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Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence & Côte d'Azur
Languedoc-Roussillon Key · Location of properties
Provence Côte d'Azur
Menton, Côte d'Azur
Aude, Château de Quéribus, Languedoc
Languedoc-Roussillon
Experience a wide spectrum of leisure possibilities in the Languedoc-Roussillon, from classic family holidays on Cap d'Agde's beautiful beaches, to outdoor activities in the Parc National des Cévennes, thrilling canoe trips down the steep-sided Gorges du Tarn and breathtaking walks in the spectacular foothills of the Pyrénées.
Provence
Relax amid a bright, sunshine landscape, explore Roman ruins and discover medieval hilltop villages. The more intrepid can opt for dramatic horse rides through the wild marshlands of the Camargue delta and adventurous outdoor pursuits in the Gorge du Verdon, Europe's grandest canyon.
Côte d'Azur
Follow in the footsteps of famous celebrities through La Croisette in Cannes, smell the scented flower fields around France's perfume capital Grasse and dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Nice. For the trip of a lifetime, drive a convertible along the spiralling corniche roads from Nice to Monaco.
Highlights at a glance...
Highlights at a glance...
Highlights at a glance...
· Described as half Catalan, half French,
Perpignan acts as a superb base for the rocky bays of the Côte Vermeille and cloud-brushing Cathar fortresses; board le Train Jaune (Yellow Train) for an aweinspiring journey through the Pyrénées.
· Discover the blend of Provençal and African
cultures in pulsating Marseilles, enjoy local bouillabaisse fish stew at an Old Port restaurant and take a trip to the forbidding Chateau d'If - the prison castle made famous in Dumas' Count of Monte Cristo.
· Nice and easy stroll along the
perennially floral Promenade des Anglais, through Vieux Nice and find the works of two great artists at the Matisse and Chagall museums.
· Join in the spirit of the region at the Festa
d'Oc and local féria in historic Béziers, which perches on a rocky spur overlooking the vast Hérault plain.
· Meander among sophisticated Aix-enProvence's tree-lined avenues, peoplewatch at a classy Cours Mirabeau café and take a cultural amble along the Cézanne and Émile Zola Trails.
· Explore stylish, lively Antibes and climb up
to Château Grimaldi for the grand sea views, lovely terraced gardens and Musée Picasso, based on his old studio or simply enjoy the Cote d'azur sunshine on the sandy beaches of Juan-les-Pins'.
· In the major cultural centre of Montpellier,
visit its newly-renovated Fabre museum housing a great art collection and take a leisurely stroll among the Jardin des Plantes, France's oldest botanical gardens.
· Unearth Roman history at Arles's
amphitheatre, baths and theatre, and discover the very places where Van Gogh painted many of his masterpieces, including his Café Terrace at Night.
· The palm-lined shorefront promenades,
haute couture boutiques and film-star frequented cafés of Cannes need little introduction but for a change of scene and pace, take a boat trip to the leisurely Lérins islands.
· Wander the elegant boulevards of Nîmes
and discover what the Romans did for France at the town's well-preserved amphitheatre and incredible three-tiered Pont du Gard aqueduct.
· Take time to wander the old papal city of
Avignon and admire its monumental Palais des Papes, see the Pont d'Avignon and perhaps catch the world-famous annual arts festival.
· Top up the tan on St Tropez' fine sands of
Plage de Tahiti and Plage de Pampelonne, see the yachts glinting in the harbour and stroll the quaint fishing quarter.
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