Languedoc-Roussillon: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Languedoc-Roussillon
The ski area of Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude offers around 200 kilometres of slopes. Languedoc-Roussillon combines the coast, mountains, lively cities and the landscapes of the Causses.
If you would like to book a hotel in Languedoc-Roussillon, this regional overview is available to help you plan your trip.
Winter, nature and activities
The foothills of the Cévennes can be explored on foot, by donkey or by steam train. Kayaking is possible in the Tarn gorges. Sailing, sea kayaking, windsurfing, kite surfing and diving are all practised on the Bassin de Thau.
The Bassin de Thau is the largest lagoon in Languedoc-Roussillon. The Languedoc coast stretches for 220 kilometres and includes seaside resorts.
Canals and paths
Cycling along the Canal du Midi is one of the region's activities for visitors. The Canal du Midi connects Toulouse with Sète and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.
Visitors can hire a licence-free riverboat on the Canal du Midi without prior experience. Sightseeing cruises on the Canal du Midi depart from Sète, Béziers, Carcassonne, Castelnaudary and Toulouse.
The Canal des Deux Mers brings together 360 kilometres of navigable waterways and a cycle route along the towpath between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Culture and history
Saint-Nazaire Cathedral retains the appearance it had in the Middle Ages, including stained-glass windows from the 14th century. The Via Domitia route features ancient Roman structures. The old fortified city in Carcassonne is also part of the region's cultural heritage.
The observatory on Mont Aigoual offers a viewpoint over the Languedoc-Roussillon landscape.
Food and wine
Languedoc-Roussillon cuisine uses olive oil, garlic, basil and herbs from the garrigue. Oysters from the Thau Basin are considered a regional speciality. Corbières is one of the wine appellations associated with Languedoc.
Pélardon is one of the cheeses associated with Languedoc-Roussillon cuisine.
For further regional context: Gard, Lozère.
For the broader travel overview: France.
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