We Say

This is a land of contrasts from the gentle sandy coastline stretching from the Pyrénées to the mouth of the Rhône. With a diverse history, this region has a variety of places to visit and things to see. Canal du Midi –the oldest working canal in the world, Carcassonne-a Medieval cité (walled town), the ancient Roman town of Narbonne and the famous mountain fortresses called Cathar Castles are just some of the key sights of this region. The climate lends itself to a variety of wildlife including Flamingos, as well as an abundance of outdoor activities and delicious food. It’s location means that there are influences from Catalunya and northern Italy. Specialities include Cassoulet, Crotin de Chèvre goats cheese, Fougasse aux Pignons- flat bread with pine nuts, seafood, such as Bourride de Sète-stuffed squid, Cèpes and giroles mushrooms. To Drink; Frontignan-Muscatel, Côtes du Roussillon and the sweet wines from Banyuls. Gitecompare.com