The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon is the ultimate travel guide to this rich and rewarding region of France. Discover the highlights of both Languedoc and Roussillon with stunning photography, colour-coded maps, candid reviews and indispensable practical information. You'll find detailed advice on what to see and do - from visiting breathtaking hilltop villages and Cathar castles to lazing on dune-backed beaches and boating along the majestic Canal du Midi. There's comprehensive coverage of all the urban centres like Toulouse, Perpignan, Montpellier and Nîmes, and of course the medieval citadel of Carcassonne. Throughout the guide there are up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, shops, markets, cafés and restaurants, for budgets high and low, and insights into the region's traditions, culture and heritage. We'll lead the way to the best places to tuck into cassoulet, shuck oysters or taste renowned wines such as Picpoul de Pinet and Côtes du Roussillon. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon.
This practical travel guide to Languedoc & Roussillon features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Languedoc & Roussillon guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Languedoc & Roussillon easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Languedoc & Roussillon has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Rough Guide to LANGUEDOC & ROUSSILLON covers: Toulouse, Carcassonne, upper Aude and Ariege, Albi and Haut Languedoc, Nimes, Montpellier, Narbonne, Béziers and Roussillon. Inside this Languedoc & Roussillon travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Languedoc & Roussillon, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Camargue to family activities in child-friendly places, like Montpellier or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Toulouse. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Languedoc & Roussillon entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Languedoc & Roussillon, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Languedoc & Roussillon travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for sampling local delicacies, exploring beach towns or cycling. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Carcassonne, St-Gilles, Collioure and Narbonne's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Languedoc & Roussillon, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Languedoc & Roussillon guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Languedoc & Roussillon features fascinating insights into Languedoc & Roussillon, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Les Orgues and the spectacular Pont du Gard. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Narbonne, Perpignan and many more locations in Languedoc & Roussillon, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
The Rough Guide to the Pyrenees is the only guidebook available to the entire region, covering both the French and Spanish sides of this spectacular region, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. A full-colour section introduces the author''s pick of the attractions, from relaxing in the picturesque spa towns to watching the Tour de France wind up the mountains. There are detailed listings of the best places to eat, drink and stay, from boutique hotels in Biarritz to the most remote mountain refuges. For the outdoor enthusiast there are exhaustive accounts of the walking and climbing routes available and information on the host of other activities available, including skiing, paragliding, rafting, cycling and horse riding. There is also expansive coverage of all the cultural highlights including the prehistoric cave art at Ariege and an accesible history of the region from prehistory to the current day.
A guide to Provence & the Cote D'Azur. From the bustling Vieux Port of Marseille and the beaches of St Tropez to the remote mountains of Haute-Provence, it introduces the regions highlights. It includes comprehensive reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget.
More than a decade ago, Angela Murrills and husband Peter Matthews began their love affair with the Languedoc, an area in southern France near the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenees. One of Europe's oldest and most historic regions, it is rich with wonders including castles, wild white horses, Roman ruins, and Carcassonne, Europe's greatest fortified town. What really drew them to this area, however, was the locals' love of food and wine. As their visits to the region became longer and their dream of owning a home intensified, they began to discover another way of living—a slower one based on gastronomic pleasure and the really important things in life: hunting for mushrooms, morning trips to the bakery, long lunches, and heated debates about the best way to make cassoulet. Including mouthwatering recipes and delightful duotone drawings, this wonderful memoir is for the fans of Peter Mayle and Frances Mays
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This practical and comprehensive travel guide offers suggestions on what to see and what to do, background on history and cultural heritage and a selection of hotels and restaurants.
Not since AJ Liebling gorged himself in Paris has a writer attacked France with quite as much gusto as Rupert Wright does in this book. He has discovered a wild land of sea and mountain called the Languedoc, where eagles soar and flamingos paddle in the shallows of oyster beds. This is a land of endless vineyards and wild garrigue scrubland rich with the scent of wild herbs.
The Rough Guide to Languedoc and Roussillon Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook. Discover Languedoc and Roussillon with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to navigate your way through the region along the Canal du Midi, explore Cathar country, or simply visit a vineyard or join in on a truffle hunt, The Rough Guide to Languedoc and Roussillon will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to Languedoc and Roussillon: - Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Languedoc and Roussillon - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Montpellier, Perpignan and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including water-jousting in Sète and kayaking under the Pont du Gard - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found in Carcassonne, Montségur, and Toulouse - Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Languedoc and Roussillon, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary - The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet - Covers: Toulouse and around, Carcassonne, Upper Aude and Ariège, Albi and Haut Languedoc, Nîmes and around, Montpellier and around, Narbonne, Béziers and around, Roussillon You may also be interested in: Rough guides to France, Dordogne and the Lot, Provence and the Côte d'Azur About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
The Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide. Discover Brittany and Normandy with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to explore the Gardens at Giverny, hike the Côte de Granit de Rose or sample the region's delicious oysters, The Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to Brittany and Normandy: - Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Brittany and Normandy - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Nantes, St-Malo and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including including Mont St Michel and Honfleur - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found in Rennes, Rouen, the Pays d'Auge and Finistère - Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Brittany and Normandy, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary - Covers: Seine-Maritime; The Lower Normandy Coast; Inland Normandy; The North Coast and Rennes; Finistère; Inland Brittany: The Nantes-Brest Canal; The South Coast You may also be interested in: The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur, The Rough Guide to Dordogne & the Lot, The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
