Fun and Interesting facts about Montpellier
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The University of Montpellier is one of the world’s oldest Universities, established in 1289 by William VII of Montpellier.
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Montpellier is the 8th largest city in France.
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One of the most famous families in Montpellier was the Guilhem Family who ruled the city for 200 years.
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In the 13th century, Montpellier was a very important trading centre between the Mediterranean, Spain and Northern Europe.
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The Botanical Gardens in Montpellier are the oldest in France, founded by Henry IV in 1593.
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Montpellier was made the Administrative capital of the Languedoc region by Louis XIV, who ruled between 1643 to 1715.
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During the 1970’s a massive influx of Algerian people settled in Montpellier.
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Between 1999 and 2004, Montpellier experienced a population increase by 1.7%, what’s known as the Baby Boom.
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Montpellier main industries include Metallurgy, Electronics, Food Processing, textile weaving and Pharmaceuticals.
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The Museum ‘F.-X Fabre contains one of the richest French collection of Painting in existence.
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