Montpellier is the third-largest French city near the Mediterranean coast, behind Marseille and Nice. It is the seventh-largest city of France, and is also the fastest-growing city in the country over the past 25 years. Se mere

The city is situated on hilly ground 10 km (6 mi) inland from the Mediterranean coast, on the river Lez. The name of the city, which was originally Monspessulanus, is said to have stood … Se mere

The whole metropolitan area had a population of 813,272 at the 2020 census. In a study made by INSEE from 2007 to 2012 Montpellier saw … Se mere

History
The University of Montpellier is one of the oldest in the world, founded in 1160, and having been granted a … Se mere

Medieval period
In the Early Middle Ages, the nearby episcopal town of Maguelone was the major settlement in … Se mere

Since 2001, Montpellier has been divided into seven official neighbourhoods, themselves divided into sub-neighbourhoods. Each … Se mere

• The main focus point of the city is the Place de la Comédie, with the Opéra Comédie built in 1888.
• The Musée Fabre.
• In the historic centre, a significant number of hôtels particuliers (i.e. mansions) can be … Se mere