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Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Make the most of your time in Languedoc-Roussillon, use the information provided on this web site by clicking on the links to plan your visit.

Languedoc-Roussillon is a popular French tourist destination thanks to its abundance of sun, beaches, walks, national parks, wildlife and picturesque architecture. There is something for everyone in this southern part of the country, whether you prefer an action-packed family holiday or a relaxing break with friends; indeed, the months of July and August are particularly popular for sun bathing on the sweeping sandy beaches.

The region is known as France’s second Mediterranean after the prestigious Cote d’Azur to the east. It is less spoilt than the neighbouring Provence region however and has less well-known major cities and destinations. Languedoc, like its neighbour, benefits from a Mediterranean climate which is why it is so popular for outdoor activities such as water sports, other sports and walking.

While there is sea to the south, the north of the area meets with the Massif Central, while the Pyrenees are also to the south-west, as they make their way across the Spanish-French border. As well as bordering Spain and more specifically Catalonia to the south, Languedoc also meets Andorra and the French regions of Midi-Pyrenees, Auvergne, Rhone-Alpes and Provence. Parts of the south, then, share some common ground with the north-east Spanish culture, mixing with the southern French way of life.

Languedoc is a land of diversity with mountains, rivers, lakes, ancient towns and villages interspersed by thermal springs, cathedrals, castles and abbeys. Montpellier is the region’s capital, while other well-known towns and cities include Perpignan, Carcassonne, Nimes, Beziers and Mende. Also dotted around the province there are several UNESCO World Heritage sites, namely the Canal du Midi, the Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and the castle in the city of Carcassonne. Famous around Languedoc are the Cathar mountain castles which were built after the Cathar crusade and once used to protect the land and new borders from Aragon.

The southern French region has several distinctive cultural traits. For example it formerly used the langue d’Oc language, from which the department derived its name. There are also several local food specialities and wines; in fact, there are no fewer than 740,000 acres of vineyards around the land, proving its worth as an important wine-making centre thanks to the excellent grape-growing and wine-making conditions. Languedoc is often fabled for its art treasures, while events such as the bull-running festival, sea-jousting, fire jumping and Limoux Fecos carnivals are also popular activities.
 

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