by Maritta Slatter

Visiting the Languedoc Roussillon France is something everyone should experience just once in their lifetime. It’s a fascinating place with a diversity and history that’s hard to match up against. It boast of 26 regions with five departments. It’s bordered on the side by Andorra and Spain, and also the Mediterranean. Then the other side is marked off by the Midi-Pyrenees, the Auvergne, the Rhone-Alpes, and the Provenc-Alpes-Cote. It’s a treasure trove of diversity just from its layout alone.

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’.

When it comes to wine-making, this region of France has long since been famous for it. The country lays out over 740, 300 acres of wine-making vineyards. This number triples the amount found in the Bordeau. It took some entrepreneurial spirit to bring it to fruition. This was led by people like James Herrick and Robert Skalli, who planted a higher quality grape and then made petition for newer AOC classifications.

When speaking of this region, you may often hear it called ‘France’s Sunbelt’. It occupies the space between the Pyrenees and the mountains of Massif. For 150 miles it’s coastline stretches out and displays some of the most breathtaking beaches ever existing in France. They get the word ‘Languedoc’ itself from the old 13th century word for the tongue that was spoken then.

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.

Diversity is Languedoc Roussillon France indeed. It has many treasures in history, scenic views, and points of interest that many are usually quite surprised to find out. They leave with a sense of ‘why haven’t I heard all this before’. It’s been quietly lying there with open arms with anyone who has the good taste to check it out.