An ancient and commercial city located in the Hérault department in southern France, about 70 km southwest of Montpellier. It is located 14 km from the Mediterranean Sea, on a hill on the right bank overlooking the Orbe River. In ancient times it was a Roman colony. It has been destroyed many times in battles, including by the army of Simon de Montfort in 1209. It is a major trading center for wine from Languedoc. It also has industries such as brewing, artificial fertilizers, and chemical products. It has a cathedral from the 13th and 14th centuries. Population: 72,362 (1990). Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia About Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Information |
フランス南部,エロー県,モンペリエ南西約 70kmにある古都,商都。地中海から 14km,オルブ川を見おろす右岸の丘陵上に位置する。古代はローマの植民都市。 1209年シモン・ド・モンフォールの軍による破壊をはじめ,戦いによってたびたび破壊された。ラングドック産ワインの主要交易地。醸造,人工肥料,化学製品などの工業も行われる。 13~14世紀の大聖堂がある。人口7万 2362 (1990) 。
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