Languedoc - Wikipedia
The Province of Languedoc (/ ˌlɒ̃ɡ (ə) ˈdɒk /, French: [lɑ̃ɡ (ə)dɔk], locally [lãᵑɡəˈdɔk]; Occitan: Lengadòc [ˌleŋɡɔˈðɔ (k)]) is a former province of France. Most of its territory is now contained in the modern-day region of Occitanie in Southern France. Its capital city was Toulouse.
Languedoc | France, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Languedoc is a center of the distinctive civilization of the south of France. Its name is derived from the traditional language of southern France, in which the word oc means “yes,” in contrast to oïl, or oui, in northern French.
Languedoc-Roussillon - Wikipedia
Languedoc-Roussillon (French pronunciation: [lɑ̃ɡ(ə)dɔk ʁusijɔ̃] ⓘ; Occitan: Lengadòc-Rosselhon [ˌleŋɡɔˈðɔk ruseˈʎu]; Catalan: Llenguadoc-Rosselló) is a former administrative region of France. On 1 January 2016, it joined with the region of Midi-Pyrénées to become Occitania. [2]
Languedoc-Roussillon | History, Culture, Geography, & Map
Languedoc-Roussillon, former région of France. As a région, it encompassed the southern départements of Lozère, Gard, Hérault, Aude, and Pyrénées-Orientales and was roughly coextensive with the former province of Languedoc.
Languedoc regional guide and tourist attractions -southern France
Today, the coast of Languedoc is characterised by long sandy beaches, often with plenty of space, and a modern tourist infrastructure, with twentieth-century resorts such as Cap d'Agde, Palavas, or Narbonne Plage.
Languedoc-Roussillon travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe
Stretching from Provence to the Pyrenees, this sultry, sun-baked territory (now part of the greater Occitanie region) feels like a country in its own right. It’s been a strategic border since Roman times and is awash with historical reminders, from Roman aqueducts to hilltop Cathar castles.
Languedoc-Roussillon, France: travel guide, places to visit and ...
The Languedoc-Roussillon region is in the south of France, along the Mediterranean coast between the French border with Spain and the west of Provence, and reaching inland to the Pyrenees in the south and the Cevennes National Park in the north.
Visit Languedoc-Roussillon - FRANCE.FR
The Languedoc-Roussillon region is a land of contrasts, boasting coastline and mountains, lively towns and the deserts of the Causses, ancient history and futuristic architecture. The seaside resorts along Languedoc’s 220 km-long coastline tempt visitors to relax by the sea.
Languedoc summary | Britannica
Languedoc , Historical and cultural region, south-central France. Languedoc’s name is derived from the traditional language of southern France, in which the word oc means “yes” (see Occitan language). From 121 bc the region was part of the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis.
10 Reasons to Visit Languedoc - France Today
Oct 27, 2016 · Draped along France’s Mediterranean coastline, from the Pyrénées in the west to the Cévennes mountains in the east, Languedoc offers a hugely diverse mix of terrain, culture, plantlife and wildlife…