Languedoc in southeastern France produces 40% of France`s wine and it is the largest wine growing area in the world. Five départments make up the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Some have miles of sandy beaches and others have vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see. Almond and olive trees can be seen everywhere. It was over 2,000 years ago that grapevines were first planted here and Languedoc is today one of the most important wine-producing regions in France. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When To Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Nimes - Maison Carrée and Roman Amphitheatre - The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes - Carcassonne - Carcassonne Cathedral - Basilica of Saint-Nazaire - School Museum - Montpellier - Place de la Comédie - Musee Fabre - Cathedrale St-Pierre - La Maison du Rire - Seaquarium - Wild Animal Park at Les Angles - Grotte des Demoiselles - Station de Ski - Font Romeu Pyrenees 2000 - Utopix House - Luna Park, Argeles Sur Mer - Caves Byrrh - Le Moulin a Papier de Brousses (Paper Mill) - Scenovision Moliere - Cathar Castles - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places To Stay - Hotel des Elmes - La Tour de l'Horloge - Les Corbieres - Hotel Imperator - Domaine des Agnelles - Places To Eat & Drink - Les Bains de Montpellier - L’Ecurie - Waiki Beach - La Portella - O Bontemps - Places To Shop - Centre Commercial Bonne Source - Halles Castellane - Centre Sant-Vicens - Vide Grenier - Úzes
