Castelnau-le-Lez, Suburban commune in Montpellier metropolitan area, France
Located 3 kilometers north of Montpellier, Castelnau-le-Lez extends over 11 square kilometers with an elevation ranging from 19 to 93 meters above sea level.
The population of Castelnau-le-Lez increased from 450 inhabitants in 1793 to more than 24,000 residents in 2021, reflecting the gradual expansion of Montpellier.
The municipality maintains partnerships with international cities including Plankstadt in Germany, Argenta in Italy, and San Fernando de Henares in Spain.
The commune connects to Montpellier through Line 2 of the tramway network, providing residents with direct access to the metropolitan transportation system.
During World War II, numerous families in Castelnau-le-Lez provided shelter to Jewish children, protecting them until the conflict ended.
Location: Hérault
Location: arrondissement of Montpellier
Location: Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole
Elevation above the sea: 48 m
Shares border with: Clapiers, Le Crès, Jacou, Montpellier, Saint-Aunès
Address: 34170 Castelnau-le-Lez, France 34170 Castelnau-le-Lez
Phone: +33467142714
Email: contact@castelnau-le-lez.fr
Website: http://castelnau-le-lez.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.63611,3.90139
Latest update: July 21, 2025 08:23
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Château de Flaugergues
3.2 km
Domaine de Grammont
3.2 km
Citadel of Montpellier
3 km
Domaine de Méric
997 m
Université Paul Valéry. Musée des moulages
2.6 km
Château de Bocaud
2.9 km
Château Levat
1.8 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Castelnau-le-Lez
623 m
Church of St. Francis of the Red Stone
2.3 km
Glacière de Castelnau-le-Lez
642 m
Pont de la Concorde
989 m
Michelangelo's Moses
3.1 km
Église Saint-Antoine de Clapiers
2.6 km
Golf de Castelnau le Lez
1.9 km
Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc de Montpellier
2.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens de Jacou
2.9 km
Chemin du Mas du Diable
618 m
Centre oecumenique de Jacou
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Saint John Chapel (Montpellier)
1.7 km
Priory Saint Pierre of Montaubérou
3.1 km
Saint Leon's church
2.5 km
Église Saint-Martin du Crès
3.3 km
Maset du Lez
975 m
Convent of the Recollets
2.7 km
Point d'observation
1.5 km
Lunaret nature reserve
1.3 km
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
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