Montpellier

Key Facts about Montpellier

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1. Montpellier is a city in southern France on the Mediterranean coast.
   
   
2. Montpellier is the capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon région.
   
   
3. As of the 1999 census Montpellier had an estimated population of 225,300.
   
   
4. Montpellier is built on two hills (Montpellier and Montpelliéret), so as a result many streets contain great variations in elevation.
   
   
5. Montpellier is home to one of the oldest universities in the world. The University of Montpellier was founded in 1160, was granted a charter in 1220 by Cardinal Conrad von Urach, which was subsequently confirmed in 1289 by Pope Nicholas IV in a papal bull. The University was suppressed during the French Revolution, but was then re-established in 1896.
   
   
6. Montpellier is also home to the oldest botanical garden in France. The Jardin des plantes de Montpellier was founded in 1593.
   
   
7. Montpellier grew greatly in the 1960s, after it became one of the main destinations for French settlers from Algeria, who were resettled there after that country gained independence from France in 1962.
   
   
8. Montpellier been the fastest growing city in France for the last 25 years.

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Montpellier Travel, France: Tourism By Bobby Chapman Released: December 10th, 2019 Paperback (150 pages) Lowest New Price: $22.00* Available to ship in 1-2 days.* *(As of 06:55 Pacific 6 Apr 2020 More Info) Click Here Description: Montpellier Travel, France: Tourism Manufacturer: Independently published ISBN: 1673938647 EAN: 9781673938647 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 150 Author: Bobby Chapman Publication Date: December 10th, 2019 Release Date: December 10th, 2019 Physical Description: Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 0.38 Inches Weight: 0.38 Pounds Click here for more information

Marseille & Montpellier Travel Guide - Attractions, Eating, Drinking, Shopping & Places To Stay By Brendan Kavanagh Released: April 6th, 2014 Paperback (78 pages) Lowest New Price: $14.95* Available to ship in 1-2 days.* *(As of 06:55 Pacific 6 Apr 2020 More Info) Click Here Description: Marseille & Montpellier Travel Guide - Attractions, Eating, Drinking, Shopping & Places To Stay Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 1497567149 EAN: 9781497567146 PartNumber: black & white illustrations Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 78 Author: Brendan Kavanagh Publication Date: April 6th, 2014 Release Date: April 6th, 2014 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.18 Inches Weight: 0.26 Pounds Click here for more information

Montpellier Travel Guide (Quick Trips Series): Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun By Crystal Stewart Released: April 27th, 2016 Paperback (80 pages) Lowest New Price: $9.95* Available to ship in 1-2 days.* *(As of 06:55 Pacific 6 Apr 2020 More Info) Click Here Description: Montpellier Travel Guide (Quick Trips Series): Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 1532966296 EAN: 9781532966293 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 80 Author: Crystal Stewart Publication Date: April 27th, 2016 Release Date: April 27th, 2016 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.19 Inches Weight: 0.27 Pounds Click here for more information

Montpellier Travel Guide: Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights By Thomas Austin Released: December 10th, 2014 Paperback (44 pages) Lowest New Price: $12.95* Available to ship in 1-2 days.* *(As of 06:55 Pacific 6 Apr 2020 More Info) Click Here Description: Montpellier Travel Guide: Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 1505461685 EAN: 9781505461688 PartNumber: black & white illustrations Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 44 Author: Thomas Austin Publication Date: December 10th, 2014 Release Date: December 10th, 2014 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.1 Inches Weight: 0.17 Pounds Click here for more information

Travel Like a Local - Map of Montpellier (Black and White Edition): The Most Essential Montpellier (France) Travel Map for Every Adventure By Maxwell Fox Released: August 10th, 2018 Paperback (50 pages) Lowest New Price: $8.99* Available to ship in 1-2 days.* *(As of 06:55 Pacific 6 Apr 2020 More Info) Click Here Description: Travel Like a Local - Map of Montpellier (Black and White Edition): The Most Essential Montpellier (France) Travel Map for Every Adventure Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 172494178X EAN: 9781724941787 Details: Paperback Edition: 1 Number of Pages: 50 Author: Maxwell Fox Publication Date: August 10th, 2018 Release Date: August 10th, 2018 Physical Description: Size: 10.0 Inches by 8.0 Inches by 0.12 Inches Weight: 0.27 Pounds Click here for more information

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A Jewel In France: Montpellier In Languedoc Roussillon Region Of France (Travel To France) By Maggie N. Blanc Kindle Edition (40 pages) Lowest New Price: $2.99* Available for download now.* *(As of 06:55 Pacific 6 Apr 2020 More Info) Click Here Description: A Jewel In France: Montpellier In Languedoc Roussillon Region Of France (Travel To France) Details: Kindle Edition Format: Kindle eBook Edition: 2 Number of Pages: 40 Author: Maggie N. Blanc Click here for more information

Michelin Carcassonne/Montpellier/Nimes, France Map No. 83 (Michelin Maps & Atlases) By Michelin Travel Publications Michelin Travel Publications Released: July 1st, 1999 Paperback Lowest Used Price: $14.36* In Stock.* *(As of 06:55 Pacific 6 Apr 2020 More Info) Click Here Description: Michelin Carcassonne/Montpellier/Nimes, France Map No. 83 (Michelin Maps & Atlases) Manufacturer: Michelin Travel Publications Brand: Michelin Travel Publications ISBN: 2067000837 EAN: 9782067000834 Details: Paperback Edition: Revised Author: Michelin Travel Publications Publication Date: July 1st, 1999 Release Date: July 1st, 1999 Physical Description: Size: 0.13 Inches by 9.83 Inches by 4.31 Inches Click here for more information

Michelin Montpellier/Montelimar/Avignon/Marseille, France Map No. 113 (Michelin Maps & Atlases) By Michelin Travel Publications Released: July 1st, 1999 Map (72 pages) List Price: $9.95* Lowest Used Price: $4.78* In Stock.* *(As of 06:55 Pacific 6 Apr 2020 More Info) Click Here Description: Michelin Montpellier/Montelimar/Avignon/Marseille, France Map No. 113 (Michelin Maps & Atlases) Manufacturer: Michelin Travel Pubns ISBN: 2060001137 EAN: 9782060001135 Details: Product Category: Map Format: Folded Map Edition: Fol Map Number of Pages: 72 Author: Michelin Travel Publications Publication Date: July 1st, 1999 Release Date: July 1st, 1999 Physical Description: Size: 9.5 Inches by 3.25 Inches by 0.25 Inches Click here for more information