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Arc de Triomphe, Montepellier, France photographed by frans.in.metanoia_ ♡

[nugothrhythms]

Music video to “I’m Bleeding” by Montpellier, France-based dark electronic and post-punk band Denuit off of their upcoming album, Inferno

[bandcampsnoop]

1/15/19.

Grout Grout is a band based in Montpellier, France.  They have three releases to their name, and “Mrs. Peelings” is the 2nd.  Each release has an undeniable pop/chamber pop feel.  Bands like The Kinks, Beulah, The Heavy Blinkers and The Lemon Twigs all come to mind.  Simply put, this music puts me in a good mood and brings a smile to my face.

Grout Grout’s newest release is “Nyctinasty“ (only one song available, and while this is still pop, it’s a bit less chambery). 

Candy Crockodile released “Mrs. Peelings” back in 2015.

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[beautifulbcy]

SEAN-PAUL THOMAS ( HE/HIM ) is a CISGENDER MALE, TWENTY FIVE year old MUSICIAN who has been living in Moorbrooke for TWENTY YEARS. Right now, they are currently residing in MAPLE COURT. It has been said that they look suspiciously like NIALL HORAN and if they had to choose a song to describe themselves, they would choose BRUTAL by OLIVIA RODRIGO. ( zach, 24, gmt, he/him )

sean-paul thomas was born in montepellier, france.

his family moved to moorbrooke shortly after his fifth birthday, even though he didn’t speak a word of english.

he ended up being homeschooled for most of his school years, as his parents wanted him to get a grasp on the english language, while also wanting him to be able to learn better if he were to be by himself, rather than working around other kids.

this decision made by his parents caused sean to become introverted, and he hated socializing with people (he still does akdjdje)

now, he’s moved out of his parents home, and lives by himself, working as a musician. he considers his job to be fun, and he spends most of his days in his apartment, not talking to anyone and just..writing songs and whatnot.

personality wise, he’s very quiet, and despises anything to do with socializing

he’s also very reckless, and usually makes bad decisions without thinking of consequences beforehand

despite his flaws, he’s actually very kind and sweet once you really get to know him, he just doesn’t show his softer side that often

[historywithlaura]

PRINCIPALITY OF ORANGE

A brief History... before and after the House of Nassau...

(founded 1163 - extinct 1713)

pictured above is a map of the Principality of Orange and the County of Venaissan, by Evert Symonsz Hamersveldt from the 1630s

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SERIES - Facts and Events mentioned in previous posts: the title Prince of Orange was mentioned in Heinrich III of Nassau-Breda, Lord of Breda's post.

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The territories of Orange were originally part of the LORDSHIP OF ORANGE, a fief of the Kingdom of Arles/Burgundy and the Lords of Orange were members of the First House of Orange / House of Orange-Nice. Though it is uncertain when the Lordship of Orange was founded.

When Rodolphe III, King of Arles/Burgundy died without legitimate heirs in 1032 his Kingdom was inherited by Konrad II, Holy Roman Emperor and the Lordship of Orange became a fief of the Holy Roman Empire.

It is believed that the Lordship was elevated as COUNTY OF ORANGE around the 11th century. Bertrand-Raimbaud of Orange is sometimes referred by different sources as both Lord and Count of Orange, however there are no known records of him being named as Count. In fact his son Raimbaud II of Orange is the first person recorded as Count of Orange.

Around the 1120s Count Raimbaud II died without male heirs and the County of Orange passed to his daughter Tiburge I of Orange, probably as Lady of Orange. She was the last member of the First House of Orange / House of Orange-Nice and was married to Guillaume of Aumelas, from the House of Montpellier.

After Lady Tiburge I died the County passed to her children of the House of Montepellier, first to her son as Count Raimbaut III and then to her daughter Tiburge II, probably as Lady of Orange too.

In 1163, Friedrich I, Holy Roman Emperor elevated the County to PRINCIPALITY OF ORANGE, in order to gather support against Pope Alexander III. And the second husband of Tiburge II, Bertrand I, Seigneur de Baux became the first Prince of Orange, thus starting the rule of the House of Baux over Orange.

At the end of the 14th century Raymond V, Lord of Baux died and was succeeded in the Principality of Orange by his daughter Marie jointly with her husband Jean III of Chalon-Arlay, Lord of Arlay, from the House of Chalon-Arlay.

By 1515 their great-great-grandddaughter Claude of Chalon married Heinrich III of Nassau-Breda, Lord of Breda, from the House of Nassau. And when her brother Philibert of Chalon died childless in 1530, her son René inherited the Principality of Orange. Her son was technically a Nassau but was known as René of Chalon.

So, the House of Nassau only entered the History of the Principality of Orange in the 16th century!

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Though Prince René died childless in 1544 and left all his lands and titles to his first cousin Wilhelm (the Silent) of Nassau-Dillenburg, Count of Nassau-Katzenelnbogen-Vianden. His counsin founded the First House of Orange-Nassau and was known as Guillaume I, Prince of Orange.

Over the years the Principality of Orange became mainly Protestant, although it was surrounded by the Catholic Kingdom of France. And during the Wars of Religion of the 16th century in France, many Huguenots fled to the Protestant Principatlity.

For many centuries the religion situation enraged French Catholics and given the increasing power of the House of Orange-Nassau in the Dutch Republic France captured Orange during the Franco-Dutch War, in 1672.

However Prince Guillaume III (who later became William III, King of England) never renounced his title and when he died in 1702, without legitimate heirs, two cousins claimed it. Another Nassau, Johann Wilhelm Friso, Prince of Nassau-Dietz and Friedrich I, King of Prussia.

Through the Peace of Utrecht in 1713, both King Friedrich I and Prince Willem IV (Prince Johann Wilhelm Friso's son) renounced their claims over the territories of Orange. But they retained their claims over the title of Prince of Orange, and it was agreed that they both could use it.

Following the Peace, France officially annexed Orange to the Dauphiné province and the Principality's territories are to this day part of the Provence region in France.

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Prince Johann Wilhelm Friso founded the Second House of Orange-Nassau and his descendants used the title Prince of Orange-Nassau instead of Prince of Orange.

His great-grandson Prince Willem VI, established the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1815, as King Willem I, and recreated the title "Prince of Orange" to his new Kingdom.

From then on, every Dutch heir was and still is called Prince/Princess of Orange, and all other members of the Dutch Royal Family is a Prince/Princess of Orange-Nassau.

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Check the post that originated this one about the PRINCIPALITY OF ORANGE!

Willem VI, Prince of Orange-Nassau became the first King of the Netherlands in 1815.

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Pardon my French 😘 I’m trying to brush up on it. I would love someone to speak with. ❤️🙏🏾🍯 ______________________________ it’s been a couple years since my last visit. Paris was a little fast passed for me but Montpelier definitely reminded me of home. The people were friendly and the food was amazing. I can’t wait to go back. ❤️🙏🏾🍯 ___________________________ #paris #montepellier #hotelrivoli #french #speakingfrench #mediteraniansea #mediteranianfood (at Montpellier, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPWBib9jHsU/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lazyfish73]

#montepellier #france #detail #ferrobattuto #gate #spuntoni #spikes #ironworks #dettaglio #cancello #francia (presso Les Dimanches du Peyrou)

[the-necessary-unnecessary]

I think Gauvin was pretty good for Montpellier, but most people's exposure to her has been with France where she's not used correctly i don't think. She worked well with Jakobsson at Montpellier who was a very willing runner. Gauvin and she have a very similar goals to games ratio at Montpellier. Gauvin works well when she has runners around her who can run beyond. She can hold up the ball pretty well when needed and she's always been a good poacher in the 6 yard box. She's a bit Giroud like.

yeah can’t say I’ve seen much of her at Montepellier so I’m more than willing to give her the benefit of the doubt for her club performances especially with your description of her play and what it looks like everton might have in mind for her, and hey maybe this move will improve her nt ones as well

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#montepellier #lille #beaurdeaux #marseille #bruxelles🇧🇪 #dinkerque #amsterdam🇳🇱 #bayon #barcelona🇪🇸 #tamazirt #tamazirt_ino #aitaatta #iknioune #addag #addagaitaatta #boumalne #chleuh #chelha #ichlhiynparis #paris #ichlhiyne (à Lille, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBxS-JnqLRX/?igshid=4u09h1aifq2h

[weigeltw]

RT @StreetArtDream: ... like beautiful smile. Art by Swed in Montepellier, France #StreetArt #Art #Smile #Beauty #Graffiti #Mural #UrbanArt #Montpellier https://t.co/r5fWe38hL8

[evrpoet-photography]

Montepellier, France photographed by frans.in.metanoia_ ♡

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French and EU foreign policy chiefs hold press conference

French and EU foreign policy chiefs hold press conference

France’s foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell hold a press conference as development ministers gather in Montepellier. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSrZ3UV4jOidv8ppoVuvW9Q/join Watch our LIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews/live Subscribe to our NoComment channel:…

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[kates-european-escape]

Blog 12, Jan 15: Compare & contrast the significance & signification of water in our travels so far, in terms of a) influencing cultural identity, b) molding social interactions, & c) constraining transportation. Think of water in a broad sense (water features, rivers, sea, etc.).

Water: “A substance composed of the chemical elements of hydrogen and oxygen and existing in gaseous, liquid, and solid states. It is one of the most plentiful and essential of compounds […] Indeed, the versatility of water as a solvent is ssential to living organisms. Life is believed to have originated in the aqueous solutions of the world’s oceans and living organisms depend on aqueous solutions” (Britannica).

Everywhere we have been, water has been present in some shape or form. Beginning in Rome, the group saw our first fountain, the Trevi, which serves as a common place to gather in the Piazza. The Trevi Fountain is a baroque masterpiece and is the largest fountain in Rome measuring 20m in width and 26m in height. Surrounding the fountain are many restaurants and shops for people to gather which accordingly mold social interactions. Not only does the Trevi Fountain serve as a focal point in the major city, but has a history that is deep in water supply. According to Acea, in 1872 “a double-tank reservoir supplies water to the fountain and the lines that distribute water to residents […] 1946: The first electric recycling pumps are installed. 1976: The electric pumps are moved into the second tank, level with the fountain. Today: The electric pumps are controlled remotely.” In present day, the water in the Trevi Fountain remains the same every day and is purified and pumped back into the water system.

To continue, upon our arrival to Florence, we discovered that the city is surrounded by the Arno River. According to VisitTuscany, “Between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries the Arno was extremely important in Florence's economic development because many work sectors required water (like mills for example). The Arno passes below many bridges in Florence, which give a sense of continuity to the city.” Therefore, this body of water influences the cultural identity of the city as tourists and locals alike will walk alongside the river to reach destinations as well as use it as a method of transportation to cross to the other side of the city.

Moving forward, Nice is a city that has been truly impacted by a body of water. Located in the French Riveria on the south east coast of the France, the city sits on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. According to TimeOut, Nice is inclusive of “shimmering seas, seemingly endless pebble beaches, incredible restaurants and more cocktails than any human being could possibly handle await, wrapped up in opulence that makes Nice a destination unlike any other.” I could not agree more with this statement, as when I visited the beach served as a location for people to gather, bolstering social interactions. In fact, my classmates and I enjoyed a relaxing lunch on the stone beach while listening to the waves crash on the shore. Some of my classmates even took a dip!

To continue, in Montepellier, we visited La Grande-Matte which is a commune in southern France. Built in the 1960s and 1970s, La Grande-Matte is recognized as a popular seaside resort and port. Moreover, La Grande-Motte is characterized by “homogeneous architecture, as many of the prominent buildings are pyramidal in form” as we discovered upon our visit. La Grande-Matte is a beautiful sand beach, which I can conclude serves as a spot where many social interactions occur during beautiful weather. Additionally, I observed people on walks with their dogs and taking jogs on the beach, which reveals that this location serves as a central cultural location.

Finally, yesterday we visited Pont du Gard — which translates in French as “bridge of the guard” — in Montepellier. Built half way through the first century of AD, the aqueducts found here are Roman monuments that support and supplied the transportation of water amongst the people. The three-level aqueduct that stands 50m high allowed water to flow freely through the Gardon river. According to PontduGard, “In designing this three-storey bridge, which measures 360m at its longest point along the top, the Roman architects and hydraulic engineers created a technical masterpiece that stands today as a work of art.” Locals and tourists enjoy visiting this space for a beautiful scenic hike, swimming, resting, and even sketching. This masterpiece of Roman ingenuity holds a greater purpose of the transpiration of water, but additionally serves as a space that shapes the cultural identity of Montepellier.

I am looking forward to continue to see how water plays a role in terms of social interactions, cultural identity and transportation in Barcelona and Paris.

[kellyoneil]

Blog 12, Jan 15: Compare & contrast the significance & signification of water in our travels so far, in terms of a) influencing cultural identity, b) molding social interactions, & c) constraining transportation. Think of water in a broad sense (water features, rivers, sea, etc.).

Nice is a prime example of cultural identity with water. The ocean front of Nice is where people from all over gather. Nice is known for its beautiful water views. Nice models social interactions by bringing people from all over together. The water in Nice flows through under the walking and biking lanes. Anne explained that the rivers flowed through the city and emptied into the ocean. Montepellier’s beach, Le Grande Motte, influenced the French to stay and vacation in the south of France rather than fleeing on holiday to Spain. The beach was built up and added condos and restaurants all around to support the growing economy year round. Genoa was built around the port of water. Florence has a main river that flows through the city. Most of the major cities in Europe have water that culturally identity’s the city. Many of the fountains we have seen use man made water and creates a calming tranquil visual. Water of all kinds brings people together and models social interactions. When we toured so many of the major structures in Italy water had a heavy influence. Pisa has many back roads filled with small stores and restaurants but there once was canals that filled those roads. Water also defines people in many places in Rome it’s common to say “what side are you on”. Water both natural bodies and man made structures help people have a sense of place and roots. Overall water to the Roman’s and Europe was so prestigious.