Languedoc Tourist Information

Languedoc sightseeing is rich and varied, rather like it's landscape. The region is made up of miles, or should I say Kilometres, of gentle coastline with a rugged hinterland.

It's clean sandy beaches are perfect for family holidays, with resorts ranging from traditional fishing villages to new purpose-built resorts. Inland is quieter, with acres of vineyards in the Corbieres and Minervois and mountain walks in the Haut Languedoc.

A rich architectural heritage ranges from Roman to Romanesque, contrasting with the modern, vibrant atmosphere of the main cities. This varied canvas means that if Languedoc sightseeing is what you're looking for, you will not be disappointed.

Below you will find a selection of recommended sightseeing points. These vary from interesting cities to some of the best Languedoc Markets to Roman architectural remains. Whatever your preference, there is sure to be some Languedoc sightseeing that is right for you.

Below are 11 of our favourite places to visit but we also have details on the following towns and villages: Agde  * Ales  * Arles  * Banyuls Sur Mer  * Bedarieux  * Canet en Roussillon  * Capestang  * Clermont L'Herault  * La Grande Motte  * Lunel  * Les Angles  * Magalas  * Port Vendres  * Prades  * Sete  * Valras Plage  *

Situated at Cap D’Agde, Aqualand is one of Europe’s best known water parks.

With nine slides, a huge wave pool, and play areas for younger children.

Aqualand will always be a popular family day out.

 

Aigues Mortes is picturesque because, unlike most medieval cities, it has not been greatly restored.

On the edge of the Camargue, Aigues mortes makes a good trip if you fancy something different

 

 

Beziers is primarily famous for it’s bullfights, rugby, and wine from the vineyards of the surrounding area.

Although it has several other points of interest that you may not have heard about.

 

 

Cap D’Agde is a large modern marina development with 14 km of golden sandy beaches.

There are waterside restaurants, nightclubs, sports centres, golf, and Aqualand Cap D'Agde which is a water park and Europe’s largest naturist centre

A great all round holiday resort!

An area of wetlands, pastures, dunes and salt flats the Camargue is a largely untamed natural reserve, inhabited by egrets, pink flamingos and ibises.

The pastures provide gazing for sheep, and small white horses.

 

 

Read all about the medieval City of Carcassonne. It’s history, where it is, opening hours and where to stay.

See photos of this walled medieval city or pay a visit and stay in 5 star luxury.

 

 

South of Perpignan, just before you get to the Spanish border, Collioure, a small fishing port is dominated by the Chateau Royal.

It was here that Matisse painted some of his most colourful pieces.A great place to visit for a lazy lunch on the quayside of the old harbour.

 

Montpellier is one of the liveliest cities in the south of France, and the capital of the Languedoc Roussillon.

We also have detailed information on:

Montpellier Estate Agents  * Montpellier Airport   * Montpellier Apartments  * Montpellier Beaches  * Montpellier Golf   * Montpellier Holidays  * Montpellier Hotels   * Montpellier Museums  * Montpellier Parking  * Montpellier Property  * Montpellier Restaurants  * Montpellier Shopping  * Montpellier Tours  * Montpellier Villas  * Montpellier Weather  *

Nimes is one of the larger Cities in the Languedoc and is a good and popular place for long weekend breaks. Nimes also has a busy airport that is served by a number of airlines from the UK.

We have deatiled sections on:

Nimes Estate Agents    Nimes Airport     Nimes Apartments    Nimes Beaches    Nimes Golf     Nimes Holidays    Nimes Hotels     Nimes Museums    Nimes Property    Nimes Restaurants    Nimes Shopping    Nimes Villas    Nimes Weather

Nestled between the Mediterranean sea and the Haut Languedoc (The hilly bit), Pezenas is a town rich with the sort of good living that the Languedoc is famous for.

It’s wines and speciality foods are numerous, such as “Les Petits Pates de Pezenas”

 

Perpignan is one of the areas largest Cities and to help you organise a weekend break or day trip we a compiled a number of pages with deatiled information on:

Perpignan  * Perpignan Golf  * Perpignan Beaches  * Perpignan Holidays  * Perpignan Airport  * Perpignan Property  * Perpignan Estate Agents  * Perpignan Shopping  * Perpignan Museums  * Perpignan Weather  * Perpignan Apartments  * Perpignan Villas  * Perpignan Restuarants  * Perpignan Hotels  *

If you want some of the best Languedoc sightseeing, then the Pont du Gard is a landmark that you simply must visit.

Find out about it here, it’s history, how to find it, and what’s there when you get there.

 

 

St Guilhem le Desert is a perfect little village with, apart from the Abbey, beautiful houses in yellow stone, and a shady square, with a gushing fountain and a magnificent plain tree

 

 

 

The Sigean Safari Park is a Reserve Africaine situated fifteen kilometres south of Narbonne and eight kilometres to the north of the town of Sigean. 

It is in a beautiful setting surrounded by the Peyriac and Sigean ponds and natural Mediterranean vegetation.

Sigean Safari Park

 

I have given each languedoc sightseeing spot map coordinates so you can easily find it on one of three local Michelin maps that cover the Languedoc region. These maps are fantastic, and whether you are sightseeing or just finding your way around, will make your holiday a whole lot better.

Buy before you leave home, as these maps are often sold out over here during the holiday season.

Gard and Herault	Map No.339
Lozere	Map No.330
Aude and Pyrenees-Orientales	Map No.344

I'm going to be adding to this page for quite some time as there is so much Languedoc sightseeing to write about. So if you don't see something of interest, the chances are it won't be long before there's something new to read about.

So please keep coming back to check what's happened and see what new pages I've built.