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Montpellier Cathedral

Montpellier Cathedral was a former Benedictine chapel, the Chapel became a cathedral in 1536 when the city was transferred from the Maguelon to Montpellier, The Montpellier Cathedral building suffered a number of damages during the Wars of Religion between the Catholics and Protestants, Montpellier Cathedral

Jardin des plantes de Montpellier

Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier is a botanical garden and one of the oldest botanical gardens in Europe and the oldest in France, created in 1593 by the order of Henri IV, Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier translates to Garden plants Montpellier in English

8 Montpellier Zoological Park Facts

Montpellier Zoological Park Facts, Montpellier Zoological Park opened in 1964, second largest Zoo park in France and has the largest tropical greenhouse in France, facts about Montpellier Zoo, The zebra was the first species introduced in the Montpellier Zoological Park, facts about Montpellier Zoological Park

Montpellier Zoological Park

Montpellier Zoological Park is the largest zoo park in Montpellier and second largest zoo in France, With its eighty hectares, two ponds and fifty-two enclosures, Montpellier Zoological Park opened in 1964, the Amazonian greenhouse opened as part of the Montpellier Zoo in 2007, Montpellier Zoo

Porte du Peyrou Monument

Porte du Peyrou is a monument dedicated to King Louis XIV of France, known as the 'Sun King', built in 1693 and designed by François d’Orbay, situated at the eastern end of the Jardins du Peyrou, on the foundations of the old city walls

10 Porte du Peyrou Facts

Fun and Interesting facts about, The Porte du Peyrou was built in 1691, on the ruins of the old city walls and is dedicated to King Louis XIV of France, few years later in 1715, Panels in bas-relief and inscriptions of the glorifying King Louis XIV of France were added, Facts about Porte du Peyrou,Porte du Peyrou facts

10 Lyon Cathedral Facts

Lyon Cathedral Facts, The Lyon Cathedral was founded by Saint Irenaeus and Saint Pothinus and is dedicated to the Saint John the Baptist, built between 1180 and 1476 the cathedral is known as 'Primatiale' , Facts About Lyon Cathedral

15 Interesting Facts About Reims

Interesting facts about Reims Reims is the world capital of Champagne with a rich history creating and storing popular champagnes. The University of Reims was founded in 1547 by Pope…

40 Amazing Facts About Paris

Paris is the capital city of France, the city of Paris is known as the city of light, Facts About Paris. the people of Paris are known as the Parisians
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