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Description
| Cuisine | Places
of Interest
 Major
Cities: Montpellier,
Perpignan, Nîmes, Carcassonne
Gallo
Roman history and monuments mingle with Catalonian influences.
Mediterranean
beaches, dry, sunny climate with quaint coastal towns and ports.
Rugged
mountains, vineyards and ruins
of Cathare castles.
Rent
a home in sunshine land with 300+ days of sun.
Description
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. Nancyhelen
and Herni, YOUR FRENCH CONNEXION owners have long researched and
lived in this region to prepare great home stays for our clients.
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.
Let
us help you visit this region of France.
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 all
improving each year.
Enjoy
Languedoc-Roussillon this year.
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Places
of Interest
Aigues-Mortes Medieval
city completely walled.
Béziers Wine
capital of the region, St. Nazaire cathedral, Canal du Midi, great
Bed and Breakfast place for students with our friends Alan and
Renata.
Carcassonne Largest
medieval walled city in Europe, Stay in an old bakery with a San
Francisco couple.
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 and gateway to Barcalona, Spain.
Nîmes Roman
remains and amphitheater, Pont du Gard and more great accommodations
Perpignan Kings
Palace and ancient city
Pézenas Molière's
home
Villeneuve-les-Avignon Royal
City of and residence of popes in 14th century
We are
pleased to share some highlights of cities from www.francetourism.com.
You will also find us on their site under Washington State.
Enjoy
Languedoc-Roussillon.
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