Eating out in The Languedoc

Languedoc Cuisine - Try ‘Boles de Picolat’, a traditional local dish of lamb, beef or pork, cooked in a sauce of tomato and green olives. Sample the famous Corbières, Saint Chinian and Faugères red wines, which are rich, spicy and full-bodied.

Typical dishes include ‘cassoulet’ and mussels baked in garlic butter, or stuffed. Famous wines include Fitou, Côtes-du-Roussillon, Minervois and Corbières.

Listel is a light, fruity and fresh ‘Vin de Table’. ‘Blanquette de Limoux’, the oldest sparkling wine in the world, has a delicate fruity flavour and is ideal as a dessert wine or when mixed with ‘Crème de cassis’ (blackcurrant liqueur) to make ‘Kir’.

The area boasts some very fine fortified sweet wines which are ideal ice cold as aperitifs or dessert wines.

Below you will find a selection of suggested sightseeing points. These vary from interesting cities to some of the best Languedoc Markets to Roman architectural remains. Whatever your preference, there is sure to be some Languedoc sightseeing that is right for you.

Days out in The Languedoc

The Pont du Gard - a magnificent 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct which is the highest bridge the Romans ever made. Swim under the bridge for the best views!

Carcassonne - a turreted fortress that was at the centre of numerous religious conflicts. A good introduction to the history of the Cathars who made the city their stronghold

Grotte de Clamouse & St-Guilhem-le-Désert - the Grotte de Clamouse, one of the most impressive caves in the area, then onto St-Guilhem, often voted the prettiest village in France with its abbey and pottery shops.

Cevennes National Park - the second largest national park in France, - a walker's paradise with cross-country skiing on Mont Aigoual in winter and horse riding in the summer

Aigues Morte - is picturesque because, unlike most medieval cities, it has not been greatly restored. On the edge of the Camargue, Aigues mortes makes a good trip if you fancy something different.

Collioure - South of Perpignan, just before you get to the Spanish border, Collioure, a small fishing port is dominated by the Chateau Royal.
It was here that Matisse painted some of his most colourful pieces.A great place to visit for a lazy lunch on the quayside of the old harbour.

Montpellier - is one of the liveliest cities in the south of France, and the capital of the Languedoc Roussillon.

Nimes - Nimes is one of the larger Cities in the Languedoc and is a good and popular place for long weekend breaks. Nimes also has a busy airport that is served by a number of airlines from the UK.