"Languedoc" Top 5 Page for this destination Languedoc-Roussillon by MichaelFalk1969

Languedoc-Roussillon Travel Guide: 2,362 reviews and 5,746 photos

Medieval Languedoc

Languedoc is rich in history. The Crusade against the Cathar belief, who made their last stand in their mountain strongholds in the Pyrenees, has left its mark on this beautiful province in the South of France.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Carcassonne, Cathar Castles, French Pyrenees, Albi
Cons:getting there !
In a nutshell:Medieval Open Air museum

Last visit to Languedoc-Roussillon: Apr 2002
Intro Written Jul 23, 2006
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Reviews (11)

Tolouse-Lautrec-Museum Albi - Languedoc-Roussillon

Tolouse-Lautrec-Museum Albi Things to Do (9)

A small gem of a museum in Albi, dedicated to the famous painter Henri Tolouse-Lautrec. Located close to Albi Cathedral. more travel advice

Cordes-sur-Ciel Things to Do (9)

Cordes-sur-Ciel is a charming medieval Languedoc village built in 1222 as a refuge for the people who lost their homes... more travel advice

Carcassonne Things to Do (9)

The best-preserved medieval town in Europe. With is towers, gates, ramparts, narrow cobblestone alleys it is just like a... more travel advice

The Cathar castles in the Languedoc - Languedoc-Roussillon

The Cathar castles in the Languedoc Things to Do (9)

The cathar fortresses are usually situated like an eagles`s nest on a mountain top. They must have been nearly... more travel advice

Tourist Traps (1)
Perpignan

Off The Beaten Path (1)
Collioure

Comments (8)

hunterV Jul 27, 2009 at 7:30 AM Report Abuse

It's a great and mysterious piece of France indeed! Lots of legends.... >><><><><><><
TheWanderingCamel Apr 9, 2009 at 6:56 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful photos. Following the Cathar trail, we visited Carcassone, Beziers and Minerve - the last unforgettable in late afternoon winter sunshine. leyle
Jenniflower Apr 9, 2009 at 12:42 AM Report Abuse

Lovely page about Languedoc Roussillon - thanks!
coccinella169 Apr 1, 2008 at 7:44 AM Report Abuse

Nice page about Languedoc Roussillon! I was there more than 10 years ago and especially liked Carcassonne and Collioure (lovely!)!
Nemorino Dec 27, 2006 at 4:13 PM Report Abuse

Looking at some of these castles, it's no wonder the Cathars were able to hold out for two hundred years before finally succumbing. Interesting tips and photos.
Beausoleil Dec 21, 2006 at 4:48 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for your comment, Michael. I love your Languedoc photos. Collioure is one of our favorite places too. Have you visited the ochre quarries near Roussillon? You'd love them. Absolutely stunning.
JourneyOf1 Aug 22, 2006 at 5:25 AM Report Abuse

The castle town at Carcassonne also reminded of the one in the film "Ladyhawke"...Nice page
mustertal Aug 4, 2006 at 5:20 AM Report Abuse

Nice pages, I love this part of France, as you say, it's steeped in history.