Languedoc Roussillon Holidays
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Holidays Languedoc Roussillon
Welcome to the FrenchEntrée Languedoc Roussillon Holidays & Leisure guide where you can plan visits to medieval castles, explore cities such as Montpellier or Perpignan, discover local traditions, and organise skiing, hiking or fishing excursions in the Languedoc Roussillon - where the sea meets the mountains!While planning your visit here, why not look at the following great sections of our site:
• Bed & Breakfast
• Camp Sites
• Holiday Rentals
• Gite Database
• Hotels
• Travel Links
• Skiing Guide
• Food & Wine
• Events
• Carcassonne Guide
• Montpellier Guide
• Perpignan Guide
• Cap d'Agde Guide
• Weddings in France
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• Languedoc Beaches
• Cathar Castles
• Canal du Midi
• Pont du Gard
• Collioure
• Golf in the Languedoc
See how much the Languedoc Roussillon has to offer!
Travel links to the Languedoc Roussillon
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Tourist Offices - Languedoc Roussillon
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Fine Food and French Cuisine in Languedoc, France
Peter and Sally Shaw offer exclusive gourmet holidays.
For those of us looking for a guarantee of excellent cuisine in an idyllic location, day after day and night after night, Peter and Sally Shaw have hit upon the perfect solution: gourmet cuisine weeks. Gourmet French food in the Languedoc
Cap d'Agde Heritage and History
Museums, Sites of Interest and Traditions in Cap d'Agde and Agde
With a history dating back 2600 years, and its location at the mouth of the Herault River where it meets the Mediterranean, the city of Agde’s heritage is impregnated with two key elements: water and religion. Find out more about Agde's heritage and traditions.
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Special Places to Stay, Languedoc Roussillon
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With its Cathar castles, Roman heritage, breathtaking scenery and wonderful wines, the Languedoc-Roussillon is the perfect choice for a romantic break. Here's our selection of special places to stay - treat yourselves!
Touring Languedoc-Roussillon
My favourite drives across Languedoc-Roussillon
For those of you keen to explore the region to its full, a car, motorbike or bicycle will be essential to get around. To get you started on your own exploration, here are a few favourite routes.
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Béziers City Guide
Take it easy in this gateway to the Languedoc
Béziers is where the Canal du Midi reaches the zenith of its engineering marvelousness here, where one of the most infamous moments of the Crusades against the Cathars took place, and one of the leading centres for bullfighting in Mediterranean Europe.
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A Short Holiday in the Languedoc-Roussillon
Recipe for a long weekend in the Languedoc
Last weekend, we decided to re-explore some of our favourite places in the region. By the end of our trip we had enjoyed a little taste of many of the good bits of the Languedoc-Roussillon. If you only have a little time to spare, this is just one possible way to spend it!
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Bed & Breakfast in Style at Mas D’Augustine
Come and enjoy the peaceful setting of a small French village, tucked away in the midst of the Côtes du Rhône vineyards, just 10 minutes from the historic town of Uzès, France’s first Duchy and midway between the historic towns of Avignon and Nîmes. Find out more...
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Vin en Vacances
Vineyard Tours in the Languedoc-Roussillon
Vin en Vacances offer long weekends and one day tours in the Languedoc-Roussillon based close to Carcassonne. Each tour is designed to show you the region in all its beauty and take you off the beaten track to discover the wines and foods of the region. Discover more...
Languedoc-Roussillon Museums
Learn more about the region, its history and its people
The Languedoc-Roussillion has traceable history as far back as prehistoric times and there are a number of museums and galleries that bear witness to its rich heritage and culture, from ancient antiquity to contemporary art.
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Ancient Languedoc-Roussillon
Greek and Roman Sites in the Languedoc-Roussillon
Did you know that there is some fantastically important Roman and Greek heritage to discover in Languedoc-Roussillon? From the Pont du Gard near Uzès, to the Horreum at Narbonne, if you like your history ancient, then read on to find out where to go.
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Languedoc's most beautiful villages
Unmissable places to spend a day or two in rural France
As you drive around the region, you may come across signs declaring that you are about to enter one of the most beautiful villages in France. This rare accolade is awarded by a governing body to villages which fullfil strict criteria...
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Languedoc-Roussillon for Kids!
Inspiration for child-friendly holiday activities in the Languedoc
There's plenty of options in the Languedoc-Roussillon to keep everyone in the family entertained. We've gathered together a list to help inspire you with fun activities and sights of interests for children across the region.
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Lozere - Languedoc-Roussillon's secret department
Discover a land of endless beauty where the great outdoors is king!
Outdoor activities are popular in many countries, but where can you go for these activities without bumping into the rest of the population? The answer is the Lozere: with miles and miles of unspoilt countryside to discover.
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Golf in the Pyrenees with Catalan Sports Tours
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Just over the French border in Spain is the breathtaking golf course of Fontanals. Regarded as one of the best in Europe it also offers a luxury hotel, restaurant and spa making it perfect for golfers and non golfers alike. Fontanals Golf Course
An Enchanted Garden in industrial Limoux
Jardin aux Plantes de La Bouichere
Located in the industrial zone of the market town of Limoux, the garden is home to two and a half thousand plants spread over a two hectare site open to the general public, and offering a wealth of information for keen gardeners and enthusiasts.
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Caving - Languedoc Roussillon
Exploring caves in the Languedoc-Roussillon
There are hundreds of caves all over the Languedoc Roussillon. Some of the most beautiful have been opened up to public access. Here you will find incredible illuminated chambers filled with stalagmites and stalactites.
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Pezenas
South of France Charm in this Beatifully Preserved Medieval Town
None other than Moliere lived and worked here and the town still testifies to its heritage with numerous arts and crafts boutiques and cultural events throughout the year.
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The Languedoc Garrigue
Learn more about the origins of the wild Languedoc countryside
An introduction to the historic influences that have shaped the Languedoc-Roussillon's beautiful landscape known as garrigue. We tend to think of it as an area of wild countryside, yet has been immensely influenced by man over thousands of years.
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Mountain Climbing - Languedoc Roussillon
An overview of climbing sites in the eastern Pyrenees
Pyrenees resident and qualified mountain guide, Mike Rhodes, gives an overview of the climbing sites in the in the Pyrenees Orientales, Aude and Ariège which offer a range of sites suitable for all levels of climbing proficiency.
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The Cevennes: A Labyrinth of Hills
Walking in the northern Languedoc
Few locations offer the beauty or variety of the Cevennes, ranging from granite tors to deeply incised river valleys and some of Europe's most dramatic limestone gorges and caves. By far the best way of exploring is on foot.
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Mediterranean Beach Resort with a Difference!
La Grande Motte near Montpellier, Languedoc
A trip to La Grande Motte, near Montpellier, revealed a Mediterranean beach resort with a unique difference: incredible futuristic architecture and fantastic facilities to accommodate every kind of beach holiday experience!
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Pont du Gard
A visit to the Roman aqueduct should be on everyone's list
The Languedoc boasts several UNESCO World Heritage sites which bear testament to the region's histroic significance including this incredible aqueduct/ bridge between Uzes and Nimes, which is both awe-inspiring and beautiful.Pont du GardRoman History in Nimes - La Maison Carrée
An introduction to the historical Roman origins of Nimes where, amongst its Roman treasures, you can see one of the best preserved colliseums in Europe, which is still used for traditional entertainment today.
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Port Camargue
Yachting Marina in the Mediterranean
Built in the 1970s, the pleasure marina and harbour is the ideal base for docking, with its sheltered entrance and many nautical services provided. The port is also an excellent base from which to enjoy and explore the local area and the Camargue.
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Etang de Thau and Sète
Exploring the fishing communities around the Thau lagoon
For lovers of seafood, here is a guide to the region surrounding the Bassin de Thau, an inland salt lagoon linking one canal to another, and the setting for the Hérault's famous production of seafood. Thau Villages
Walking in the Pyrenees Catalan
A brief overview of some of the walks in the Pyrenees Orientales
Pyrenees resident and qualified mountain guide, Mike Rhodes, gives an overview of the hiking trails in the Cerdagne and Capcir in the Pyrenees Orientales and part of the Ariège, taking in crystal clear lakes and stupendous views along the way.
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Cathar Heritage in Languedoc Roussillon
Cathar sites in the south-west Languedoc-Roussillon
Remnants of the Languedoc-Roussillon's tradition of rebellion and resistance - symbolised by the Cathar followers - can be traced through the many castles and fortified towns which tell of the passionate struggles which continue to mark the Languedoc today.
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Minerve
One of the most beautiful villages in France
Minerve appears perched on an island of cliffs above deep gorges which have been formed on two sides by the Cesse and Brian rivers. The thin bridge crossing this chasm looks like it can hardly stand up - it is a wonder the Cathars who lived here managed to live under seige for as long as they did!
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Bambouseraie
150th Anniversary Celebration of the Gard's most famous Gardens
Discover the history of these beautiful and fascinating gardens, created by Eugène Mazel in 1856. Illustrated signs give a background to the people who maintained the gardens, and there are interactive areas which provide fun and education to young and old.
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Gardens of the Languedoc, south of France
The Parc des Camellias de la Prairie
The gardens of “Les Camellias de la Prairie” opened in 2005 and promise you a treat for your eyes in the months of February and March. This is a wondeful place for garden lovers and simply has to be on the list of places to visit in the Languedoc.
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Beautiful B&B in Ariege
A family-run high quality B&B in the heart of the village of Camon in Ariège. Forty minutes from Carcassonne airport. This historical monument has a renown restaurant using local fresh produce with flair and is situated in the ancient cloisters in the summer months.
Gourmet Cuisine Holidays
Enjoy excellent cuisine in an idyllic location, day after day and night after night, with a gourmet cuisine break at Domaine La Véronique.
Wine Tasting Courses near Carcassonne
Vinécole is the new wine experience of the Languedoc Roussillon. Learn about wine in a relaxed and social environment, with expert advice and in a superb location.
Camping Argeles
Situated minutes from sandy Mediterranean beaches, Les Fontaines offers camping in Argeles in a beautiful and natural setting. Camping Argeles
Languedoc Golf Courses
Enjoy golf courses in Languedoc-Roussillon where, with over 300 days of sunshine and 19 excellent golf courses, golfing is certainly at its best!
Activity Breaks - Languedoc Roussillon
Visit our activity holidays guide for Languedoc-Roussillon holiday operators offering cookery holidays, wine-tasting tours, walking trips, painting holidays, golf breaks and more!
