The Rough Guide to the Languedoc & Roussillon

Practical travel guide to Languedoc & Roussillon featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Languedoc & Roussillon. The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Languedoc & Roussillon, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon covers: Toulouse and around, Carcassonne, Upper Aude and Ariége, Albi and Haut Languedoc, Nîmes and around, Montpellier and around, Narbonne, Béziers and around, Roussillon.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to Languedoc & Roussillon, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Cordes-sur-Ciel to family activities in child-friendly places, like Seoraksan National Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Musée Toulouse-Lautrec.

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

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Languedoc & Roussillon 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 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 visiting breathtaking hilltop villages or lazing on dune-backed beaches and boating along the majestic Canal du Midi.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Toulouse, Albi, Uzés, Gaillac'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, to help to find the best places in Languedoc & Roussillon, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter 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 Carcasonne and the spectacular Pont du Gard.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Agde, Lavaur and many more locations in Languedoc & Roussillon, reduce 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.