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Biggest Cities in France in 1000 AD with a Map

With the help of a map, can you name the most populous cities of the Kingdom of France with an estimated population of over 4,000 in 1000 AD?
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Population figures are based off this dataset by Dr. E. Buringh.
Both historical and modern-day names accepted.
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Last updated: December 6, 2023
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Population
Cities
15k
Paris
12k
Rothomago
(Rouen)
10k
Burdegala
(Bordeaux)
10k
Tolosa
(Toulouse)
9k
Turones
(Tours)
8k
Atrebatis
(Arras)
8k
Remis
(Reims)
6k
Betoregas
(Bourges)
6k
Catalaunum
(Châlons-en-Champagne)
6k
Narbona
(Narbonne)
5k
Altissiodorum
(Auxerre)
5k
Aurelianis
(Orléans)
5k
Barcinona
(Barcelona)
5k
Ganda
(Ghent)
5k
Pictavis
(Poitiers)
Population
Cities
5k
Senonse
(Sens)
5k
Tornacum
(Tournai)
4k
Albi
4k
Ambianis
(Amiens)
4k
Andegavis
(Angers)
4k
Bellovacum
(Beauvais)
4k
Bruggis
(Bruges)
4k
Cadon
(Caen)
4k
Carcassona
(Carcassonne)
4k
Cartis
(Chartres)
4k
Gerunda
(Girona)
4k
Nametis
(Nantes)
4k
Nemauso
(Nîmes)
4k
Treci
(Troyes)
3 Comments
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Level 61
Dec 6, 2023
i have a quiz idea if you want one :D
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Level 70
Feb 6, 2024
Was Brittany part of France back then? For me the union only happened in the 16th century.
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Level 55
Feb 6, 2024
Brittany was one of the many appanage territories within the Kingdom of France. It is true though that it was never under directly part of the Royal Domain until as late as 1547.