Self Catering in Languedoc-Roussillon
The culture and architecture in the Languedoc region of France have been influenced throughout the area’s rich history by the many different peoples who have passed through, invaded, occupied, colonized and settled in the region, dating back at least to the Iron Age and including the Celts, Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals, Visigoths, Moors and Franks. These influences, and the several World Heritage Sites and other important historical sites scattered throughout the Languedoc region, make renting holiday homes in Languedoc-Roussillon particularly enticing to history lovers. Some of the sites in the Languedoc region, or in areas close enough to reach for short excursions, that travelers will not want to miss include the Roman monuments of Arles, the Roman Theatre and Triumphal Arch of Orange, the Abbey of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert and the Abbey Church of Saint-Gilles-du-Gard along the Routes of Santiago de Compostela, the Canal du Midi, the Papal Palace and Avignon Bridge in Avignon in nearby Provence-Alpes-Cote-d’Azur, and the Roman-built Pont du Gard bridge. Visitors with a true love of history, or that simply desire a holiday home base that is central to many attractions, should consider renting Languedoc-Roussillon properties in Carcassonne, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a stunning example of a fortified medieval town, complete with a Gothic cathedral and a castle surrounded by defenses.
For those in search of a winter break filled with outdoor adventures, Languedoc-Roussillon has two snow-capped mountain ranges – the Pyrenees and the Cevennes – each of which offers exceptional skiing and snowboarding opportunities, as well as plenty of great snow for other outdoor activities, such as tobogganing and snowshoeing. Les Angles, one of France’s premiere ski resorts is located in this region and the Pyrenees offer some of the most affordable skiing in France, making a Languedoc-Roussillon holiday an enticing option for snow lovers looking for an affordable ski break. Whether you opt for holiday homes in Languedoc-Roussillon situated in Les Angles or near other ski resorts in the Languedoc region, you are sure to find that a self catering Languedoc-Roussillon holiday home is an affordable, convenient, comfortable option that offers flexibility and luxury unrivaled by impersonal, expensive hotels.
Year-round outdoor activities include horseback riding, cycling, hiking, caving, sailing, climbing, hot air ballooning, fishing, cruising down the Canal du Midi and golf. There are also several nature parks in the Languedoc region, including Pyrenees Catalanes Regional Nature Park, Narbonnaise en Mediterannee Regional Nature Park, Haut Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Cevennes National Park. For those who enjoy the outdoors, but prefer sightseeing over sweating, there are also many things to see while on a Languedoc-Roussillon holiday, including circulades, cathedrals, abbeys, castles, old-world villages and several cities filled with stunning architecture. There is also, of course, the many miles of pristine sandy beaches along the Mediterranean coast and a plethora of opportunities to participate in water sports.
Whether you opt for self catering Languedoc-Roussillon properties in Montpellier, Nimes, Marseillan, Montaren et St Mediers, Calvisson or Courry, choose to rent Languedoc region villas and gites in Les Angles, Gruisson or Perpignan, or opt for Narbonne Plage apartments, Laguedoc-Roussillon holiday homes provide the convenience you need and the luxury you want in order to fully enjoy your holiday in France.
