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of fine sandy beaches, a hinterland rising up the foothills of the
Massif Central and the Pyrenees… Languedoc-Roussillon is a
land full of character, stretched out under almost permanent sunshine.
Profoundly influenced by the Mediterranean, Languedoc-Roussillon
shares a border with Spain as far as the Rhône delta. Its
long beaches alternate with wild lagoons – a paradise for
flamingos. Its annual 300 days of sunshine draw large numbers of
holidaymakers, who take away unforgettable memories of the beautiful
natural surroundings, monuments, characterful villages and towns
such as Montpellier, Nîmes, Carcassonne, Uzès and the
Pont du Gard (four sites included on the Unesco World Heritage list)
– to say nothing of the cultural circuits with prehistoric,
Roman or Cathar themes. In the hinterland, charm and authenticity
have been extensively preserved. The Haut Languedoc and Cévennes
nature reserves and the wooded slopes of Cerdagne are always popular
with hikers. This colourful country also produces fine wines which
every year earn the respect of greater numbers of wine lovers…
And that's only the beginning! |
