French regions - Languedoc Roussillon

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The Languedoc Roussillon region, where the Pyrenees Mountains plunge into the Mediterranean and with miles of fine sandy beaches, is a land full of character and sunshine. It shares a border with Spain as far as the Rhône delta and its hinterland rises up to the foothills of the Massif Central.

In 1963, the French Government developed a "New Riviera" here, radically re-fashioning over 100 miles of coast with a sparkling group of seafront resorts. It is now a modern resort area whose stunning architecture gleams under the annual 300 days of Mediterranean sunshine. Its long beaches alternate with wild lagoons - a paradise for flamingos.

In the hinterland, its charms have been preserved. The Haut Languedoc and Cévennes nature reserves and the wooded slopes of Cerdagne are popular with hikers in the beautiful natural surroundings. This colourful country also produces fine wines and boasts distinctive Catalan cuisine.

Long known as an area of abundant historic riches and monuments, it houses character villages and towns such as Montpellier, Nîmes, Carcassonne, Uzès and the Pont du Gard, having been touched by the prehistoric, Roman and Cathar times.

The Languedoc comprises of the Aude, Gard, Herault, Lozere and Pyrenees Orientales departments.

Related Links :

- Tourist Office Languedoc Roussillon : Information and travel tips to help you plan your French holidays in Languedoc Roussillon, one of the most beautiful regions of France.

- Tourist Office Aude : From the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees, in the Aude Cathar Country you will discover not only the Cathar castles, but also the Medieval City of Carcassonne, the Canal du Midi, bright seaside resorts such as Narbonne-Plage, and the pink flamingos which populate the coastal lagoons…

- Tourist Office Gard : Information about the Gard department.

- Tourist Office Hérault : Information about the Hérault department

- Tourist Office Pyrénées-Orientales : Practical information about the Pyrénées-Orientales

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