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For the 19thedition edition of “Rendez-vous aux Jardins,” gardeners and botanists invite you to join them across Europe to explore the theme “Gardens in the Face of Climate Change.” The event, organized by the Ministry of Culture, will take place from Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5, 2022. And here’s some good news: Montpellier’s Jardin des Plantes will be participating for two days.
What exactly is “Rendez-vous aux jardins”?
Starting Friday, June 3, nearly 2,200 gardens will open their doors, offering moments of joy and discovery. It’s an opportunity to share with family and friends through a wide range of activities. Throughout the weekend, visitors will be able to interact with experts on nature conservation measures, with the goal of raising awareness about the protection of biodiversity—which is essential to the well-being of all living things. Furthermore, in recent years, thanks to successful European cooperation, many countries have joined the initiative, including Germany, Portugal, Croatia, Italy, Poland, and France. This is an opportunity to discover splendid gardens, such as the Jardin des Plantes at the Montpellier Faculty of Medicine.
And what's it like at the Jardin des Plantes?
The Jardin des Plantes at the Montpellier School of Medicine is opening its doors this year for its 19th annual event. In groups of 25, you’ll explore the Garden’s iconic sites through 14 tours centered on recurring themes such as “Bees and Humans in 2022,” “Aromatic Plants and the Five Senses Plots,” or general tours. All passionate about botany, our five gardener-botanists—who will take on the role of guides for the duration of the weekend—will explain how plants are adapting to climate change in their respective areas of expertise. The goal of these two days is to foster interaction between our gardeners-botanists and the general public, as well as to raise awareness among young people and adults alike about the importance of preserving and promoting the Faculty’s Jardin des Plantes. An iconic landmark of Montpellier, come discover it with fresh eyes. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
2022 Tour Schedule for "RDV aux Jardins"
All tours depart from the municipal guards' station on Boulevard Henri IV.
The maximum number of people per visit is limited to 25.
Inspired by the Jardin des Plantes and its historic herbarium, discover the “Botanica” exhibition curated by Christelle Boulé as part of the Boutographie Festival. From Saturday, May 7, through Sunday, May 29, enjoy a floral stroll right in the heart of the Orangerie.
Outreach Programming
Each year, the Boutographie festival offers a parallel program that creates a circuit through various cultural venues in Montpellier. Originally scheduled for 2019 but canceled due to the health crisis, the Jardin des Plantes is hosting the Botanica project this year—a series of 15 paintings paying tribute to its botanical collections. To learn more about the project’s origins and inspirations, we spoke with artist Christelle Boullé.
What is your background?
I grew up in Montreal and studied art. I later decided to switch to graphic design and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2009. After moving to Lausanne, Switzerland, I worked for four years as a graphic designer at an agency. Following that experience, I decided to resume my studies and enrolled in the Master’s program in photography at ECAN, a world-renowned school, from 2014 to 2016. That’s when I began approaching photography the way I do today—in an experimental manner, particularly through a series I created on the theme of perfume. It involves working in a darkroom, much like with film photography, but in this case, the photos are developed in color. I love it when a photo is unique, and this technique provides a playground for creativity.
Tell us about the Les Boutographies project
In 2017, I submitted my graduation project to exhibit at the Pavillon Populaire. I was contacted again in late 2019 for an “Hors les Murs” exhibition, which showcases various photo series throughout Montpellier. They reached out to me because I work with materials. I really like the Boutographies project because it helps showcase emerging artists; it’s very refreshing and gives us the chance to discover projects that don’t get as much exposure.
What about the Botanica project?
This invitation is a wonderful gift. I had been working for two or three years on ways to represent fragrance when the Boutographies came up with this idea in collaboration with the Jardin des Plantes in Montpellier. So I began researching this place and was immediately inspired. It’s a fantastic spot. I watched documentaries and news reports to discover the richness of the herbariums, which immediately caught my interest. I wanted to connect with the material and pay homage to nature, scents, and forms. So I set out to create a timeless garden—one we could have in our own homes or that might have existed 300 years ago—to bridge the past and the future.
What was your creative process for the Jardin des Plantes?
I didn’t go to the Jardin des Plantes; I decided to imagine it and let myself be inspired. So I turned to my friends who had traveled to places like Japan or Canada and taken photos of plants. My work was based on my research and, above all, on my interpretation of what the Jardin might be like.
Launched in 2020, the Botanica photography series is not yet complete, and Christelle Boulé is continuing to work on it.
To experience an explosion of color, visit the Orangerie throughout the month of May!
On January 30, 2022, the France 3 program *Ô la belle vie* featured the Montpellier Faculty of Medicine in a special episode. Available for replay, you can learn about the history of this renowned center of learning, which dates back 800 years, and its latest news.
Join Professor Gérald Chanques and Sophie Jovillard as they take you on a tour to discover the treasures of our Faculty!
As part of the show *Ô la Belle Vie*, join Professor Gérald Chanques as he takes you on a journey to discover the inner workings of the world’s oldest medical school still in operation. Rabelais, Rondelet, and the school’s iconic locations will hold no more secrets for you. Blending art and technological innovation, the show will explore topics such as robotics and the work of ceramic artist Isabelle Doblas Coutaud, who depicts anatomy through her art. You’ll also have the chance to take a brief detour to the Jardin des Plantes with Cédric Matet, creator of the exhibition“L’Humain dans son Jardin.”
Ô la Belle Vie – Medicine in Montpellier: A True Art, produced by Grand Angle Production and France Télévisions.
Hosted by Sophie Jovillard. Aired on Sunday, January 30, 2022, and available for replay here.
To mark the 2021 European Heritage Days, the Faculty of Medicine’s Historic Building and Botanical Garden are opening their doors to the public for guided tours. Due to the current health situation, tours are available by advance reservation only. Find all the details in this article.
Updated on September 17, 2021:
Due to a prefectural decision related to the demonstrations planned in the city center, we are unfortunately forced to close the Jardin des Plantes in Montpellier to the public on the afternoon of Saturday, September 18, 2021.
As a result, the tours scheduled for Saturday afternoon have been canceled. However, the tours scheduled for the morning will go ahead as planned.
We are truly sorry about this situation and thank you for your understanding.
Saturday, September 18: (Re)discover the Jardin des Plantes!
Start your weekend of culture and heritage with a visit to the Jardin des Plantes! On the agenda: explore the garden through various themes, guided by our passionate staff. Take this opportunity to rediscover the exhibition “L’Humain dans son Jardin” through guided tours led by photographer Cédric Matet! Learn more about the exhibition.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to the current health situation, tours are available by advance reservation only. You will also need to show your health pass to participate in the tours. To make a reservation, click below!
Meet at the entrance to Boulevard Henri IV (next to the French Red Cross)
The garden opens at 10 a.m.
- 10:00 a.m. “The Jardin des Plantes: Where Medicine and Botany Meet” by Prof. Lavabre-Bertrand
- 10:15 a.m. “Guided tour of the exhibition by the artist: ‘The Human in the Garden’” by photographer Cédric Matet
- 10:30 a.m. “Bees and Humans in 2021” by Jean-François Fauveau and Jean-Pierre Baudon
- 11:00 a.m. “The Martins Greenhouse and Its Collection of Succulents” By Emmanuel Spicq
- 11:15 a.m. “Guided tour of the exhibition by the artist: ‘The Human in the Garden’” by photographer Cédric Matet
- 11:30 a.m. “Bees and Humans in 2021” by Jean-François Fauveau and Jean-Pierre Baudon
- 1:30 p.m. “The Plant Collections of the Jardin des Plantes” by Didier Morisot
- 2:00 p.m. “Bees and Humans in 2021” by Jean-François Fauveau and Jean-Pierre Baudon
- 2:15 p.m. “Guided tour of the exhibition ‘L’Humain dans Jardin’ led by the artist” by photographer Cédric Matet
- 2:30 p.m. “Aromatic and Spice Plants of the Jardin des Plantes” by Prof. John De Vos
- 3:00 p.m. “Richer Mountain: Where History and Ecology Meet” by Denis Nespoulous
- 3:30 p.m. “Busts and Systematic Education” by Emmanuel Spicq
- 4:00 p.m. “The Plant Collections of the Jardin des Plantes” by Didier Morisot
- 4:30 p.m. “Bees and Humans in 2021” by Jean-François Fauveau and Jean-Pierre Baudon
- 5:00 p.m. “General tour of the garden” by Emmanuel Spicq
Please note that only the Jardin des Plantes will be open to the public as part of the guided tours on Saturday, September 18. The historic building will be open only on Sunday…
Sunday, September 19: Continue your cultural stroll with a tour of the historic faculty building!
After enjoying the garden’s picturesque paths, come back and visit us on Sunday, September 19, to explore the Faculty of Medicine in its historic building. Two unique tour routes, led by the faculty’s heritage experts, will be available:
- A first tour, focused on anatomy, will take you through the Amador Room, the former dissection room, as well as the Tekné Makré Rooms, which house the “Corps à Coeur” exhibition, entirely dedicated to the anatomical specimens preserved by the Faculty (please note that the conservatory is closed and therefore not accessible as part of this tour due to renovation work).
- A second tour will take you through the faculty’s ceremonial halls, from the Salle des Actes to the Salle du Conseil. Imagine yourself in the shoes of a candidate (a future doctor of medicine), ready to defend his thesis!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to the current health situation, tours are available by advance reservation only. You will also need to show your health pass to participate in the tours. To make a reservation, click below!
You probably already know this: the Jardin des Plantes is a unique place in Montpellier to relax. But did you know that it’s also a place for discovery and exchange? The botanists and gardeners take this role to heart and organize numerous events throughout the year to help you discover the garden from this perspective. This is particularly true right now with“Summer Tours.”Finally, the Jardin des Plantes serves an educational purpose year-round—a mission that’s really taking off, reconnecting with its roots (teaching botany) while embracing modern objectives and tools. To reinforce this educational aspect, one of our staff members, Denis Nespoulous, has created interactive trails to let you discover the garden as you’ve never seen it before!
The Origins of the Connected Trails at the Jardin des Plantes
The trail known as “SMART BOTA” was created in 2018 for the Tela Botanica association’s introductory MOOC on botany.
This association, founded in 1999 and comprising a broad network of French-speaking botanists, aims to:
- to promote the exchange of information among botanists,
- facilitate projects using digital tools,
- produce copyright-free data on flora,
- raise awareness and provide training in botany.
What are "connected trails"?
The “Connected Trails” are information sheets available to everyone and spread across several routes. They can be accessed via a QR code using a smartphone or tablet. These allow you to explore the garden’s treasures at your own pace. The four different routes are posted at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes: simply follow the guide, or—if you prefer—lose yourself in the garden’s paths.
These botanical fact sheets provide a variety of information about the plant you scan, such as a description, its uses, and its habitat. It’s a fun and engaging way to learn more about the flora around us!
The Garden's Five Connected Paths
For now, there are five connected trails within the Jardin des Plantes. These may change over time thanks to your collaboration.
The SMART’BOTA Trail
The second connected trail at the Jardin des Plantes in Montpellier, and the first trail designed for educational purposes, it was created in 2018 for Tela Botanica’s introductory MOOC on botany of which Denis serves as the course coordinator. The course aims to introduce enthusiasts to botany. It features about sixty species and introduces you to the main plant families.
The SMART’PHARMA Trail
An extension of the first “SMART’BOTA” trail; this trail was created for students at the Montpellier School of Pharmacy. Indeed, a wide variety of plants can be used for therapeutic and medicinal purposes. This trail allows students students to combine the theoretical aspects of their courses with practical ones by directly observing the plants within the Garden. This educational trail is also accessible to everyone. It features approximately sixty plant species.
The "Remarkable Trees" Trail
This trail, created in 2014, is the oldest trail in the Jardin des Plantes. It allows you to discover all the secrets of the Jardin des Plantes’s tall trees. It’s also the only trail you can explore without your smartphone, as it features information panels, but feel free to scan the QR codes on the signs to unlock all the secrets of botany! This interactive trail features 25 tree species selected from among the garden’s most remarkable and oldest trees.
The HERBES FOLLES Trail
This trail, created for Tela Botanica’s “Herbes Folles” MOOC (the second edition is scheduled for this fall!), aims to help you rediscover these plants that are pejoratively referred to as “weeds.” They, too, have their benefits, and beyond their drawbacks—which we certainly don’t deny—they also play an important role in our environment. The wild herbs in the garden invite you to reflect on issues of biodiversity. This trail will help you see these “weeds” in a whole new light…
The " OBSERVATOIRE DES SAISONS" Trail
The last trail is somewhat unique, as it is part of a citizen science. Get involved in this CNRS program by observing the 12 species along the trail. Its goal is also to raise awareness about global warming by introducing us to phenology (the observation of periodic events, in this case involving plants). At the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes, you can ask for a specially designed form where you can record your observations. This data will help scientists better understand and monitor climate change and its associated challenges.
And for those who are curious, check out the app
If you’d like to explore Montpellier’s Jardin des Plantes further using digital tools, you can download the SMART’ FLORE app on all your Android devices. The app offers:
- Trails near you
- Plants geolocated to the nearest meter
- Access to all the botanical profiles created as part of this collaborative project
As part of the 800th-anniversary celebrations, a photography exhibition will take place from July 10 to October 10. Curated by renowned photographer CédricMATET, it will be held at the Jardin des Plantes. In 2020, this photographer also curated the exhibition “Behind the Masks,” whichfeatures200 portraits of medical personnel.
Practical Information
"People in Their Gardens"
The title of the exhibition is fundamentally linked to itscontent. In fact, for this exhibition, the artist chose to work with anatomical specimens from the Faculty’s anatomy collection. To better understand his project, we interviewed the photographer.
What is your background?
I’m originally fromSète. I attended a design school in Montpellier that is now called ESMA. After that, I enrolled at the Gobelins School of Visual Arts in Paris. Later, I went back to school to earn a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Sustainable Development because I’m interested in cities. In the meantime, I’ve been working in art direction and design at various communications agencies.
What interests me is connecting art to the city, to maps, to cartography, and to people. In my view, an artist must be rooted in their context: urban, political, and human.
Can you tell us about the “Behind the Masks” project?
It was GéraldCHANQUES, a professor at the faculty and a doctor atSaint EloiHospital, who contacted me and proposed this project. I wanted to convey a vision ofwhat healthcare providers can be and the commitments they make.
How would you describe yourself?
If I had to define myself and my work, I would talk abouttransdisciplinarity. I am a photographer, but I’m also a visual artist; I enjoy working with various materials and collaborating with people from different fields.
Can you tell us about your new exhibition, “Man in His Garden”?
It’s been a while since I first thought of writing about the Jardin des Plantes, but I’ve always had a real passion for the anatomy museum I visited when I was a student. Being able to explore botany through the garden, but also to explore humanity and research on the human body—I think that’s fabulous. The project was a collaboration between the two of us, once again with ProfessorCHANQUES.
This project is interesting becauseit takes me out of my comfort zone;I usuallytake portraits, but that’s not the case here.
Furthermore, since all the rooms are designated as heritage sites, I have a special relationship with the curator. She’s the third subject of this project—I can’t work without her. Usually, I direct my model,but here I can’t because of the piece’s fragility—every movement must be carried out by the curator.
It’sinteresting becausethe artwork and the garden exist independently of me.
There are three of us working on this project: Jane, who creates digital art and is a videographer; Luc, who does motion design, among other things; and me, who works with visuals and handles the art direction for the whole project. None of us knows what the final result will be.
How did you choose the anatomical structures?
I first sought advice from ProfessorCHANQUES and the curators to find out which pieces are emblematic of the conservatory. I didn’t choose the pieces based on their aesthetic appeal, since the goal of this exhibition is to tell a story and convey meaning.
The only exception to this is a bust we found—no one knows the identity of the person depicted, its history, or the era it comes from. I found it fragile and touching, so I decided to include it. It’s the only piece I selected based on a gut feeling.
There are some pieces that,unfortunately, we were unable to include because of their fragility. I was also drawn to other pieces, but they didn’t depict the human body and therefore strayed from the subject. I’ll explore those later for another, more personal project.
Some pieces are also too heavy to move. However, that’s part of the exhibition’s story.
For some pieces that we couldn’t bring out to the Jardin des Plantes, we brought the Jardin to them by using branches and foliage.
For the past 10 years, the Jardin des Plantes has been organizing summer tours to help the general public learn more about our botanical garden. Check out the summer 2021 program.
Tours for all ages
Open to everyone, the Jardin des Plantes’ summer tours cover a variety of themes:
- The medicinal plant collections at the Jardin des Plantes
- Richer Mountain: Where History and Ecology Meet
- The Martins Greenhouse and Its Collection of Succulents
- Tours of the Permaculture Edible Garden
- Herbs and the Senses
Practical Information
ADDRESS
Henri IV Boulevard,
34000 Montpellier
Update as of September 29, 2020 – The UM Thursdays events scheduled for October 6 and 8 have unfortunately been canceled due to the current health situation. Following their launch at the Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus in January, UM Thursdays are returning toward the end of 2020 for a series of new lectures on health. Attend the “UM Thursdays” sessions at the Faculty of Pharmacy campus as well as at the Orangerie in the Jardin des Plantes.
A new series of lectures on health
UM Thursdays are back in 2020! Open to the public, these lectures offer an opportunity to learn more about new technologies and teaching methods in health care, as well as to expand your knowledge of medicinal plants and aromatherapy! These are just some of the topics that will be covered throughout the year by faculty members from our university.
Update as of September 29, 2020 – The UM Thursdays scheduled for October 6 and 8 have unfortunately been canceled due to the current health situation.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Medicinal Plants
As far back as we can go in time, thanks to ancient manuscripts, the future of humanity seems to have always been closely linked to plants. The reputation of the earliest physicians (beginning with Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, 450 years B.C.) was most often built on their extensive knowledge of plants and the treatments they derived from them. Logically, then, the plants used to formulate these new remedies (“medicines” = “pharmakon”) were termed “medicinal.” But what remains of this historical and ancestral definition? What does it still mean to people today, and what is the significance of “medicinal plants” in 2020?
Thursday, October 8, 2020 – The Use of Aromatic Plants: From Perfume to Medicine
One event, two lectures! Learn more about the Jardin des Plantes, as well as plants and fragrances!
● 3:00 p.m.: The Jardin des Plantes in Montpellier, the oldest botanical garden in France – by Thierry Lavabre-Bertrand
● 4:00 p.m.: The Use of Aromatic Plants: From Perfume to Medicine – by Sylvie Munier
Due to the current health situation, everyone is required to wear a mask.
Worth (Re)Discovering – Thursday, January 16, 2020 – Medical Education: Pathways to Innovation
“There’s never a ‘first time’ with a patient” for a healthcare professional. Even though there’s always a first time, it’s important to prepare future healthcare professionals through scenario-based training—whether for technical procedures, interpersonal skills, interprofessional communication, or preparing for emergency situations where every action must be perfectly coordinated.
Inspired by aerospace standards, healthcare simulation platforms are an essential tool for developing the technical and interpersonal skills of future healthcare professionals, complementing clinical rotations with patients. This first edition of “UM Thursdays,” held as part of the Faculty of Medicine’s 800th-anniversary celebrations, offers an opportunity to explore these remarkable tools while touring the Arnaud de Villeneuve Health Campus and to gain insight into the challenges posed by these educational techniques, which remain fully aligned with the Faculty of Medicine’s philosophy of placing the human being at the center of its concerns.
Below is the schedule of today’s lectures, which will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Rondelet Amphitheater!
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A Simulation-Based Learning Platform: Just a Gimmick? – by Blaise Debien
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Research on Simulation-Based Teaching – by Valérie Courtin
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Situational-Based Teaching: Assessment Using the C3 Framework – by Philippe Guilpain
Last week, we sat down with the Carabins Crocodiles Association to learn more about community life in Nîmes. Today, Gaël Gomez, president of the Montpellier music association, is taking part in a Q&A session!
In a nutshell, what is Med’Ley?
Med’ley Montpellier Association is the music association based at the School of Medicine. Since last year, it has been open to all students in health-related programs (medicine, midwifery, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, etc.). Above all, our goal is to bring music into these long and challenging courses of study. It also allows all these future healthcare professionals to interact with one another during our various events. It’s not just a club for musicians, but rather an opportunity for students to meet and connect in a musical setting.
What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?
The Med’ley association organizes a wide variety of events. First of all, we are fortunate to be able to bring joy to children in the hospital by performing in the pediatric wards at the Arnaud de Villeneuve and Gui de Chauliac University Hospitals.
In addition to our humanitarian efforts, we organize concerts at well-known bars in Montpellier, as well as Blind Test and karaoke nights—all with the goal of bringing everyone together through music.
In addition, for the past two years, our singing competition, the Med’ley Music Awards, has brought together singers from all academic disciplines at the University of Montpellier and other cities such as Toulouse and Nîmes. Held in the anatomy lecture hall, this competition draws more than 200 people each year, with a new feature introduced this year: our grand prize winner qualifies directly for the finals of the Coupe de France d’Interprétation. The winner also receives a studio recording session with our partner.
In addition, at the end of the academic year, we usually organize a large outdoor concert in the Jardin des Plantes, featuring food and drink stands; however, due to the current crisis, it could not take place.
Med’ley also allows musicians to perform at many other events, such as the Medicine Gala, the ACM’s Open Stages, and Heritage Days, among others.
Finally, throughout the year, we organize tutorials in our music room to help members learn an instrument, as well as jam sessions to bring musicians together.
What does the association offer students?
The club gives health care students the chance to come together through music, regardless of their major, and take their minds off things. It allows people to connect and socialize in a much more fun setting—through music.
In addition, through our work in pediatrics, these future healthcare professionals can come to view the hospital differently—from a more entertaining perspective.
Why do you think people should join your organization?
First of all, our members have free access to our music room in the historic building, where they can practice, rehearse, or use the instruments we provide.
They also have the opportunity to play at the CHU and perform at all the various events we’re involved in. But they can also simply come by to take advantage of our many special rates and have a good time enjoying the music.
Members who want to learn to play an instrument or get back into it can participate in our Med’ley Tutorials.
Finally, they'll be able to take advantage of discounts and special offers from our various partners.
How do I sign up?
Membership, which costs €5 for second-year students (DFGSM2, DFGSA2, etc.), €3 for PACES students and third-year students, and is free for students in higher years, can be purchased at any time of the year.
You can join during our office hours at the various colleges, before or during our events, or by contacting us through our social media channels.
A few words about the 2020–2021 executive board?
The 2020–2021 executive board has already been selected and will take office after the General Assembly for the handover of duties, which will take place in early June. This motivated, promising board, brimming with new ideas, is sure to satisfy our future members, especially since it brings together four health-related fields…
In the meantime, you can follow us on social media right now:
Facebook: @MedleyMontpellierAssociation
Instagram: @medley.asso
