With an area of 27,376 km², the région of Languedoc-Roussillon has five départements: Aude (11), Gard (30), Hérault (34), Lozère (48) and Pyrénées-Orientales (66).
The regional
prefecture of Languedoc-Rousillon is Montpellier.
Neighbouring regions are Auvergne, Midi-Pyrénées,
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Rhône-Alpes.
Influenced by the Mediterranean, Languedoc-Roussillon is one of
the sunniest regions of France.
Languedoc-Roussillon offers 150 miles of beaches and a stunning
hinterland rising up to the Massif Central and the Pyrenées.
The major towns of Montpellier, Perpignan, Nîmes and Carcassonne all
have their own, unique character. But get out of the urban centres and you'll really
appreciate what Languedoc-Roussillon has to offer the tourist.
The wine-growing areas are gaining in popularity and there's plenty of
historical attractions throughout the region with prehistoric caves, abbeys and Romain
remains. Not to mention the Cathar castles.
Conseil Régional
Languedoc-Roussillon:
201, avenue de la Pompignane - 34064 Montpellier.
Languedoc
Beaches:
Reviews and photos of all 42 beaches in Languedoc-Roussillon. The beaches of
Languedoc-Roussillon tend to be larger and sandier than Provence's pebbly equivalents and
some stretch for miles along a coastline that is predominantly flat and straight.
(Espiguette, in the Camargue, is said to be Europe's longest).
Tourism in Languedoc-Roussillon:
Comité Régional du Tourisme Languedoc-Roussillon
417, rue Samuel Morse - 34960 Montpellier.
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