Most tourists start their journey in Paris, but there is definitely
much more and now that I have discovered the Languedoc. Last month I
had the opportunity to visit one of the most exciting parts of France
known as the Languedoc-Roussillon. The region is an undiscovered gem
filled with breathtaking coastline, some of France’s best cuisine, rich
medieval history and amazing architecture like chateaux (castles) and
cathedrals. Bordering Provence, the Languedoc Roussillon is just as
charming and beautiful, also touches the Mediterranean, but is less
tourist-ridden and less expensive. France’s most upcoming wines are
from this region. It is also a far cry from the Provence or the Cote
d’Azur vacation spots many tourists flock to. For me what made it
special was the fact that it was bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the
east and the Pyrenees Mountains to the south. Today, access has been
greatly facilitated by the opening of the Millau Viaduct, which has
become the centre point of a giant human merry-go-round linking the
Clermont plain to the Mediterranean via the A75. Situated just three
hours from Paris by TGV (high speed train), with services to
Montpellier International Airport, the region boasts a wealth of
different landscapes, traditions and talents waiting to be discovered.

With its colour full local markets, its 300 days a year of sunshine
warming its rich coastline, 220 Km of fine sandy beaches, its charming
villages and welcoming towns- all make the visitors experience a
harmonious combination architectural sites and life in a regional
prefecture and cultural capital of the south. You’ll know after this
trip what makes south of France so unique, which includes its
small-scale wine growers, its cuisine inspired by southern France
traditions, its popular culture, village festivals and local
traditions. For more information you click Fashion Designers
and get details. It is the world’s largest wine-producing region.
Languedoc’s wine production exceeds that of Bordeaux, of Australia, and
that of South Africa and Chile combined. Languedoc-Roussillon’s wine
represents a third of the volume of all French output. I even spent a
day out with a local wine producer. He took us out to his vineyards to
show us the wines, soil and newly formed grapes soon ready for harvest
coming September. Of course the days out in the wine country could not
have been complete without a private tasting with a selection of white,
rosé and reds from his vineyard. A visit to the Languedoc would not be
complete without a stop at the famous town of Carcassonne known for its
stunning medieval city and delicious regional specialty, Cassoulet. Bon
Voyage.