Travel guide Languedoc-Roussillon
Always Heading Towards the Mediterranean
Rent a large holiday home or apartment from a private owner and embark on an unforgettable
city break in Languedoc-Roussillon in France. The region encompasses the departments of
Aude,
Gard, Hérault, and
Pyrénées-Orientales along the Mediterranean coast and the department of Lozère, which is part of the Central Massif. You can travel to your accommodation via Montpellier-Méditerrannée Airport or by train. Several TGV connections lead into the region, for example, to Montpellier, Perpignan, Carcassonne, or Narbonne. By car, the journey from southern and central Germany is via the A5 and from Mulhouse via the A36. From Saarbrücken or Luxembourg, the A31 leads directly south. The motorways are subject to tolls but ensure a fast arrival at your accommodation.
The Sun as a Permanent Guest
Around 300 sunny days per year can be expected in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The climate is sunny all year round. Temperatures of around 16 degrees Celsius are reached as early as March. In September and October, conditions are ideal for hiking enthusiasts. If you want to travel with your dog, you should check the offers for holiday homes or apartments that explicitly allow pets. A
holiday with a dog in Languedoc-Roussillon can also be an unforgettable experience.
Following in the Footsteps of the Ancient Greeks and Romans
The landscapes of Languedoc and Roussillon now form a joint pleasure region based on a long tradition. Olive trees and grapevines have been planted in the area since ancient Greek and Roman times. Wine lovers and gourmets will get their money's worth with the Cuisine du terroir. Many of the local specialties can be tasted at the typical festivals in the picturesque villages. Classics include the Cassoulet bean stew, Pélardon cheese, stockfish puree, or honey from the Cevennes. Fine wines are the Blanquette sparkling wine from Limoux or the wine from Corbière. The region produces around 9 million hectoliters of wine per year. The range extends from simpler everyday wines to absolute gourmet highlights. Allow yourself to savor this gastronomic heritage during a holiday with a holiday home or apartment to your heart's content!
Beaches, Flamingos, and Caves
200 kilometers of sandy beach in Languedoc-Roussillon spoil holidaymakers with holiday homes or apartments, both young and old. The endless sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages, idyllic coves, and marinas let you stroll through a unique region. In the Petite Camargue, you can even observe flamingos or countless migratory birds. A top tip for your holiday in Languedoc-Roussillon is also a visit to the impressive caves. In total, there are 15 cave systems open to visitors. Hike through fabulous stalactite caves with narrow alleys and huge halls. Particularly worth seeing are the caves of Trabuc or the Méduse, a gigantic white stalactite located in the Grotte de Clamouse.
Palaces and Canals
Countless highlights will accompany you on your holiday with a private holiday home or apartment in Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Culture and history enthusiasts will be thrilled by the arenas in Nîmes, the exposed cobbled streets in front of Narbonne Cathedral, the aqueduct bridge Pont du Gard near Uzès, or the ruins of Ensérune. A magnificent medieval old town extends in Carcassonne. Fantastic baroque palaces stand in Uzès and Pézenas. Perpignan presents you with the Palace of the Kings of Mallorca. Museums and galleries can be found in almost every town. The most interesting are located in Céret, Montpellier, or Nîmes. Montpellier, the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon, is considered exceptionally innovative and lively. Be captivated by the old town and magnificent gardens, or let the stream of guests from all over the world carry you into one of the cafés or locals. The gorges of Aude,
Hérault,
Ardèche, or Vis offer action and spectacle with hiking, climbing, or canoeing. The Canal du Midi is unmistakable, where you can relax on its banks or chug along on boats. An idyllic highlight is Sète - an Italian-influenced fishing town nestled between the sea and the lagoon lake Étang de Thau.