Languedoc - Roussillon

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, stretched out under almost permanent sunshine.



Profoundly influenced by the Mediterranean, Languedoc-Roussillon shares a border with Spain as far as the Rhône delta. Its long beaches alternate with wild lagoons – a paradise for flamingos. Its annual 300 days of sunshine draw large numbers of holidaymakers, who take away unforgettable memories of the beautiful natural surroundings, monuments, characterful villages and towns such as Montpellier, Nîmes, Carcassonne, Uzès and the Pont du Gard (four sites included on the Unesco World Heritage list) – to say nothing of the cultural circuits with prehistoric, Roman or Cathar themes. 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 characterful country also produces fine wines which every year earn the respect of greater numbers of wine lovers… And that's only the beginning!

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