Montreuil-sur-Mer
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| Montreuil-sur-Mer | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Région | Nord-Pas-de-Calais |
| Départment | Pas-de-Calais (sous-préfecture) |
| Arrondissement | Montreuil |
| Canton | Montreuil-sur-Mer (chief town) |
| INSEE | 62588 |
| Postal Code | 62170 |
| Mayor Current Term | Bernard Pion |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du Montreuillois |
| Longitude | 01° 45' 51" E |
| Latitude | 50° 27' 52" N |
| Altitudes | average : minimum : 2 maximum : 43 |
| Area | 2.85 km² |
| Population without double-counting | 2,688 inhab. (1999) |
| Population Density | 943 inhab./km² |
Montreuil-sur-Mer (officially Montreuil) is a sous-préfecture of northern France, in the département of Pas-de-Calais. It is located on the Canche river, not far from Étaples. The Mer (French for "Sea"), however, is now some distance away.
Sights
It is surrounded by mediaeval ramparts.
Demographics
Population (1999): 2,688 inhabitants for the city, 21,603 inhabitants for the canton and 99,288 inhabitants for the arrondissement. This one comprises 7 cantons (list).
Literary
Montreuil was the setting for much of the early part of Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables. The novel's protagonist, Jean Valjean, served as mayor of the city. The city was the setting for much of the early conflict between Valjean and the novel's antagonist, Javert.
External link
- [Montreuil-sur-Mer official website] (in French)
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