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Welcome to the biggest and one of the most beautiful
region of France! This land has a tumultuous past which
has left its imprint in the minds and the the buildings.
The cathar castles which dominates from their peaks the
landscapes, the majestuous and architectural masterpieces
of religious buildings like the abbey of Senanques or
the Cathedral Sainte Cécile in Albi, the several
fortified villages hidden in the countryside... can testify
of it!
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History and landscapes have contributed to create a
diversity maybe unique in France. Discover Toulouse and
the cathedral Saint-Sernin (the largest Roman church
in the Western world); the wild plateau of Larzac and
its famous blue cheese, the Roquefort; the city of Lourdes
at the foot of the majestic Pyrenees mountains; the medieval
city of Cordes-sur-Ciel... In Midi-Pyrenees, heritage
of the past is integrated in scenic landscapes where
you can enjoy unforgetable hikes.
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But we can't describe South West without talking about
food and "art de vivre". People of this region
know more than anywhere in France what a good meal means.
Let's enjoy the several wines and digestifs, the foie
gras of Gers or the cassoulet of Castelnaudary. Don'
expect to begin a diet in this land!
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www.visit-midi-pyrenees.com :
this website offers a comprehensive guide of Midi-Pyrenees
(art of living, accomodation, restaurants, a description of
many lovely towns and villages...) and a regional search engine.
www.tourisme-midi-pyrenees.com :
official website of the Tourist Board. You can discover many
beautiful pictures of Midi-Pyrenees and a list of thematic
trips: for kids, traditional houses, nature... (in French only)
www.lourdes-france.com :
This official web site of the city of Lourdes offers some useful
information needed to stay in this world pilgrimage center
and a webcam of the grotto.
last update: January 12, 2001

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