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The staff at most tourist offices are able to speak competent English. You will find them very helpful with all tourism questions as well as questions on public transport and more. If you're in need of some help, they're always worth asking. Tourist Offices are also able to provide general information on their area, much of it as appropriate to the resident as to the visitor. If you want to know about fairs, markets, concerts and other events in your area the Tourist Office is bound to have information, brochures and flyers.
Airports in Languedoc- Roussillon
Where to StayThe Languedoc-Rousillon region offers a wide variety of accommodation, with options ranging from camping to Bed & Breakfast accommodation to stays in luxury hotels and private gîtes.
Days out in Languedoc-RoussillonThere is a wealth of variety of places to go, mountains to climb, sights to see and foods to taste. For information see The AngloFILE Days Out: Trips & Tours Parc Régional du Haut LanguedocThis French National park, located in upper Languedoc, is the second largest in the country. It runs from the Montagne Noire between Béziers and Castres into the Cévennes. Inside the park you can visit the limestone formations in the caves (grottes) such as the Grotte des Demoiselles or the Grotte de Clamouse.
Aigues MortesThis walled town was established by Louis XI in the 13th century to consolidate his power on the Mediterranean. It was a royal port during the Crusades, even though the sea never approached its ramparts. To access part of the walls you need to visit the Musée Archéologique. Canal du MidiThis 240km canal runs from Sète to Toulouse. Built by the Béziers salt-tax baron Pail Riquet it is a feat of engineering with its complex locks, bridges and aqueducts. It is now a very popular tourist attraction with many holiday barges in the summer. Along the canal you can visit the towns of Sete, Agde, Narbonne, Paraza, Ecluse de Gailhousty, Carcassonne and Béziers.
Cathar CountryLanguedoc Roussillon was the centre of Catharism in the middle ages and there are many castles and towns with a Cathar association in the area: Quéribus, Durfort, Minerve, Lastours, Peyrepertuse, Aguilar, Puilaurens, Montaillou, Montségur and Villerouge-Termenes.
Citadel of CarcassonnePart of the UNESCO's World Heritage, a 13th century medieval town and castle above the River Aude. The strategic position of the Citadelle meant that it was often at the centre of religious conflict. The Cathars were given refuge here in 1209. This restored citadel is the subject of much controversy as critics complain that the Cité looks too new and are in favour of more romantic ruins. The towers and turrets of the castle overlook Corbières and Minervois wine producing regions and the Canal du Midi. Places to visit include the Château Comtal, a fortress within the fortress, and the Basilique Saint Nazaire. Regional Tourist OfficesOfficial local tourism authorities have comprehensive websites in English providing much useful information for a tourist to the region. The region of Languedoc-Roussillon has an official website: Tourisme-Languedoc-Roussillon The main Tourist offices are:
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