Languedoc’s Endless Activities
Ideally located along the Mediterranean coast on the southern tip of France and stretching from the Rhone to the Garonne, the Languedoc region remains among the most beautiful and exciting places on earth to visit. People come from all over the globe to lounge on the breathtaking sandy beaches and enjoy the crystal clear tropical waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Secluded beaches and hidden caves add intrigue and excitement, while mouth-watering regional cuisine featuring fresh garlic, olive oil and savory Provencal herbs provide a true taste of the area. And with perfect terrain, both coastally and inland, Languedoc is known for the variety of outdoor activities available there.
Some of the more popular activities in the Languedoc region include:
- On the water:
- Canoeing
- Sailing
- Wind surfing
- Finishing
- In the mountains:
- Cycling
- Rock Climbing
- Horseback Riding
- Accrobranche Tree Climbing
- Skiing
- Around Town:
- Wine tasting (one of the world’s largest wine producing regions)
- Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Tennis
- Montpellier Zoo
You can experience many of these activities on Discover France’s Languedoc Multisport Tour where you will:
- Cycle to different medieval castles
- Mountain bike through the Languedoc Mountains
- Visit an adventure park, known as Accrobranche, filled with rope courses and zip lining
- Canoe in the waters near St Guilhem
- Enjoy a treasure hunt through Montpellier
With such a varied terrain, from mountain ranges to lush forests to vast open water, there are so many things to do in Languedoc it’s almost impossible to fit them all in. Whether you enjoy biking, hiking or more adventurous activities like zip lining or wind surfing, you can do it here. And set against such a beautiful and welcoming backdrop, when you’re done playing you can relax with a delectable meal and a glass of fine local wine, or stroll through the friendly streets of ancient villages. Languedoc offers a little bit of everything to the venturesome traveler.
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