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Visit Perpignan

 Perpignan is a commune in the south of France. It is a city with a population of over 100,000 people. The city is well-known for its medieval old town and its Festival International de l’Image en Pays Catalan which showcases short films from all over the world. In 2004, Perpignan was awarded "The Green City" prize for its efforts in sustainable development. It has been part of UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The city is famous for its medieval old town, with buildings dating back to the 12th century. It has many museums, art galleries and theatres. It is known as "The Pink City" because it was built with pinkish terracotta bricks which are prevalent throughout the city centre.

Visit Montpellier

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Montpellier situated just 10km from the beach with easy access including it's own airport, railway station and to get around the city has it's tram network plus Uber! Montpellier is the seventh largest city in France. A popular study destination, Montpellier is one of the largest cities on France’s mediterranean coast, and boasts a chunky student population – around 600,000 residents, of which a third are students, giving it a cool student vibe.  Montpellier is home to the Université de Montpellier, one of the oldest institutions in the world (established in the 13th century), which houses the oldest medical school still in operation. Montpellier dates back to the 12th century, a trading town with great links across the med. During the 19th Century as much of the South, Montpellier thrived on wine culture. With 300 days of sun a year the wine grapes flourished. Montpellier citizens became very wealthy until the 1890s a fungal disease spread throughout the vines. Montpellier is