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Clermont-l'Hérault
Clermont-l'Hérault (; ) is a commune in the Hérault department in southern France. Geography Chief town of the Canton, Clermont-l'Hérault is located about 40 km west of Montpellier, halfway between the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Cévennes National Park to the north. Hydrography La Lergue, Le Salagou, Ruisseau des Servières are the main rivers that cross the town. Climate The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate. The winter is mild, despite occasional frosts. Summer is hot. In autumn, Mediterranean episodes occur bringing intense and heavy rainfall. History The site of Clermont-l'Hérault has been inhabited since Protohistory: during the Iron Age (6th century BC), Clermont constitutes one of the main Oppida of the Celtic Mediterranean. Recent archaeological excavations have demonstrated its importance during antiquity ( INRAP, 2000s). There was then a main agglomeration of five to six hectares and a peripheral inhabited area of 12 hectares. The remains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clermont-l'Hérault Chateau
Clermont-l'Hérault (; ) is a Communes of France, commune in the Hérault Departments of France, department in southern France. Geography Canton of Clermont-l'Hérault, Chief town of the Canton, Clermont-l'Hérault is located about 40 km west of Montpellier, halfway between the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Cévennes, Cévennes National Park to the north. Hydrography La Lergue, Le Salagou, Ruisseau des Servières are the main rivers that cross the town. Climate The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate. The winter is mild, despite occasional frosts. Summer is hot. In autumn, Mediterranean episodes occur bringing intense and heavy rainfall. History The site of Clermont-l'Hérault has been inhabited since Protohistory: during the Iron Age (6th century BC), Clermont constitutes one of the main Oppidum, Oppida of the Celtic Mediterranean. Recent archaeological excavations have demonstrated its importance during antiquity (National Institute for Preventive Archaeolog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
