Languedoc

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Miles of fine sandy beaches, a hinterland rising up the foothills of the Massif Central and the Pyrenees… Languedoc-Roussillon is a land full of character, and wonderful relaxation, stretched out under almost permanent sunshine.

Profoundly influenced by the Mediterranean, Languedoc-Roussillon shares a border with Spain as far as the Rhône delta. It has long beaches which alternate with wild lagoons – a paradise for flamingos, and sandy holiday beaches perfect for families and long days spent sunbathing. Its annual 300 days of sunshine draw large numbers of holidaymakers, who take away unforgettable memories of the beautiful natural surroundings, monuments and picturesque villages. Cities and towns such as Montpellier, Nîmes, Carcassonne, Uzès and the Pont du Gard (four sites included on the Unesco World Heritage list) are quite simply some of the most interesting and beautiful in France, with Montpellier becoming 65% of all French residents preferred city to live in.

From the peaks of the Pyrénées and the Cévennes to the wide open spaces of the Camargue of the wild horses, from the Mediterranean coastline of the Golfe-du-Lion, where Phoenician fleets and Roman galleys once made landfall, to the high plateau of the Causses, every square meter of ground bears the imprints of the many civilisations that have come and gone in the long history of this hallowed region.

Today, however, the ancient and the modern co-exist side by side. Fortunately, the modern seldom impinges upon the architectural history of the millennia. Memorable places like the Gorges du Tarn, Gorges de l'Aude, Gorges de l'Herault, Gorges de la Cèze and the creeks and caves of the Côte Vermeille preserve their ancient villages intact.

There are a thousand things to do, from sightseeing to sporting activities, aquatic and otherwise. From village to village, from town to town, pageants, carnivals and religious festivals abound with the traditional battles of the "boules" being fought out on every town and village square. In the hinterland, charm and authenticity have been extensively preserved. The Haut Languedoc and Cévennes nature reserves and the wooded slopes of Cerdagne are always popular with hikers. This colourful country also produces fine wines which every year earn the respect of greater numbers of wine lovers… And that's only the beginning!