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Languedoc Roussillon
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LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON
Languedoc Roussillon in the south of France. Apartments to rent in Languedoc Roussillon in Perpignan in the south of France. Languedoc Roussillon wines, Languedoc Roussillon tourism and tourist information.
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON - SOUTH OF FRANCE
Languedoc Roussillon is the region in the South of France that has the most days of sun per year in France.
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON - OUR APARTMENTS
Our apartments in the Languedoc Roussillon are in the centre of the medieval city of Perpignan. Just a few minutes walk from your vacation apartment lies the Spanish Citadel enclosing the Palace of the Kings of Majorca. A structure from the 13th and 14th centuries. Having moved here from Australia, Perpignan has delighted us with numerous restaurants galleries and festivals. The newly reopened market at Place de la Republique is just a few minutes by foot. This market offers fine wine and food from the region at very reasonable prices. The huge weekend market is a short walk in the other direction. Here you will find everything from clothes to food and antiques.
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON - PERPIGNAN
Perpignan is the capital of the Pyrenees-Orientales the southern most department of the Languedoc Roussillon. Perpignan is located near the Mediterranean Sea and is only about 30kms from the Spanish border. The city retains a distinct Spanish flavour as it was once the capital of the kingdom of Majorca and later Catalonias second-largest city after Barcelona. Perpignans height was in the 13th and 14th centuries, when the kings of Majorca held their court here. Today it is a fascinating city to explore.
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON - WINES
Languedoc Roussillon produces more wines than any other region of France. Among the grapes grown in this area you'll find Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault, Lladoner Pelut and Piquepoul, used in making the red and rosé wines while Grenache blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Maccabeu, Marsanne, Muscat, Roussanne, Vermentino and Rolle are the basis for the whites. Piquepoul grapes are used to make Picpoul de Pinet, a specialty of the Coteaux du Languedoc region. The last decade has seen a focus on quality over quantity in this area and the wine lovers of the world have noticed the change.
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON TOURISM
Languedoc tourism offers. For a complete overview of Tourism offerings and more go to http://www.languedoc-france.info
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON TOURIST INFORMATION
Tourist information for the Languedoc Roussillon provides a warm welcome to one of the most fascinating areas of Europe, blessed with a wonderful climate, rich wildlife, a spectacular coast, beautiful scenery and astonishing history. There are many things to see, including mountains, rivers and lakes, ancient cities, towns, villages, thermal springs, abbeys, and cathedrals, châteaux and castles, notably the famous mountain fortresses popularly known as Cathar Castles.
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