Luxury Villas in Languedoc Rousillon, France

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For those looking for a luxury villa holiday bursting with charm, culture and spectacular scenery, this wildly beautiful area of south-west France is for you.

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About Luxury Villas in Languedoc Rousillon, France

Explore the peacefulness of the countryside on walking or cycling tours, or by car to visit some of the best Roman ruins and medieval towns in France such as the walled city of Carcassonne whilst staying in a luxury villa in Languedoc. The local fare is equally robust, yet rich. Mediterranean favourites such as cassoulet go down nicely with a glass or two of fine local wine. This is, after all, France’s largest wine-making region.

This south-western corner of France offers great weather and luxury holiday villas in equal measure… but without the crowds of the Côte d’Azure.

The area is steeped in medieval history – from the Roman ruins at Nimes to the ancient towns of Carcassone and Cordes, both are fascinating places to wander around soaking up the atmosphere.

Languedoc is not short of a decent beach or ten, and without the yachts and beautiful people you find further along the coast, they’re quieter, too. Out of high season you may well find you have a long stretch of sand all to yourselves.

Many are not much to write home about but there’s enough choice that you can find some lovely secluded spots on a luxury villa holiday in Languedoc. Argèles and Espiguette are both beautiful. The great thing about the area for beach bunnies is that there are almost two coastlines, as a result of the salt water lagoons a little inland, and it’s on this ‘inland coast’ that you’ll find the best seafood.

But as well as the rugged landscape and rustic atmosphere, Languedoc has a distinctly cosmopolitan side, too. The university town of Montpellier, with its elegant boulevards and pretty old quarter, is one of France’s most multicultural cities and a if you fancy time away from the peace and quiet of your luxury villa, it is a lovely place to spend a day wandering and enjoying its café and restaurant scene.

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TO VISIT

May is the best time to visit without the crowds. June and July are hot but temperatures tend to drop at the end of August. September and October are cooler and are less busy than high summer.

What we love about Languedoc

A trip to Carcassone’s fairytale turrets is sure to enchant little ones, (and big kids), in equal measure. Bastille Day here (4th July) is an experience you’ll never forget.

Getting there

The region has several airports including Montpellier, Carcasonne, Beziers and Toulouse. Train connections are excellent, too.

Best Places To Eat and Drink

You’re very much in ‘French Catalonia’ here. Robust wines and hearty, flavoursome dishes are the order of the day. The area is best known for shellfish and for its cassoulet, the ideal ingredients for which are hotly debated across the region. In some areas you’ll find a delicious daube of beef, and in Sète make sure you try macaronade – macaroni with beef.

Languedoc is France’s largest wine region, producing a third of the country’s entire output, so there’s plenty to sample, from the well-known – such as Corbières to white Picpoul de Pinet – great with shellfish.

For a real treat, sample Michelin recommended food at Le Coquerie in Sète. At Le Grau-du-Roi you’ll find an embarrassment of bars and restaurants where you can sit along the port eating seafood and knocking back pastis like a local. Or if you prefer to eat in the privacy of your villa then your private chef will rustle up some wonderful dishes.