Languedoc-RoussillonFrom the wild areas of the high plateaux to the Mediterranean coast, Languedoc-Roussillon possesses many assets. Discover cities full of art, culture and history such as Carcassonne, Ales, Béziers, Narbonne, Nîmes, Mende, Sètes, etc. Enjoy more than 120 miles of unspoiled coastline and the breathtaking landscapes of the countryside, taste the delicious and authentic cuisine, share the traditional culture, breath the fresh air, practice your favourite activity. In one world: Enjoy yourself! The Languedoc Rousillon area boasts several UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Pont du Gard, the Canal du Midi, the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela and the medieval city of Carcassonne. Every year, The Pont du Gard welcomes over 1,250,000 visitors. With its three rows of arches, 275 metres long and 48 metres high, this site is one of the most impressive bridges and aqueducts ever built by the Romans. From Sète to Toulouse, The Canal du Midi invites you to explore its 150 miles of navigable waterways. Built in the 17th century, this UNESCO World Heritage site crosses many remarkable cities and places: Carcassonne, Castelnaudary, Béziers, Agde, Capestang, le Laurageais. Discover the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela that cross Languedoc-Roussillon. They offer one of the most fascinating hiking tours in Europe, crossing some of the most famous religious landmarks of France. The medieval citadel of Carcassonne is well known throughout the world. Originally a Roman settlement, the citadel was built between the 12th and 14th centuries and restored in the 19th century by Violet le Duc. Up north Carcassonne, the Black Mountain (Montagne Noire) is a true heaven for hiking, mountain biking and pony trekking, hang-gliding, paragliding, caving and water sports. Close to Carcassonne, do not miss some of the Most Beautiful Villages in France: Camon, Lagrasse, Minerve. Perched on hillsides, the Cathar castles, mythical fortresses proudly rise in the middle of the wild and preserved landscapes. Discover those fortified castles: Lastours, Minerve (one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France), Saissac, Aragon. Do not forget the ‘citadels of the cliffs’, Termes, Aguilar, Quéribus, Peyrepertuse and Puilaurens, which were the five ancient strongholds of Carcassonne. From the Camargue to the Vermillion Coast, the coastline of Languedoc-Roussillon stretches for 150 miles along the Mediterranean Sea. The sandy beaches stretch as far as Argelès-sur-Mer. Then, Pyrenees foothills fall into the Mediterranean Sea. The sea flows into small rocky bays and quiet little ports such as Collioure, Port Vendres, Banyuls, and Cerbère. In the hinterland, discover some of the Most Beautiful Villages in France: Saint Guilhem-le-Desert, La Couvertoirade, Olargues, Minerve, Lagrasse, Peyre, Brousse-le-Château, Camon, Eus, Mosset, Evol, Villefranche de Conflent, Castelnou, etc. To discover the Tarn Gorge is the promise of an enchanting journey, it is one of the most dramatic natural landmarks of France, to the north of the Cévennes National Park. |