The stunning Languedoc arches 150 miles from the Pyrenees along the French coast, delivering a jewel-like trail of perfect golden beaches. Choose gites, holiday villas and holiday cottages in Languedoc and you'll discover a Mediterranean holiday with a difference! Towards the Spanish border, this part of the coast shelters pretty, peaceful villages like Collioure. Further east larger resorts attract families and water sports enthusiasts. The region's gorgeous scenery is full of exciting contrasts. A gite in Languedoc lets you explore the lovely forest clad Cévennes Mountains, complete with plunging gorges and caves, including the famous Grottes des Desmoiselles. Or head south east into the flat wetlands of the Camargue, where flamingos wade in shallow lagoons and white horses roam freely.

Take a holiday villa in Languedoc and marvel at the medieval fortifications at Carcassonne at sunset. Relax and watch colourful trawlers on the canals at Séte. Enjoy the lively bustle of Montpellier and the compelling Spanish and Moorish flavour of lovely Perpignan. The Languedoc is also home to countless Roman treasures. The 24,000 seat amphitheatre and columned temple at Nomes makes a wonderful day out. And there's the ancient Pont du Gard, the world famous bridge at least 2,000 years old. And don't forget the wine! A holiday cottage in Languedoc is a great way to explore the region's may fantastic wines. Take a tour of our Languedoc villas, cottages and gites - your perfect Languedoc self catering holiday starts here!

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Gastronomy

Beside the basics - olive oil, garlic and tomatoes - the cuisine features pork, often in a cassoulet, mutton, beef, mushrooms, beans, almonds, walnuts and chestnuts. Mussels and oysters are plentiful; fish dishes include Rouille - la Setoise (cuttlefish in tomatoes and saffron), bourride (a hearty fish stew) and brandade (creamed salt cod). Roquefort cheese harks from here; wines include those from Languedoc, Corbiéres and Roussillon.

Places of Interest

Explore the ancient port of Agde founded by the Greeks or Narbonne, the capital of Gaul’s first Roman colony. Visit the Abbey of Frontfroide near Narbonne, and the striking cathedral at BÈziers. Seek out one of the circulades (circular medieval villages) like Uzes. Watch barges glide along the tranquil, tree-lined Canal du Midi. Discover ancient dolmens or the museum at the Plaine des Dinosaures.

Sports and Leisure

Languedoc offers excellent walking, hiking and climbing. Water sports feature on many beaches and lakes; river activities include fishing, canoeing, kayaking and whitewater rafting. Hire cycles or mountain bikes, or horse ride at Cap d’Agde and Clermont l’Hérault. Tennis courts and golf courses are easy to find. There are several thermal spas in the area. Festivals include Carcassonne’s medieval celebration in July and August.

Weather

The fine sandy beaches of the Languedoc, are backed by a coastal plain dotted with some of France's most prolific vineyards, all bathed in warm Mediterranean sunshine for much of the year, whilst the wild and mountainous hinterland provides cooler air. ideal for more energetic pusuits.

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Getting there

The Languedoc region can be reached after a full day's driving following an overnight crossing to Caen with Brittany Ferries or an early morning P&O crossing or Eurotunnel to Calais.  

For a more leisurely journey, travel the day before and break up the drive with a stop in a hotel en route.

Flying to your Languedoc villa is a great option with frequent low cost flights to Carcassonne, Montpellier, Toulouse, Nimes and Beziers all offering easy access.