Languedoc has the highest annual sunshine average in France and with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. The summer heat is moderated by a northern breeze providing an agreeable climate.
Languedoc Roussillon is perfect for South of France beach holidays: more than 40 of the region’s beaches fly the blue flag, the European award for clean bathing water.
Regattas, cruises, fishing contests and wind surfing events draw the crowds to lively modern resorts such as Le Grau-du-Roi-Port-Camargue, La Grande-Motte, with its bold architecture, and Gruissan, Leucate, La Franqui, Port Barcarès and Saint-Cyprien.