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Languedoc

Description: Languedoc is a former province of France, now continued in the modern-day régions of Languedoc-Roussillon and ... more

Languedoc ... Midi-Pyrénées in the south of France, and whose capital city was Toulouse, now in Midi-Pyrénées. It had an area of approximately 42,700 km² (16,490 sq. miles). Languedoc should not be confused with the linguistic and cultural area of Occitania, to which it belongs, but which is larger than Languedoc. Close to Spain, Provence, Carcassonne and the playgrounds of Europe yet with unspoiled beaches and traditional villages.

Newest Review: ... views of the area. The Gorges du Tarn ***************** These Gorges are dramatic gorges running from Le Rozier, north of Millau, to Quézac, in the Lozère department of the Massif Central. This is in the northern part of Languedoc - Roussillon. The gorges are very deep and they follow the course of the River Tarn for 50 kilometres. Although you can see their beauty from a car and driving, ... more

... the road does get busy so it is best to get out and walk around for the best views. You can if you wish hire a canoe which sounds exciting but not for me as I am a scary cat. The most extreme view is from Saint-Georges-de-Lévéjac, 15 km north of Le...more

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My lovely Languedoc! (1862 words)
by - written on 30/06/08 (Very useful, 121 readings)
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I first started visiting this area of France when I was in my early thirties and going through that very pretentious stage of thinking I was a wine buff and could recognise all the wines from the South West region. I was never one for talking about the bouquets and aromas of wine but I did used to think I was pretty accurate at guessing wines from the south west region of France. Older and wiser as (Ian Botham would say) I drink anything now and in fact I am not really sure if I am so mad about wine - cheap or expensive. I still drink a glass or two but I prefer beer these days. Once a luddite always a luddite. This region of France is well known for producing ... Read the complete review

More on the Languedoc (237 words)
by - written on 25/09/00 (Very useful, 91 readings)
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We've stayed in the Languedoc on a number of occasions and have wonderful memories of each and every time. The area is teeming with history and natural beauty. There are things to do and see within reach of every part. From Carcassonne, a fairytale medieval town, through to The Cirque de Navacelles, a hole in the ground like you wouldn't believe....The sun shines seemingly endlessly and the people are friendly and helpful. When you tell people that "The French" are friendly they generally don't believe you, their only previous experience of them being visits to Calais, Paris and the North. The further South you go the nicer and more ... Read the complete review

Lovely Languedoc (217 words)
by - written on 06/07/00 (Very useful, 59 readings)
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We have had two holidays in the lovely Languedoc region, and are going again for 2 weeks this September, so we obviously think it is wonderful! It is a very beautiful area. The first time we went we went to Agde, a lovely area round from the Carmague and the Riviera. The Camargue is near enough to visit, and this is a wonderful area, with its wild horses, and bulls, and flamingos. Last year we went to Argeles, near Perpignan and the Spanish borders, and this was an even more beautiful area. There is so much to see round there. The Pyrenees are near enough to visit, and are a must - especially the ride on the little yellow train up into the mountains. Andorra ... Read the complete review