Surrounding Area
Languedoc
The Mediterranean sunshine, the wide variety of landscapes and the quality of its welcome lie at the heart of the art of living in Languedoc-Roussillon, making it a magnificent and generous area that continues to attract and enchant large numbers of visitors from across the world.
By the sea or deep in the countryside, the traditions of extending a warm welcome and sharing ideas and experiences are some of the region's great assets.
Private terraces or pavement cafés, public spaces where people can meet and talk, festive traditions, famous wines, games of pétanque, walks along the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, open-air markets, picturesque hotels, gourmet restaurants and much more. This relaxed way of life is also reflected in the work of local craftsmen, the freshness of the local produce, and the abundance and variety of artistic inspiration seen in the area's heritage and through the many creative people who have made their home here.