoy contemporary art and want to combine it with a stroll through a lively university city, La Panacée makes a straightforward and rewarding stop in Montpellier.