Languedoc-roussillon Holiday Rentals 

Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, benefits from a Mediterranean climate of hot summers, mild winters, plentiful sunshine and infrequent rain; but the region boosts over 300 days of sunshine a year. Summer temperatures can go over 30C in the peak months of July and August. The mountainous areas of the Pyrenees and Lozère can be cold and snowy, whilst along the coast weather is much milder.

There are five airports serving the Languedoc-Roussillon region, Nimes (FNI) otherwise known as Garons Airport, is located 12Km South of Nimes and is served by Ryan Air. Montpellier (MPL) the three regular carriers are Air France, British Airways, Ryanair. Carcassonne (CCF) also known as Llabanère Airport, Beziers (BZR) has 3 low-cost carriers, and Perpignan (PGF) is served by Ryan Air.

There are so many things to do in the Languedoc including: Winter sports, dog sledding, downhill skiing, cross country skiing and ice skating. Take Le Train Jaune up into the Pyrenees, it departs just outside Perpignan for magnificent scenery, in open-top wagons. Adults and children will also enjoy Sigean an African safari park which is one of the biggest wildlife parks in France. Go to the Limoux carnival fete held over two months in mid winter. It starts in January until two weeks before Easter Sunday.

Languedoc-Roussillon in southern-central France touches Spain along the Pyrenees and Provence on its eastern border. The region has a very rich medieval history and remarkable architecture like its many chateaux and cathedrals. It is no wonder that many people choose Languedoc-Roussillon for their summer or winter holiday, it has 150 miles of Mediterranean coastline, 25 seaside resorts and ports, 9 skiing resorts, over 20 Golf courses. There are so many beautiful and interesting places such as the biggest medieval city in Europe Carcassonne, the appealing city of Limoux, the region capital Montpellier with its historic centre and the Catalan city of Perpignan situated a few minutes from Spain.

There is no shortage of attractions in the Languedoc; its rich cultural and historical heritage, impressive natural sites, seaside relaxation and sporting activities. The roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, the Canal du Midi, Place de la Comédie in Montpellier, a lively and immense square sprinkled with cafés, historic buildings and outdoor markets. Cap D'Agde, considered the world's Mecca of nudism with its own gated nudist village. Béziers a traditional city, with old streets, churches and gardens. Narbonne former Roman city, with an impressive cathedral and canalside quays. Gorges du Tarn with its dramatic and deep gorge of the river Tarn.