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What to see and do in Aigues-Mortes Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie
Aigues-Mortes, Languedoc (now part of the wider region of Occitanie), isn’t that far from Montpellier (just over 30km). But, it’s a whole different world from …
The new city of Montpellier | An architectural wonderland
Montpellier is a booming area, often voted one of the places the French would most like to live and the number of residents is growing …
Museum of Roman History Nimes France
Enticingly opposite the 2000-year-old amphitheatre of Nimes, the brand-new museum of Roman History, Musée de la Romanité in Nimes makes for a fascinating visit. The …
The Medieval City of Carcassonne
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the old city of Carcassonne is every bit as enchanting when you see it in real life as it …
The Roman sites of Nimes, southern France
If you arrive in Nimes via train as I did, the Roman connection is obvious before you even leave the station. The vaulted ceiling and …
What to see and do in Nimes France
Nimes is the capital of the Gard Department, Occitanie (Languedoc-Roussillon). It’s famous for it’s Roman remains and is nicknamed “the Rome of France”. Summer is wickedly …
What to see and do in Bastide Saint-Louis Carcassonne
Back in the middle ages, a new Carcassonne was created at the base of the hill of the ancient citadelle of Carcassonne. The town of …
What to see and do in Carcassonne France
Almost always the first place that all visitors head to when they go to Carcassonne is the old city. You can see it from miles …
Guide to Montpellier old town
Montpellier is the capital city of the Herault department, Occitanie (formerly called Languedoc-Roussillon). It used to be a fishing village many years ago, now it’s …
Mazamet the perfect base close to Carcassonne, Toulouse and Albi
There are so many reasons to visit this largely undiscovered heritage town in the Tarn. Mazamet is nestled at the edge of the Montagne Noire …