Vibrant fishing villages, endless beaches, rolling vineyards and olive groves fringed with Cypress. Medieval castles perched on snow capped mountains, thriving market towns and forgotten hamlets.
The Languedoc boasts an unrivalled diversity of leisure options: laze on the beach or partake in every imaginable water sport. Explore historic cities – Roman, Medieval and Renaissance – with their internationally recognized cultural attractions. While away the days hiking or on horseback, fishing or hunting. Wander antique markets to rival those anywhere in Europe. Discover superb cuisine and world-class local wines in simple bistros and Michelin starred gastronomic palaces…
“This Cinderella of the south was once overshadowed by gorgeous Provence and the brash Côte d’Azur. Now, she stands as their equal, displaying a discreet charm that her more-visited siblings lost long ago”
- Lonely Planet: 10 best destinations for 2009
tretching lazily along the Mediterranean from the Côte d'Azur to the Spanish border, the Languedoc is the quintessential South of France.