Fun facts about Montpellier
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Montpellier was first mentioned in a document of 985.
Montpellier
France
Montpellier is a city in southern France near the Mediterranean Sea. One of the largest urban centres in the region of Occitania, Montpellier is the prefecture of the department of Hérault. As of 2023, 310,240 people live in the city proper, while its metropolitan area has a population of 813,272 as of 2020.
From the “History” section
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The name Montpellier comes from medieval Latin mons pisleri, meaning 'Woad Mountain'.
Montpellier
France
Montpellier is a city in southern France near the Mediterranean Sea. One of the largest urban centres in the region of Occitania, Montpellier is the prefecture of the department of Hérault. As of 2023, 310,240 people live in the city proper, while its metropolitan area has a population of 813,272 as of 2020.
From the “History” section
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Montpellier is situated on hilly ground 10 km inland from the Mediterranean coast.
Montpellier
France
Montpellier is a city in southern France near the Mediterranean Sea. One of the largest urban centres in the region of Occitania, Montpellier is the prefecture of the department of Hérault. As of 2023, 310,240 people live in the city proper, while its metropolitan area has a population of 813,272 as of 2020.
From the “Geography” section
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The Jardin des plantes de Montpellier is the oldest botanical garden in France, founded in 1593.
Montpellier
France
Montpellier is a city in southern France near the Mediterranean Sea. One of the largest urban centres in the region of Occitania, Montpellier is the prefecture of the department of Hérault. As of 2023, 310,240 people live in the city proper, while its metropolitan area has a population of 813,272 as of 2020.
From the “Sights” section
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