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Culture of Languedoc-Roussillon. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Pont du Gard 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.
Guide to Languedoc-Roussillon sightseeing - things to see and to visit
The region of Languedoc-Roussillon is considered to be the main center of French winemaking. You can see lush vineyards and wineries everywhere; each town of the province has cozy … Open
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. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Languedoc-Roussillon is the prestigious and popular region. It attracts tourists not only with its numerous entertainment centers, but also with its unique ancient traditions, including … Open
The most famous city of Roussillon is Perpignan that is a major commercial and cultural center. Located on the banks of the picturesque River Tet, the city is well known for its unique cultural traditions; they have remained unchanged for many hundreds of years. The compelling appearance of numerous historical buildings hasn’t changed too. Perpignan is surrounded by small picturesque towns, which also deserve the attention of tourists. Canet-Plage is famous due to the ancient fort Forteres de Salle erected in the 15th century; Totavel is notable because of its world famous archaeological center. In 1971, the remains of the oldest man in Europe were found there; the age of the artifact is more than 450 thousand years. Everyone can see these priceless archaeological finds at the local museum.
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Languedoc-Roussillon
♥   Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Étienne, Agde, 35.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Pons, Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, 41.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique-Cathédrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, Montpellier, 49.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Co-cathédrale Saint-Just et Saint-Pasteur, Narbonne, 49.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Notre-Dame des Tables, Montpellier, 50.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Saint-Paul (Serge), Narbonne, 50.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, 51.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Languedoc-Roussillon and near

Le Canal du Midi

From the series “Greatest Man-Made Waterways and Channels”
Check on the map:   Distance from Languedoc-Roussillon center - 61 km.
The history of the du Midi French Canal takes its origin in 1666. Many travellers know it as Languedoc or the South Canal. The canal was constructed in 15 years and has a length of about 240000 metres. It is the oldest functioning canal in Europe. The first vessels passed on the canal in 1681 and the canal’s traffic never stopped since. Even during the war the Canal du Midi has actively been used by trading and cargo ships. … Read further
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Languedoc-Roussillon

Montpellier
One of the most renowned historical landmarks located in the suburbs of the city is the Valmagne Abbey (Abbaye de Valmagne) which was established in the middle of the 12th century an is at present an established place of holding of various cultural events. The last scale renovation and reconstruction of the abbey building was held in the 14th century. Today travelers may enjoy ... Open »
Nimes
The Garden of Fountains or Jardins de la Fontaine is considered to be the age mate of the city. During the Roman epoch the place of the garden location hosted a marvelous palace. In the course of time the construction was totally ruined and a beautiful park was established on its place in the early 18th century. During a walk through the scenic park visitors will meet plenty of ... Open »
Perpignan
For a long period of time the castle stood in utter desolation. Only by the end of the 19th century the building was restored and the castle was turned into a cultural object open for tourists visiting. An interesting historical object is the Catile tower which is the only part of the wall, surrounding the city a few centuries ago, which survived up to the present day. In the ... Open »
Arles
All precious artifacts and other valuables discovered in the region are exhibited in the main museum in Arles - Musée départemental de l’Arles antiques. The museum’s collection started forming yet in 1614. This is when the first archaeological studies were conducted in the region. The current building of the museum is new – it was built in 1995. A part of the ... Open »
Avignon
Little Palace museum is definitely a noteworthy sight of the city. The exhibition of the museum includes a huge collection of Renaissance paintings. The building itself is also a notable sight of a great interest. The beautiful palace has witnessed many important historical events, and during its history the building has repeatedly changed its status. Of course, Popes Castle ... Open »
Toulouse
An interesting and unique attraction is the Le Chateau d'eau, the so-called old water tower. It was built in 1822 and has long been used for storing water. Today the beautiful tower is converted into a gallery. There are often interesting exhibitions and themed cultural events dedicated to photographic art in it. The must see attraction is Capitolium. That’s the name of ... Open »
Culture guide to Languedoc-Roussillon. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Languedoc-Roussillon: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Languedoc-Roussillon. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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