Languedoc-Roussillon
Located in southern France, bordering Spain and the Mediterranean sea.
Mountains,plains and coastline. Mono culture of wine, except Rousillion, fruit. Industries areas are at Nimes and Montpellier.
The word Languedoc oridinates from the "Oc" language, the region where once people spoke the language of Oc, whilst in the rest of France the people spoke Oui.
The turbulent history, Roman, Caroligien, Toulouse, Spain then France in 1659.
Excellent climate and beaches, the Camarague area.
Regional capital : Montpellier
Departments / Counties of Languedoc-Roussillon
| Number | Departement | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Pyrénées Orientales | Perpignan |
| 48 | Lozère | Mende |
| 34 | Hérault | Montpellier |
| 30 | Gard | Nîmes |
| 11 | Aude | Carcassonne |
Cruise, tour, trips, visits
Minervois Cruisers
Minervois Cruisers offers a quality fleet of self-drive canal boats for hire on the beautiful Canal du Midi in sunny southern France. Our boats are all-steel narrow and wide-beam English boats. Visit our site for availability, prices, and special offers.Events, expos, festivals
Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes
Pezenas Properties
A directory of gites and apartments.Aude Chambres D'Hôtes Languedoc
Pretty house 35 kilometers from Carcassone, with 5 bedrooms.Local websites
The Languedoc Page
Excellent guide to visiting, and living in theLanguedoc region. Photos, forums, ads and information for Expats.
