Spread from the Spanish border to the Rhone Valley, the Languedoc-Roussillon is a natural amphitheatre facing the Mediterranean, made up of three natural terraces that slope down towards the sea. The varying countryside and rural traditions form a distinct geographical and cultural unity within its five counties (From north to south: Lozère, Gard, Hérault, Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales).

5 reasons to visit Languedoc-Roussillon :

- Major cities and character villages Towns in Languedoc-Roussillon are historic, picturesque and lively at the same time. Fascinating thanks to their numerous contradictions, each place is always rich in tradition and heritage.

- Great Wines & Gastronomy, the regional wine is one of the oldest in the world. Vines are grown at sea level and high in the hills, from the Rhône to the Pyrénées. Well-known for its culinary specialities, the chefs rival each other to create the best dishes from local produce, to be served with the region’s excellent wines.

- Environment & Wilderness, beyond its lagoons and sandy beaches, Languedoc-Roussillon has outstandingly beautiful countryside, formed by the elements over many thousands of years. The hinterland is full of exciting landmarks: gorges, valleys hollowed out of thick beds of limestone, rocky outcrops, basalt columns, peaks and summits.

- Leisure & Relaxation:
whether you are with family or friends, Languedoc-Roussillon offers many different ways of relaxing and enjoying leisure activities. 300 days of sunshine per year and a water resource that creates astounding landscapes, from mountains scarred by gorges and canyons to beaches and sand dunes, from 0 to 3,000 meters, for beginners and experienced sportsmen and women.

- Heritage, traditions and culture:
the rich variety of the region’s landscapes has strongly influenced the architecture, lifestyle and culture of its people. The name of the region itself underlines its dual identity: Occitan and Catalan. The countryside is unspoiled and the coastline protected, and historic and cultural richness are also stunning including several monuments recognized as Unesco World Heritage.