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Languedoc-Rousillon Information
Getting here
Ryanair (0906 270 5656 - www.ryanair.com) flights from Stansted to Carcassonne, Nimes, Perpignan and Montpellier
and flights from Liverpool and Luton to Nimes.
Flybe (0871 700 0123 - www.flybe.com) flights from Bristol and Southampton to Perpignan.
GB Airways (0870 850 9850 - www.gbairways.com) from Gatwick to Montpellier.
British Airways (0870 850 9850 - www.britishairways.com) flights from Gatwick, Manchester and Newcastle to Montpellier.
BY ROAD
Take the A10 from Paris, then the A20 from Orleans on to Toulouse. Here the A61 leads to the A9, which
carries on south to Perpignan and north to Montpellier and Nimes.
BY RAIL
TGV services run between Paris, Gare de Lyon and Nimes, Montpellier and Perpignan. Services also operate
between Lille Europe and Perpignan. For details, contact Rail Europe (08708 371 371 - www.raileurope.co.uk).
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Average monthly temperature in Languedoc-Roussillon in Celsius
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Languedoc-Roussillon |
12 |
12 |
12 |
18 |
20 |
27 |
28 |
28 |
26 |
21 |
16 |
14 |
| London |
6 |
7 |
10 |
13 |
17 |
20 |
22 |
21 |
19 |
14 |
10 |
7 |
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Major cities: Montpellier, Perpignan, Nîmes,
Carcassone
Gallo Roman history and
monuments
Mediterranean beaches, dry, sunny climate with quaint coastal
towns and ports
Catalonian influence
Rugged mountains and
vineyards
Ruins of Cathare castles
A wealth of history lies in the
Languedoc-Roussillon region. Roman monuments, Greek ruins, medieval
castles and ancient villages are set amidst a patchwork of vineyards,
farmlands, mountains and plateaus.
The walled city of Carcassonne encompasses
towers, dungeons, moats and drawbridges and serves as one of the most
impressive examples of medieval France. Many of the citadels and
fortresses are perched high atop cliffs and rocky mountains. The Chateau
de Peyrepertuse provides a breathtaking panoramic view from dizzying
heights. Ruins of the former Cathare castles can be seen throughout the
region.
Montpelier is a lively and radiant university town with
squares, gardens and majestic mansions. The town of Nîmes is built
around a Roman amphitheatre and Perpignan offers the unmistakable
characteristics of Catalan.
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| Places of interest |
| Aigues-Mortes |
Medieval city |
| Béziers |
Wine capital of the region, St. Nazaire cathedral, Canal du Midi |
| Carcassonne |
Largest medieval walled city in Europe |
| Limoux |
Medieval town, Notre Dame de Marseilla Basilica, St. Martin church |
| Montpellier |
Famous for universities, Musée de l'Infanterie, Fabre Museum |
| Narbonne |
Roman sites, Gothic cathedral |
| Nîmes |
Roman remains and amphitheatre, Pont du Gard |
| Perpignan |
Kings Palace |
| Pézenas. |
Molière's home |
| Villeneuve-les-Avignon |
Royal City and residence of popes in 14th century |
Cooking is Provençal,
characterized by garlic and olive oil with delicious sausages and
smoked hams. The region produces delicious pastries and sweetmeats
made from almond paste and flavored with aniseed, pistachio and
orange - flower water. Fish is popular along the coast: fish soup
bourride in Sète. Wines include the reds
of Corbières, Minervois, and the sweet Banyuls and
Muscat. |
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