Description
Rhone to Pyrenees, Spain to Montagne Noire. Romans. Oc language. Cathar Crusade. Medieval Carcassonne. Cosmopolitan Montpellier. Endless beaches. Stay at
Languedoc Rentals
Weather
High temps: July: 28C/82F, perfect beach. Cold winters 12C/54F - snow in Cevennes, Pyrenees.
Food
Garlic, olive oil, foie gras, sanglier, venison. Cassoulet. Mussels, oysters. Wine: Corbieres, Minervois, Banyuls, Limoux sparkling, Muscat dessert.
Travel
Fly to
Montpellier,
Perpignan, Nimes (
Ryanair), Carcassonne (
Ryanair), Beziers (
Airlinair)
Trivia
Champagne invented in Limoux, and Mince Pies in Pezenas.