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Corum (Montpellier)

Montpellier's Corum is a building that houses both a conference centre and a opera house, and is located in the centre of the city in southern France. It was designed by Claude Vasconi and opened to the public in 1988. The building form the visual closing of the Esplanade seen from the Place de la Comédie. It is covered in slabs of pink marble. The high costs of the building were subject of political debate in the 1980s, mostly directed against then mayor Georges Frêche.

Located at 43.6136, 3.88222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Antigone District

The Antigone District is a neighbourhood part of Montpellier, southern France, at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:43|36|29|N|3|53|24|E|type:landmark_region:FR | |name= }}. It is best known for its architectural design by Ricardo Bofill. The district is built on the grounds of the former Joffre Barracks, of which nowadays only the Montpellier's citadel remains. In 1977, then mayor Georges Frêche started the process that led to the construction of the district.

Located at 43.6081, 3.89 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Musée Fabre

The Musée Fabre is a museum in the southern French city of Montpellier, capital of the Hérault département. The museum was founded by François-Xavier Fabre, a Montpellier painter, in 1825. Beginning in 2003, the museum underwent a 61.2 million euro renovation, which was completed in January 2007. It is one of the main sights of Montpellier and close to the city's main square, the Place de la Comédie.

Located at 43.612, 3.88 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Montpellier

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Montpellier is an archdiocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church in south-western France. It was probably created in the 3rd century AD. The current Archbishop is Pierre-Marie Carré; the immediate past Archbishop Emeritus is Guy Marie Alexandre Thomazeau.

Located at 43.6136, 3.87528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Château de Flaugergues

The Château de Flaugergues is a castle near Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon, southern France. It is one of many follies erected by wealthy merchants surrounding the city. The castle preserves antique furniture and collection of Flemish tapestries.

Located at 43.6103, 3.92 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Montpellier follies

Surrounding the French city of Montpellier are a number of chateaux, old country mansions or follies, built by wealthy merchants, from the 18th century onwards. Some of them had and still have their own wines. Jean Giral was amongst the architects hired by the merchants. The follies are the visible proof of the wealth of the region in the 18th century. Most of them are built in Renaissance style, with decorative gardens surrounding them.

Located at 43.6103, 3.92004 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Citadel of Montpellier

"Lycée Joffre" redirects here. 50x40pxThis article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please improve this article by introducing more precise citations. The Citadel of Montpellier is an Early Modern fortification in the city of Montpellier, in the Hérault département of southern France.

Located at 43.6117, 3.88611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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La Serre Amazonienne

La Serre Amazonienne is a tropical greenhouse representing the Amazon environment. It is located at 50 avenue Agropolis, Montpellier, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, and open daily; an admission fee is charged. The greenhouse opened in 2007 as part of the Montpellier Zoo with a footprint of about 2,600 m. It represents 7 climatic zones and habitats, with a large aviary, and with an artificial rainstorm every two hours to simulate the rainforest environment.

Located at 43.6119, 3.87722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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