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Languedoc-Roussillon |
The holiday homes rented out by Villagrande are mainly located in rural, non urban areas.
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The region Languedoc-Roussillon characterises itself through its vast versatility. The region is easily accesable, comparatively cheap, has historical and captivating cities, an interesting hinterland and breathtaking nature areas. It's very sunny, the temperatures are agreeabe and the sea with its broad sandy bay beaches is suitable for children. Here you can combine a range of holidays with trips to the rough nature areas or visits to the interesting cities. The splendid coast of the Languedoc-Roussillon stretches for 240 km. along the Mediterranean sea. Almost 40 bays and ports in the Languedoc-Roussillon hoist the blue flag daily, the European indicator for clean swimming water. The sun-impregnated coast stretches until Argelès-sur-Mer. Beyond that, near the Spanish border, the rocky capes of the Côte Vermeille arise from the sea. The coastal villages radiate their entirely own character that is still instilled with the past. Great painters, such as Matisse and Picasso, were inspired here. The hinterland has an untouched, savage beauty with a lot of caves, nature parks, plateaus and deep river valleys that encourages one to take part in the splendid walks. On the Canal du midi you can explore almost 240 km navigable water ways. In the 325 meters deep kettle valley of Cirque the Navacelles lies the well-known fairytale-like village Navacelles, with houses from the 10th century, that certainly is worth a visit. The Languedoc-Roussillon is well known for its ancient heritage and the annually returning colourful festivals, open air theatres and grape harvest festivals. Old traditions are still an inextricable part of daily life, whereas also golf, tennis, canoeing and going out belong to the current holiday possibilities.
Of course a visit to the following impressive cities cannot be missed on your holiday:
Montpellier:
the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon is a typical Mediterranean city, where historical buildings find themselves next to the most modern architecture and life still goes on in a relaxed tempo.
Nîmes:
the Roman city of Gard with famous construction work such as its amphitheatre, the temple, the August port and the graceful Maison Carrée.
Carcassonne:
the medieval city of Aude, where the citadel is one of the most well-known national monuments of France.
Narbonne:
the province capital in the Roman times, also called the city of mosaics.
Perpignan:
the Catalan city lies between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean sea and was called the centre of the world by Salvador Dalí.
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