Languedoc Roussillon is located in the south of France with Provence/Cote d’Azur to the east, Spain in the west, Auvergne and the French Alps to the north. The Mediterranean coastline of the Languedoc Rousillon region offers many long golden beaches from which to soak up the sun.
Activities
The area, like much of the south of France, is dotted with medieval and fortified villages which serve as reminders of its colourful past. There is a wide range of holiday accommodation in Languedoc Roussillon, whether it’s along the coast or inland.
The climate is typically, long hot summers and mild winters, with the Mistral winds clearing the air.
Languedoc Rousillon is now firmly on the wine map of France, having spent the last decade constantly improving its wine production. You can taste some wonderful wines whilst enjoying the local cuisine of either seafood or grilled lamb with handfuls of herbs and garlic served with a wild mushroom sauce. Also prominent in Languedoc Roussillon are exquisite sausages and smoked hams and for those with a sweet tooth, there are mouthwatering pastries made from almond paste with a touch of aniseed, pistachio and orange! Find your dream holiday villa on Rent Property Direct and explore this beautiful region.
Historical sites
There is a wealth of sites worth visiting. You can see live performances at the spectacular Roman amphitheatre in Nimes. The restored medieval town of Carcassonne should be on everybody’s sight seeing list with its dungeons and towers, although it can get a little crowded in the height of summer. Languedoc Roussillon has a few UNESCO World Heritage sites, which are definitely worth a visit. These include the Pont du Gard, the 240 km long Canal du Midi, and the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela.
Festivals
There are several very unique and interesting festivals in Languedoc Roussillon, such as; the Maritime Jousting tournaments which takes place during the summer months at Sète, Agde, Grau-du-Roi and Mèze, or the fishermen’s festivals at Gruissan, Sète, Bouzigues, and The Rosette Race in the Camargue region near Herault and Gard, which is a celebration of the bulls and wild horses.
Cities and Towns
Montpellier – Rent a villa rental near this lively student town with its renowned gardens and interesting museums.
Nimes – Old Roman town with the Pont du Gard nearby.
Sete – An interesting and busy fishing port. You can find a beautiful vacation rental in or around Sete and enjoy the stunning coastline.
Narbonne – Plenty of holiday accommodation surrounded by Roman buildings and large shopping areas.
Beziers – Great base from which to discover the different vineyards. Sometimes there are bullfights in its magnificent Roman arena.
Perpignan – Abundance of historical sites to explore from your holiday rental.
Other main towns for shopping, restaurants, bars, and holiday accommodation are, Ales, Mende, Carcassonne, Limoux, Salses, Agde, Sete, Lodeve, Port-Vendes, Cerbere, Ceret, Mont-Louis, Quillan, Bedarieux, Florac, Le Vigan and St-Chely-d’Apcher.
Travel
There are airports at Carcassonne, Montpellier, and Perpignan. Taking the Eurostar to Paris, you can catch the high-speed train (TGV) to Montpellier, Nimes and Perpignan.
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