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	Montpellier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		William VII of Montpellier established a faculty of medicine in 1180; the city's university was established in 1220 and was one of the chief centers for the teaching of medicine.
		Montpellier remained a possession of the crown of Aragon until it passed to James III of Majorca, who sold the city to the French king Philip VI in 1349, to raise funds for his ongoing struggle with Peter IV of Aragon.
		The University of Montpellier is one of the oldest in France, having been granted a charter in 1220 by Cardinal Conrad von Urach and confirmed by Pope Nicholas IV in a papal bull of 1289.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Montpellier (1620 words)

	University of Montpellier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The University of Montpellier (French: Université de Montpellier) is a French university in Montpellier.
		It is not known exactly when the schools of liberal arts were founded that developed into the Montpellier faculty of arts; it may be that they were a direct continuation of the Gallo-Roman schools that gathered around masters of rhetoric.
		Professors from Montpellier were prominent in the drafting of the Napoleonic Code, the civil code by which France is still guided and a foundation for modern law codes wherever Napoleonic influence extended.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/University_of_Montpellier (626 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Montpellier
		The Diocese of Montpellier (Montis Pessulani) comprises the department of Hérault, and is a suffragan of Avignon.
		Urban V (Guillaume de Grimoard) had studied theology and canon law at Montpellier and was crowned pope by Cardinal Ardouin Aubert, nephew of Innocent VI, and Bishop of Maguelonne from 1352 to 1354; hence the attachment of Pope Urban for this diocese which he favoured greatly.
		Montpellier, into which Calvinism was introduced in Feb., 1560, by the pastor, Guillaume Mauget, was much troubled by the wars of religion.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/10545a.htm (1985 words)

	Montpellier (Municipality, Hérault, France)
		Montpellier is a city of 229,055 inhabitants (1999 census), prefecture of both the department of Hérault and the Region Languedoc-Roussillon.
		In the XIXth century, the development of wine-growing caused an increase in the wealth of the city and a new urban reorganization, with the building of the Court Hall, new churches and the railway station, and the rebuilding of the theater.
		Montpellier was then the second largest city in France, owned trade posts in Tyr, Akkro, Tripoli and Armenia.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/fr-34-mp.html (861 words)

	The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law
		Montpellier was known as a trade center due to its location at the intersection of important paths: the salt road and the pilgrimage route which started from Northern Europe and to Santiago de Compostela, in Northwestern Spain.
		Unlike many other cities in the region, Montpellier is not of Roman origin, but possesses a vast heritage of Roman occupation and a historic center dating from the middle age's that retains the authenticity of its origins as a medieval city.
		The Montpellier Faculty of Law, established in the 12th Century, took part in drafting the Napoleonic Civil Code, which still applies in France and serves as a model for all countries governed by Civil Law.
	www.law.ufl.edu /students/abroad/exchange_montpellier.shtml (462 words)

	AllRefer.com - Montpellier, France (French Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Montpellier's population increased dramatically during the 1960s, due in part to an influx of refugees from Algeria.
		Dating from the 8th cent., Montpellier was the center of a fief under the counts of Toulouse; it passed (13th cent.) to the kings of Majorca, from whom it was purchased (1349) by Philip VI of France.
		Montpellier's fame rests principally on its university, founded in 1289.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/Montpllr.html (288 words)

	Railway Technology - Montpellier Light Railway Tram
		One of the fastest-growing cities in France, the south-western conurbation of Montpellier has jumped from the country's 25th to 8th largest city in the last 25 years.
		Public transport accounts for a relatively high 17% of all journeys into and out of the city centre but the tramway's introduction is seen as a major contributor to the achievement of strict new EU standards on air quality.
		In Montpellier's case, leading contemporary artists Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti have been employed to design an elegant corporate livery which the city believes encapsulates its qualities of warmth, conviviality and dynamism.
	www.railway-technology.com /projects/montpellier (742 words)

	Montpellier travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Montpellier is serviced by a TGV connection from Paris, 3hr 15m, Lille, 4hr 50m and Lyon, 1hr 40m.
		Montpellier Méditerranée Airport, formerly Fréjorgues Airport, is situated on the outskirts, a bus service operates to the centre of Montpellier.
		The Montpellier tram service is currently being expanded, by the end of 2006, a second tram line should be completed and open, and a third is currently being planned.
	wikitravel.org /en/Montpellier (358 words)

	Study Abroad French Language Courses in Montpellier, France - Eurolingua Institute
		Our French language Institute in the South of France is situated in the heart of beautiful, historic Montpellier, minutes from the railway/bus station/tramway, the world-famous Place de la Comédie, the Tour de la Babote and within only 20 minutes of the airport and wonderful Mediterranean beaches.
		We are located on the ground floor of an impressive, traditional French building, with a reception area, five spacious classrooms, toilets, offices, kitchen, small library and a spacious central meeting/entertainments area with an opening glass roof.
		Montpellier is quite a small town (200,000 population) and the centre is pedestrianised.
	www.eurolingua.com /French_in_Montpellier.htm (470 words)

	University of Montpellier: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The french republic or france (: république française or france) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in western europe, and...
		A university is an institution of higher education and of research, which grants academic degrees....
		It is not known exactly when the schools of liberal arts were founded that developed into the Montpellier faculty of arts; it may be that they were a direct continuation of the Gallo-Roman[For more facts and a topic of this subject, click this link] schools that gathered around masters of rhetoric.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/u/un/university_of_montpellier.htm (1198 words)

	Montpellier
		Though little remains today of the city’s 10th century beginnings, the Tour des Pins and the Tour de la Babotte are vestiges of the twenty-five towers that were part of the wall erected to protect the town during the High Middle Ages.
		Montpellier was a popular pilgrim stop during this same period and was, for a while, considered the second most important city in France.
		Montpellier, the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon, is a wonderful place to live and study.
	www.rom.uga.edu /france/montpellier (421 words)

	Montpellier hotel property apartmants travel \| Montpellier France.
		Montpellier France holiday lets and rentals and campsite accommodation is available - Montpellier villas, apartments, studios, houses, and even ancient townhouses are all on offer here.
		Montpellier in10th century was a major trading centre, with trading links across the Mediterranean region.
		Montpellier medical university was later established in 1220 and was one of the chief centers for the teaching of medicine.
	www.francesouth.com /new/montpellier2.htm (601 words)

	Montpellier \| Historical Background \| WCities Destination Guide
		Montpellier is very much a young upstart of a city when compared to its venerable roman neighbours of Nîmes and Narbonne.
		As a major Huguenot (as French Protestants had come to be called) stronghold, Montpellier possessed one of the most beautiful Protestant churches of its time, but the subsequent Wars of Religion destroyed all religious edifices within the city walls except for the fortress-like Cathedral St Pierre.
		Montpellier was subject to further expressions glorifying the monarch such as the Arc de Triomphe as it became the royal capital of the Languedoc and the accompanying nobility were responsible for many of the most elaborate hôtels and distinctive architecture of the historic centre.
	www.wcities.com /en/guide/history/218/guide.html (1038 words)

	Montpellier Hotels Travel Guide – Montpellier information, hotels, map, travel, tourism, tourist, weather, ...
		758km south-west of Paris, Montpellier is the capital of Mediterranean (or Lower) Languedoc known as Hérault County.
		Montpellier began life as an important trading town, with merchants from Greece, Egypt, Spain, Italy and France converging here to do business.
		To get a better idea of the city generally, it is best to follow Montpellier's own growth and development over the centuries, from the medieval walled city out west to the outlying suburb of the Paillade and south-east to the modern projects that stretch towards the Mediterranean.
	www.hoteltravel.com /france/montpellier/guides/overview.htm (617 words)

	Montpellier - National Parks International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		Montpellier is the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon, one of the largest region of France, and almost touch the...
		Montpellier is in the South-West of France in the region of Languedoc.
		Montpellier itself is an attractive town but the traffic, road signs, driving, and parking, are atrocious, but that applies to most towns in France.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /national-parks-international/montpellier (244 words)

	Montpellier Scholarship -- International Center -- University of Louisville (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The UPV III at the Université de Montpellier is the equivalent of an American College of Arts and Sciences.
		The scholarship recipient is expected to arrive in Montpellier by the fourth Monday of September.
		The Montpellier exchange scholarship recipient is required to work for ten to twelve hours each week in the Bureau des Relations Internationales of the Mairie de Montpellier.
	www.louisville.edu /provost/intcent/EA/MontSchl.html (466 words)

	Montpellier
		Montpellier is the capital of the Languedoc region in the South of France and is an important university town.
		Montpellier ’s mild climate and its unpolluted atmosphere have attracted tens of thousands of new inhabitants over the past thirty years.
		On the edge of the old city stands the monumental Arc de Triomphe and the Place du Peyrou with its equestrian statue of Louis XIV and the exquisite “Château d ’Eau” water tower which is fed by the impressive aqueduct known as “les Arceaux ”.
	www.sspfrance.com /montpellier.htm (360 words)

	A2Z Languages: An overview of interesting places around Montpellier
		Montpellier is one of the liveliest and most progressive cities in the south of France, with a quarter of its population under the age of 25.
		As a university city, Montpellier has a young and dynamic population, and has made culture one of its priorities.
		Montpellier offers a beautiful historic center (called Ecusson due to its shape) along with some medieval streets and beautiful 17th and 18th century mansions all of which provide an atmospheric backdrop to an animated café life and Montpellier's renowned modern and classical cultural events.
	www.a2zlanguages.com /France/Montpellier/mo_overview.htm (514 words)

	French course in Montpellier. Learn French in Montpellier.
		Montpellier, a thriving university city and capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, is an excellent base for exploring south west France, whilst studying at our French language school.
		On a French course in Montpellier, you will experience the vibrant cultural life and unique atmosphere for which this beautiful French city is known.
		Montpellier is a city where you will have no shortage of things to do and places to see.
	www.languagesabroad.co.uk /montpellier.html (884 words)

	Montpellier hotels. Montpellier airport bargain flights, car hire, restaurants, France.
		Discounts and Bargain Montpellier hotels, and property, apartmants, villas with swimming pools in Montpellier in France.
		Montpellier South France: One of the largest towns in France, it is the capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon région, as well as the préfecture (administrative capital) of the Hérault département.
		The city is home to the association football club Montpellier Hérault SC and to the ice hockey club Montpellier Vipers, who are based at stadium of the Patinoire de l'Agglomération de Montpellier at Odysseum.
	www.francesouth.com /montpellier.html (614 words)

	Montpellier Airport - All about the region >Tourism
		It also has a wide diversity of landscapes (perched villages, plains, vineyards, mountains, colourful natural environments) and a coastline two thirds of which is as yet untouched.
		As with many other towns in the Hérault department, in Montpellier and Béziers the traces of the past centuries are there for all to see, from narrow medieval alleyways to buildings erected in the 17th century.
		Numerous Provençal influences can be detected in the gastronomy and traditions of this department with a thousand and one facets.
	www.montpellier.aeroport.fr /layer_en.asp?nav=3_1_0 (449 words)

	Amazon.com: Love's Illusion-Music From The Montpellier Codex 13th Century: Music: Anonymous,Marsha Genensky,Anonymous 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		How's this for a concept: "True love may exist only outside of marriage, and a man must subject himself totally to the will of his beloved, whether or not her requests seem rational." If you think these ideas strange, be glad you weren't looking for love in France in the Middle Ages.
		The text for these songs is based on the Montpellier Codex from the 13th century and, as I said, are all in what I believe is an early version of French.
		The Montpellier Codex has over 300 different motets (not including duplications), including many double motets, where the tenor piece is based on a plainchant, and different voices have their own texts.
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