Exceptional 13th-century Jewish ritual bath, one of the best-preserved in Europe. Located in the heart of the former Jewish quarter, naturally fed by groundwater. Testifies to the significant role of the Jewish community in medieval Montpellier's development. Discovered in the 1980s.
Accessible only via guided tours from Tourism Office
Book the 'Historical Center' guided tour from the Tourism Office, or visit during European Heritage Days
faq.subtitle Medieval Mikvé
A mikvé is a Jewish ritual bath for purification, used for spiritual cleansing. It must contain natural water (rain, spring, or groundwater). Was an essential part of medieval Jewish life.
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