Sunday, August 2, 2009

Summer Breaks in the Languedoc

By Maritta Slatter

The Languedoc Roussillon France is diverse in its many regions. It's comprised of 26 regions to be exact. It's compiled of five departments, and borders other French regions like the Rhone-Alpes, the Auvergne, the Midi-Pyrenees, and the Provence-Alpes-Cote. Then on the other side it's bordered by Spain and Andorra, and the Mediterranean Sea. It's a complicated work of boundaries.

It's flag is seen displaying the 'cross of Languedoc' and the 'flag of Roussillon' as well. These are now only represented by colors of Red and yellow as a new flag is waved without referring back to the old provinces. These colors represent languedoc along with all its old territories that sprout from what was formerly the 'Crown of Aragon'.

This French region has been well known for its winemaking for many centuries. It's vineyards span out across 740, 300 acres, tripling the amount of area covered by the Bordeau. It took some entrepreneurs like Robert Skalli and James Herrick to transform it into a more viable wine country. They accomplished this by planting grapes better suited for winemaking and then petitioning for new AOC classifications.

Often called 'France's Sunbelt', this region lays out between the mountains of the Pyrennees and the Massif mountains. It holds 150 miles of curved coastline that is home to the most beautiful beaches known to France. The word itself, Languedoc, stems from the spoken tongue from back in the 13th century of France.

If you find yourself a visitor in Languedoc Roussillon, you'll find there is no lack or want for things to do. Neither is there a lack for things to see. If you are into nudity and enjoying unspoiled beaches, then you've landed at a great spot. If wine and architecture fuel your interests, your trip won't be wasted here.

Visiting the Languedoc Roussillon France is a trip that you'll never forget. You'll wonder why you haven't heard more about it before. It lies quietly between the mountains, beckoning for wandering pilgrims to stop by and have a peek at it's wonder and splendor.

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