Best places to visit in South France

South France best places: Uzes tourism information

Uzes, France is a very pretty town to visit in the Gard region close to Provence. We recently spent a weekend in Uzes and we had a great time. Together with Aix en Provence, St Remy, Aigues Mortes, Avignon, Sommieres and Pezenas; Uzes...

Best places in France to visit

If I was to rank the best places in France to visit, outside of Paris of course, then this would be my top 15 places to visit. I am not saying that this is a complete list of the best tourist places in France to visit, but I have lived in...

Aix-en-Provence tourism

The old University town of Aix-en-Provence is a wonderful place to spend time in. Perhaps the most recognisable part of Aix is the Cours Mirabeau, the wide avenue with rows of plane-trees that follows the line of the old city wall and...

Minerve - Cathar village in Languedoc, South France

The stunning medieval village of Minerve, 45 minutes west of Beziers, is one of the most beautiful villages in the Languedoc. Dating back to the 10th Century, this former Cathar stronghold, is perched on the edge of a lovely...

Holidays in Languedoc Roussillon

In recent years the Languedoc region in France has become a popular French holiday destination, with long sunny days, Mediterranean beaches and plenty of tourist facilities. The Languedoc region, France, is also home to thousands of...

The Cathars in Languedoc

Catharism was a Christian religious sect that appeared in the Languedoc in the 11th century and flourished in the 12th and 13th centuries. The Cathars have been linked to the pursuit of the Holy Grail as well as the forbearers of modern...

Tourist spots in France: Perpignan tourism information 2026

The Perpignan region in South France has a real Catalan feel to it. Partly, this is due to its proximity to Spain (25 kms away) and partly due to its history as part of the old King of Mallorca's province. I really like Perpignan. It is a...

Where to visit in France: Sommieres tourist information

Sommieres, France, is a pretty little town with a wide river flowing through it. Sommieres is situated in between Nimes and Montpellier and it is easy to spend a day here wandering around the old narrow grid streets of this ancient...

The Camargue region South France: key facts and tourism info

The Camargue is a stunningly beautiful part of Southern France and the largest river delta in Europe. It is home to 400 species of birds, pink flamingos, the famous white Camargue horses, and is famous for its black bulls and the...

St-Guilhem-le-Desert tourism

Hugging the western banks of the Gorges de l'Herault, is the stunning village of St-Guilhem-le-Desert. The ancient village of St Guilhem, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, is nestled amongst stunning Languedoc...

Best Languedoc sites: Etang de Thau

West of Sete lies the Etang de Thau, the biggest saltwater lake in Languedoc. On the eastern side of the Etang de Thau lies a narrow strip of headland with golden sand separating the Etang de Thau from the...

Things to do in Languedoc: Abbaye de Fontfroide

Situated in a small valley, insulated from the outside world, lies the Abbey of Fontfroide. This is one of largest Cistercian monasteries in France and a popular Languedoc site. Its architecturally beautiful buildings are the heritage of...

Sete tourism

The busy port town of Sete is a real gem on the Languedoc coast. Don't be put off by the industrial outskirts to the town, we love Sete and it has become one of the fastest growing property hot spots in the Languedoc. Read on for more...

Avignon France tourism information

Avignon arrived on the World's stage when in 1303 the Vatican decided to move away from the anarchic violence of Rome to the peaceful pastures of Provence. Although they only stayed for 70 years their legacy can still be seen on the...

Montpellier tourism: things to do in Montpellier France

I love going to the city Montpellier in South France. It makes such a change from our sleepy little Languedoc village. Montpellier in contrast is a buzzing, vibrant, youthful, bright, and cultured City. Montpellier's shops are...

Aigues Mortes tourism

Aigues-Mortes was originally intended to be the principal port in the South of France. Aigues-Mortes is now a mandatory stopping off point for visitors on any tour of the South of France. The old grid streets inside the walled...

Places to visit in France: Pezenas tourist information

Pezenas is without doubt the most beautiful town in Languedoc, if not the whole of South France. The best time to visit Pezenas is in the height of summer during the regular Friday night Estivale when all the shops in Pezenas stay open...

Canal du Midi tourism

The Canal du Midi is the quintessential image of the South of France. The Canal du Midi perfectly symbolises the rich history of the Languedoc and the slow pace of life in the South of France. A lazy day spent cruising along the Canal du...

Arles tourism: things to do & see in Arles

The city of Arles on the banks of the River Rhône in Southern France is famous for its short, but memorable association with the artist Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh stayed in Arles for only 18 months yet during this time he produced some of...

Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct bridge

The Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most dramatic monuments of Roman architecture in France. The Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct/bridge, was built around AD50 to carry water over 50 km from Uzes to Nimes. The Pont du Gard aqueduct is...