Montpellier, France

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Montpellier (Languedoc-Roussillon) Pop: 250,000

Established in the 8th century A.D. and one of the few French cities lacking a Roman heritage, Montpellier can be discovered in southern France near the Mediterranean. Primarily a tourist destination, Montpellier also offers food processing and electronics industries (i.e., IBM division).

Among its favorite sons/daughters, Montepellier offers Auguste Comte-founder of sociology, Leo Malet-crime novelist, and Jeanne Demessieux-musician.

Modern Montpellier is a mult-national city with only about 20 percent of its populace being native. This is a rare circumstance in France.

Montpellier attractions:

Place de la Comedie

Musee Fabre

Saint-Pierre cathedral (14th century)

The Aqueduc Saint-Clement