| Although Languedoc-Roussillon
covers only a twentieth of France, it concentrates in its
area an incredible variety of scenery, soils and micro-
climates. Languedoc, the "crossroads of Europe", can be
proud of its long history of the meeting (and sometimes
clashing) of cultures. With 300 days of sun a year, Languedoc-Rousillon
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With such a variety, this region will please everybody.
Languedoc-Rousillon looking seaside, it's 125 miles
of beaches and numerous seaside resorts. If it's not
enough, don't forget that Spain and the famous Costa
Brava is just on the other side of the Pyrenees! It's
also the marshland of Camargue and its wildlife: white
local horses, black bulls prepared for the corrida,
pink flamingos... And with the "Tramontane",
a constant wind coming from the North West, windsurfers
and sailors will love this part of the Coast!
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| Languedoc-Rousillon looking
inland, it's the Corbieres mountains and the Catalonian
Pyrenees. It's also the breathtaking Gorges du Tarn, a
paradise for trout fishermen but also for lovers of canoeing.
In the backcountry of Montpellier, the meeting of the two
strong winds, la Tramontane et le Mistral, gives to this
aera marvellous colors and pure air almost all around the
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Lovers of history and old rocks
can visit the world famous medieval city of Carcassonne,
the ruins of the Cathar castles, the roman city of Nimes
and its arena, Perpignan... . The history has embodied
in the architecture and the countryside -- the cloistered
calm of Romanesque abbeys and churches, and the very different
sort of peace to be found in Cathar castles in ruins perched
on rocky crags.
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www.cr-languedocroussillon.fr :
a very useful and well built website about this region, realised
by the tourist office of Languedoc-Rousillon. You can also
order a free brochure about Languedoc-Rousillon.
www.sunfrance.com :with
this website, the Regional Tourist Board and regional professionals
in the tourist sector have provided a range of useful information
and practical advice to help you plan your next holiday in
Languedoc-Roussillon
www.archetype-it.com/corbieres :
this website covers the Corbières wine region, to the south
and east of the medieval city of Carcassonne. Behind the label
on that bottle of robust red wine, you will discover the history,
the landscape, the food, the wines of course, and the people.
You can also find information that help you plan your holiday.
www.little-france.com/perpignan :
discover through this website the amazing city of Perpignan
and its historic heritage.
last update: January 17, 2001
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