a city of France, in the department of Hérault and arrondissement of Beziers. It is situated in a fine district on the river Peine, near to its junction with the Hérault. It contains 1600 houses, with 8640 inhabitants, who are employed in silk-mills, in tanneries, and in making brandy, soap, and other commodities. Long. 3° 21'. E. Lat. 43° 28'. N.