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Bordering on the Mediterranean, Languedoc Roussillon is a lively
region best known for its wildlife and arts festivals. Another
popular holiday resort, it is the home of many celebrities and
boasts 200 km of attractive beaches. Its Roman roads are famous
tourist attractions and it also has many spa towns, and the
inhabitants' adherence to thier own Occitanian history remains
resolutely faithful. Nîmes, one of its major cities, was
also the place where denim was first manufactured. |
 
Nîmes, Perpignan, Montpellier, Mende, Carcassonne, Béziers, Alès, Sète, Narbonne |
 
> National Park (Cévennes)
> Vineyards (Largest in the World)
> Pilgrim Trails, Roman Roads, Pont du Gard (famous Roman aqueduc in the surroundings of Nîmes)
> 'Circulade' Villages
> Wildlife - Wolves, Flamingos
> Museum of modern art (Céret)
> Bullfights (Nîmes) |
 
> Seafood - Shellfish, Lobsters, Oysters
> Gardiane de Taureau (Bull stew), Brandade de morue (cod dish)
> Cargolade, sardinade (snail and sardine grills)
> Zarzuela (fish dish)
> Olives
> Crêpes Languedociennes (rum flavoured pancakes), Rousquilles (cakes)
> Wines (Muscat, Corbières, Banyuls, Fitou, Maury, Rivesaltes, Côtes de Roussillon, Coteaux de Languedoc) |
 
> Mediterranean Coastline - 200km of beaches
> Warm and Calm
> Mountains
> Lakes (Canal du midi)
> Spanish border - Catalan influence
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