Holiday Home to Rent in Languedoc-Roussillon
| 17 January 2010
Region Information
- Major city: Montpellier, Perpignan, Nîmes, Carcassone
- Gallo Roman history and monuments
- Mediterranean beaches, dry, sunny climate with quaint coastal towns and ports
- Catalonian influence
- Rugged mountains and vineyards
- Ruins of Cathare castles
A wealth of history lies in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Roman monuments, Greek ruins, medieval castles and ancient villages are set amidst a patchwork of vineyards, farmlands, mountains and plateaus.
The walled city of Carcassonne encompasses towers, dungeons, moats and drawbridges and serves as one of the most impressive examples of medieval France. Many of the citadels and fortresses are perched high atop cliffs and rocky mountains. The Chateau de Peyrepertuse provides a breathtaking panoramic view from dizzying heights. Ruins of the former Cathare castles can be seen throughout the region.
Montpelier is a lively and radiant university town with squares, gardens and majestic mansions. The town of Nîmes is built around a Roman amphitheatre and Perpignan offers the unmistakable characteristics of Catalan.
Places of Interest
| Aigues-Mortes | Medieval city |
| Béziers | Wine capital of the region, St. Nazaire cathedral, Canal du Midi |
| Carcassonne | Largest medieval walled city in Europe |
| Limoux | Medieval town, Notre Dame de Marseilla Basilica, St. Martin church |
| Montpellier | Famous for universities, Musée de l'Infanterie, Fabre Museum |
| Narbonne | Roman sites, Gothic cathedral |
| Nîmes | Oman remains and amphitheatre, Pont du Gard |
| Perpignan | Kings Palace |
| Pézenas | Molière's home |
| Villeneuve-les-Avignon | Royal City of and residence of popes in 14th century |
Tourism and Sports
Pottery, Catalan fabrics, Cacharel designer wear, cork
Barging on Canal du Midi
Golf, biking, hiking, horseback riding
Cuisine
Cooking is Provençal, characterized by garlic and olive oil with delicious sausages and smoked hams. The region produces delicious pastries and sweetmeats made from almond paste and flavored with aniseed, pistachio and orange - flower water. Fish is popular along the coast: fish soup bourride in Sète. Wines include the reds of Corbières, Minervois, and the sweet Banyuls and Muscat.
Languedoc-Roussillon Holiday Homes
Situated in the peaceful historic village of caveirac with local shops, restaurants and bars, 10 km west of nîmes, within easy rech of the camargue, mediterranean coast and cévennes. An area with a rich heritage and many roman remains. No to miss: pont du gard, arles, nîmes, orange, uzès, montpe... £1,117/Week |
25 ROUTE DES PYRENEES |
Surrounded by magnificent landscape, half way between the coast and the mountain, and approximately 40-minute drive from the cities of montpellier and nîmes, ganges offers a very pleasant holiday setting. Environment : peaceful setting with panoramic views of the village and surrounding mountains,... £652/Week |
Designed by the californian ronald frearn, the massane 18-hole course (par 72, 6044 metres) is situated in the town of baillargues, 15 km from montpellier, between nîmes and sète. The domain offer top class facilities with several restaurants on site, two swimming pools and a fitness centre. The... £715/Week |
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