Langres
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Langres is a commune in northeastern France, serving as a subprefecture of Haute-Marne. Historically, it was Andematunnum, a Roman settlement of the Lingones tribe, strategically located at the intersection of twelve Roman roads. The town flourished during the Middle Ages due to its influential bishops, who even coined money and appointed military governors.
Statistics
Area
22.33 km²
Population
7,421