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Ligue 1 FT May 12 vs Monaco L0 - 2Rank GP W D L Pts 0 St Etienne0 0 0 0 0 0 Rodez0 0 0 0 0 0 Paris0 0 0 0 0 1 Paris Saint Germain34 22 10 2 76 2 Monaco34 20 7 7 67 3 Brest34 17 10 7 61 4 Lille34 16 11 7 59 5 Nice34 15 10 9 55 6 Lyon34 16 5 13 53 7 Lens34 14 9 11 51 8 Marseille34 13 11 10 50 9 Reims34 13 8 13 47 10 Rennes34 12 10 12 46 11 Toulouse34 11 10 13 43 12 Montpellier34 10 12 12 41 13 Strasbourg Alsace34 10 9 15 39 14 Nantes34 9 6 19 33 15 Le Havre34 7 11 16 32 16 Metz34 8 5 21 29 17 Lorient34 7 8 19 29 Montpellier (UK: / m ɒ n t ˈ p ɛ l i eɪ /, US: / ˌ m oʊ n p ɛ l ˈ j eɪ /, French: [mɔ̃pəlje,-pɛl-] ⓘ; Occitan: Montpelhièr [mumpeˈʎɛ]) is a city in southern France near the Mediterranean Sea. One of the largest urban centres in the region of Occitania, Montpellier is the prefecture of the department of Hérault.
- Explore the art and architecture along the city streets. The best way to start exploring Montpellier is on foot. To get a feel for the rich past of Montpellier, saunter through the Ecusson quartier, where even locals can get lost in the narrow streets with honey limestone walls, whorled balconies and carved marble heads from the Belle Epoque.
- Visit the oldest medical school in Europe. In the medieval era, Montpellier became famous for its Faculty of Medicine, and today, it's the oldest still-operating medical school in Europe, situated inside an impressive Benedictine monastery and dating back more than 800 years.
- Linger with a coffee in Montpellier’s squares. Locals often spend hours at a pavement terrace in one of the many squares dotted across the city. Each square has its own character and a different clientele, so sit back and enjoy some people-watching under the sun.
- See the city's North African culture. Montpellier has been home to a large Muslim population since the 1960s, and you can enjoy the many North African influences right in the city center.
Discover the medieval and modern charms of Montpellier, a city with a thousand years of history and a Mediterranean crossroads. Explore the Place de la Comédie, the Faculty of Medicine, the Fabre Museum, the Arbre Blanc and more.
- Place de la Comédie and L'Écusson. This grand public square is the heart of Montpellier, a center of activity that is busy from daytime until late hours in the evening.
- Promenade du Peyrou. Just outside of Montpellier's historic center, the Promenade du Peyrou pays homage to France's celebrated Sun King with a monumental equestrian statue.
- Musée Fabre. Found within L'Écusson, this prestigious fine arts museum displays an exceptional collection of European sculptures and paintings from the medieval era to the contemporary period.
- Palais des Congrès de France. A hub for cultural events just outside of Montpellier's historic center, the modern Palais des Congrès de France provides a striking contrast to the city's older buildings.
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