Thursday 18 June 2020

L'Occitanie

After the Nouvelle Aquitaine, let's go to the Occitanie, the other region whith a border with the Pyrénées.
What to see ? what to eat and drink ? what to do ? Let's go !
 
"Boasting a wide variety of landscapes and remarkable architectural heritage, the Occitanie region is filled with countless natural, architectural, traditional and gastronomic wonders. As well as enjoying plenty of sunshine and an ideal location in south-western France, Occitanie offers visitors an infinite variety of sights to see"
 
A region along the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrénées mountains.



"The famous Pyrenean mountain range with its impressive peaks, the immense cirques of Gavarnie and Troumouse, the peaceful Aubrac Plateau, the romantic Canal du Midi, the impressive Navacelles cirque, the authentic Cévennes massif, and the long, sandy beaches of the Mediterranean, so beloved by sunbathers, really offer a great deal to lovers of nature and outdoor activities!" 

An impressive architectural and cultural heritage. 
"Examples include the attractive towns of Albi and its Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, Carcassonne and its imposing fortifications, Lourdes and its sanctuaries, Millau and its famous viaduct, Nîmes and its Roman ruins, and Toulouse and its Renaissance mansions.
As they explore the region, lovers of old buildings can also appreciate some beautiful villages like Belcastel, Lagrasse, and Sainte-Enimie, charming medieval fortified towns like Beaumont-de-Lomagne, and Castelnau-de-Montmiral, majestic Cathar castles like those of Lastours, and Puilaurens, as well as major cave art sites like the caves of Niaux and Le Pech-Merle."

What to eat? What to drink?
"Traditional festivals, markets full of colours and flavours, and famous gastronomic specialities like aligot, Roquefort, cassoulet, poultry from Gers, garbure, cod brandade, Corbières wine, Blanquette de Limoux, Pélardon and Cévennes honey, make Occitanie a wonderful place to enjoy good food and drink in a friendly atmosphere."

Activities - What to do?
"The natural treasures make the area ideal for sports like hiking, skiing, kitesurfing and windsurfing, to name but a few."
Take also the opportunity to discover the truffle cultivation, go to Quercyland Water Park in Souillac, bike along the canal du midi, or make a tour of the Canalettes caves.".

Enjoy The Occitanie!

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