Municipalities

Montmirail (Marne) — commune in northeastern France Montmirail, Marne Montmirail is a small commune in the Marne department of northeastern France, noted for its rural setting, local history, and typical Champagne-region landscapes and village herita…

Montmirail, Sarthe Montmirail is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, with local agricultural economy, historic roots and municipal governa…

Montmollin (Neuchâtel) — former municipality in Val-de-Ruz Montmollin Montmollin was a small, French-speaking former municipality in the district of Val-de-Ruz, canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, merged into the new municipality of Val-de-Ruz on 1 Jan…

Montmorillon — town in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Montmorillon Montmorillon is a commune and subprefecture in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, central‑western France, known for the clay mineral montmorillonite, traditional macarons and a small‑town…

Montoldre (commune in Allier, central France) Montoldre Montoldre is a small French commune in the Allier department of central France. This article outlines its setting, administrative role, rural character, local life and common featu…

Montolieu — book village in Aude, Occitanie, southern France Montolieu Montolieu is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, known as a book village with secondhand bookshops, book arts workshops, craft galleries and cultu…

Montord — commune in the Allier department of central France Montord Montord is a small French commune in the Allier department, central France. This article summarizes its status, local features, history context, economy, and how it fits into Frenc…

Montory (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Montory Montory is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, noted for its mountain setting, traditional architecture and ties to regional pastor…

Montour, Iowa Montour is a small city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. It is a rural Midwestern community with agricultural surroundings, local institutions, and a history tied to 19th‑centu…

Montournais — a rural commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire Montournais Montournais is a small French commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, with a rural character and about 1,730 inhabitants. Overview, geography, history, economy, and local administrati…

Montourtier — former commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France Montourtier Montourtier was a small rural commune in the Mayenne department (Pays de la Loire). In 2019 it merged with nearby communes to form the new municipality of Montsûrs.

Montpelier, Idaho Montpelier is a small city in southeastern Idaho known for its rural setting, historical roots as a railroad town, agricultural economy and access to nearby mountains and lakes.

Montpelier, Indiana Montpelier is a small city in Blackford County, eastern Indiana, United States, known for its rural character, history tied to an early oil boom, and community-focused local life.

Montpelier, Vermont — state capital and small New England city Montpelier, Vermont Montpelier is Vermont's state capital and the shire town of Washington County, known for the Vermont State House with its golden dome, a compact downtown, and a small year-round po…

Montpellier, France Montpellier Montpellier is a southern French city in Occitanie with about 280,000 residents. It is a historic university town with a Mediterranean (Csa) climate, notable cultural life, researc…

Montpezat-sous-Bauzon Montpezat-sous-Bauzon is a small mountain commune in Ardèche, southern France, known for its rural landscape, proximity to the Bauzon peak and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Montpreveyres — Municipality in Lavaux-Oron, Canton of Vaud Montpreveyres Montpreveyres is a small French-speaking municipality in the Lavaux-Oron district of Vaud, Switzerland, known for its rural landscape, local governance, and proximity to the Jorat…

Montracol — a commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Montracol Montracol is a small French commune in the Ain department, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. This article outlines its setting, administration, history…

Montreal: Overview, History, Culture and City Profile Montreal Montreal is Quebec's largest city, a bilingual cultural and economic centre on an island in the Saint Lawrence River. This article covers its geography, history, language, economy…

Montréal-la-Cluse — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Montréal-la-Cluse Montréal-la-Cluse is a French commune in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This article summarizes its geography, history, administration, economy and local at…

Montréal (Ardèche): a rural commune in southern France Montréal, Ardèche Montréal is a small commune in the Ardèche department of southern France. This article explains its setting, administration, likely historical development, local life and how it di…

Montréal, Aude Montréal is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France, located just west of Carcassonne. Overview, geography, history, administration and travel notes.

Montreal, Wisconsin A small village in Iron County, northern Wisconsin, United States, known as a rural community with roots in logging and mining and a gateway to regional outdoor recreation.

Montréal (Yonne) — Commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Montréal, Yonne Montréal is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, north‑central France, known for its historical village character and agricultural surroundings…

Montreat, North Carolina — mountain retreat, college, and conference community Montreat, North Carolina Montreat is a small, forested town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, known for the Montreat Conference Center, Montreat College, and as the longtime home of evangelist Billy Grah…

Montredon‑des‑Corbières Montredon-des-Corbières Montredon‑des‑Corbières is a small commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France, known for its vineyards, Mediterranean-influenced landscape and rural Occitan heritage.

Montresta (Sardinia) — town and comune Montresta Montresta is a small municipality in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. Known for its rural character, modest population and hilly inland setting, it features traditional S…

Montreuil-aux-Lions Montreuil-aux-Lions is a commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. This article outlines its location, administration, heritage, community…

Montreuil-en-Auge — a rural commune in Calvados, Normandy Montreuil-en-Auge Montreuil-en-Auge is a small commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, located in the traditional Pays d'Auge and noted for its rural landscape, Norman architectur…

Montreuil-le-Chétif — a commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Montreuil-le-Chétif Montreuil-le-Chétif is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, with local administration, rural landscapes and a name of li…

Montreuil-le-Henri (Sarthe) Montreuil-le-Henri Montreuil-le-Henri is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, with agricultural landscapes, historical buildings and local…

Montreuil-Poulay Montreuil-Poulay is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwest France. Population was 414 in 1999; article covers location, context, history, ec…

Montreuil-sur-Mer (Montreuil), Pas-de-Calais Montreuil, Pas-de-Calais Montreuil-sur-Mer is a historic commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, known for well-preserved ramparts, a medieval town center, literary ties to Victor Hugo, and a role as a…

Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis): suburb of Paris with a creative and social character Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis Montreuil is a commune east of Paris in Seine-Saint-Denis (Île-de-France). Once known for market gardening, today it mixes dense housing, workshops, creative industries, parks and…

Montreuil (Vendée) — commune in Pays de la Loire, France Montreuil, Vendée Montreuil is a rural commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire in western France, noted for its bocage landscape, local governance, agricultural economy and typical smal…

Montreux-Jeune (commune in Haut-Rhin, France) Montreux-Jeune Montreux-Jeune is a small rural commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, known for its agricultural landscape, Alsatian heritage and proximity to Montreux-Vieux…

Montreux-Vieux — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Montreux-Vieux Montreux-Vieux is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France. It exemplifies rural Alsace with local governance, historical ties to Franco‑German history, and ag…

Montrevel-en-Bresse Montrevel-en-Bresse is a rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, located in the historic Bresse plain and known for agricultural landscapes and local t…

Montrichard — town in Loir‑et‑Cher, France Montrichard Montrichard is a historic market town on the Cher river in Loir‑et‑Cher, France, now part of the commune Montrichard‑Val‑de‑Cher since 2016. It is known for its medieval centre, ri…

Montricher, Vaud: Rural Municipality in the Morges District of French-Speaking Switzerland Montricher Montricher, Vaud — a rural municipality in Morges district of French-speaking Switzerland, offering farmland and wooded slopes, local governance, outdoor recreation and regional tr…

Montrose, Iowa — A Mississippi River Town in Lee County Montrose, Iowa Montrose is a small riverfront city in southeastern Iowa. Located on the Mississippi River, it had 898 residents at the 2010 Census and is known for scenic river views, recreation,…

Montrose, South Dakota Montrose is a small city in eastern South Dakota, in McCook County. Founded in 1880, it had 472 residents at the 2010 census and is surrounded by agricultural land and small-town i…

Montross, Virginia Montross is a small town and the county seat of Westmoreland County in Virginia's Northern Neck, known for its rural character, local government role, and proximity to Colonial-era…

Monts-en-Bessin — commune in Calvados, Normandy Monts-en-Bessin Monts-en-Bessin is a small French commune in the Calvados department, historically part of the Bessin area of Lower Normandy. This article outlines its location, character, history…

Monts-en-Ternois: commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Monts-en-Ternois Monts-en-Ternois is a rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, situated in the Ternois area. This article covers its location, administration, landscape, h…

Montselgues — a rural commune in Ardèche, southern France Montselgues Montselgues is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, known for mountain landscapes, traditional architecture, outdoor recreation and a quiet agricultu…

Montséret — small Corbières wine village in Aude, Occitanie Montséret Montséret is a small commune in Aude, Occitanie, in southern France. Known for vineyards in the Corbières district, it combines rural life, winemaking, and local heritage in a comp…

Montsevelier (former municipality in the canton of Jura, Switzerland) Montsevelier Montsevelier was a small, French-speaking rural municipality in the Delémont district of Jura, Switzerland, merged in 2013 with Vermes and Vicques to form the municipality of Val T…