Explore the alleys of a medieval village, laze on a dream beach or take an unforgettable hike in an enchanting setting! Visiting Languedoc Roussillon, a region with a thousand assets, will delight lovers of the great outdoors, but also history lovers. Here is our selection of the most beautiful places to see for a day trip or over several days!
Discover the Canal du Midi
Linking Toulouse to the Mediterranean Sea, the Canal du Midi is a must-see when you visit Languedoc Roussillon. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this artificial canal is still used today by boaters and city dwellers in need of nature. You can explore it on foot or by bike along the greenway, but also rent a barge to explore it from the water. On a hot summer day you will enjoy the providential shadow of its banks as well as the tranquility of the place. Charming villages are dotted along the Canal du Midi for a lunch break.
The Canal du Midi in the early morning
GOOD ACCOMMODATION PLAN
Are you looking for typical accommodation along the Canal du Midi? Stop off at the Relais de Pigasse, a former 18th century coaching inn converted into lodges and guest rooms. With its large garden directly overlooking the Canal, you will also appreciate its ideal location halfway between beaches and mountains, and halfway between the historic towns of Béziers and Narbonne.
Have a good time on the Mediterranean coast
Want to get out of a busy daily life? Visiting Languedoc Roussillon also means having the opportunity to take a break during a well-deserved vacation. For this, camping in Languedoc Roussillon is ideal. On site, everything is done to ensure that you have a perfect stay: sandy beaches, aquatic areas with giant slides, entertainment suitable for the whole family. Children's and teen clubs are present, to the delight of parents. As for accommodation, you will be spoiled for choice: from 5-star camping pitches to luxury cottages, including mobile homes and unusual cabins. Staying in one of these villages is the guarantee of spending unforgettable moments!
Marseillan beach
Walk the streets of Carcassonne
Visiting Languedoc Roussillon also means discovering extraordinary towns. This is the case with Carcassonne: listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the most important medieval city in Europe. To walk there is to take a sublime journey through time in the heart of the Middle Ages. You can visit it freely, along its charming alleys. But to deepen your knowledge, the ideal is to book a guided tour, on foot or in a horse-drawn carriage. Don't miss its impressive castle: with its keep, ramparts and towers… everything is there to get in the mood! And if you are lucky enough to be there on July 14, the fireworks, fired from the city, are absolutely superb.
Carcassonne
Admire the kangaroos at the Australian Park
Located just a few minutes from Carcassonne, Parc Australien is a unique animal park in France. He invites you on a trip to aboriginal land to meet the animals of Australia: kangaroos and birds are featured there. To better understand the place, the enthusiasts who manage the park offer you a free guided tour. You can then enter the enclosures where the animals frolic, as well as the aviary with its brightly colored parakeets. Depending on the season, many animations are presented. Visiting Languedoc Roussillon and believing yourself on the other side of the world is a real adventure, especially with children!
The Australian park of Carcassonne
Stroll through the Bambouseraie d'Anduze
Visit Languedoc Roussillon and have the impression of being in Asia? This is possible by going to explore La Bambouseraie, located in the Cévennes Gardoises. This botanical garden is ranked among the most beautiful gardens in France and is home to a very dense bamboo forest, unique in Europe! In this green setting, you can also admire, in addition to its 1 kinds of bamboo, rare flowers as well as a wide variety of trees and plants. An unexpected oriental break that will allow you to discover real rice fields, an aquatic garden, a labyrinth (perfect playground for children), as well as a reconstruction of a Laotian village!
La Bambouseraie d’Anduze
Approach the wolves of Gévaudan
The Les Loups du Gévaudan animal park will allow you to meet these enigmatic animals. Surrounded by legends and mysteries, they fascinate young and old. To visit Languedoc Roussillon is also to be confronted with a wild nature. This unusual place will give you the opportunity to observe the various attitudes and behaviors of the packs.. The visit is done on your own, along paths dotted with viewpoints that will allow you to take pictures of the wolves without fences (bay windows, landscaped areas, promontories, etc.). A very informative guided tour is offered and you can also attend the feeding of the animals.
A wolf from Gévaudan
Explore the Gorges du Tarn
A spectacular place not to be missed if you are visiting Languedoc Roussillon. The Gorges du Tarn are nestled in a canyon carved out by the river, in the heart of Lozère. To discover them, the easiest way is to take the D907 Bis road which follows the Tarn and offers breathtaking views of the gorges. All along, you can stop to admire the panorama or visit the small villages, full of charm. One of the most beautiful is undoubtedly the medieval village of Saint-Enimie. Thrill seekers can have a blast with activities such as paragliding, gliding or bungee jumping. While the others will indulge in hiking or swimming!
Saint-Chély du Tarn
A multitude of activities in Languedoc ...
There are a multitude of activities in Languedoc! Visiting the region is the promise of experiencing exceptional moments. Very diverse landscapes, between sea and mountains, villages and medieval towns of character, unexpected animals, walks in the heart of unspoiled nature ... And if you have time, why not extend your stay further north around Toulouse? Do you know other places to explore in Languedoc Roussillon? Do not hesitate to share them with us in the comments!
