Languedoc-Roussillon Residences

Languedoc is very interesting from a historical perspective; each of local towns certainly has its unique historic spirit. Near Toulouse there is an ancient town of Albi, the main symbol of which is the 13th century Palais de la Berbie. Fortifications have perfectly preserved to this day; today, the castle house the interesting museum of Toulouse-Lautrec. Its collection is devoted to the life and work of famous painter who was born and spent his whole life in Albi.
A huge number of historical sites are located in Cordes. There is the old citadel, and lovely wooden houses built in the 12th - 14th centuries. Connoisseurs of art should definitely visit Castres, as there is the Musee Goya in it. By the number of works of the famous artist it is second only to the Louvre Museum. Castres is also famous due to its numerous natural attractions.

There are many interesting places among coastal towns. There is an amazing architectural object in Le Grau-du-Roi. It is a drawbridge attracting huge number of tourists every day. The wine capital of the region is Beziers; it is a veritable goldmine of historical and religious sites, but tourists are usually attracted by vintage wineries.
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