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Regional information about Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Map of Languedoc-Roussillon France

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 in Languedoc-Roussillon

66 Pyrénées OrientalesPerpignan
48 LozèreMende
34 HéraultMontpellier
30 GardNîmes
11 AudeCarcassonne

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

Carcassonne festival


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.



Real estate, property

Languedoc Immobilier

La Roque
Property and real estate in southern France.

Universities, colleges, schools

Pôle européen de Montpellier et Languedoc-Roussil

University of Montpellier

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Special offers

The top boat and barge cruise offers in France

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