As of the Roman epoch, Languedoc Roussillon profits from its privileged position between Italy and Spain, reason for which the Romans build the Via Domitia connecting Rome to its Hispanic province. In the same way are built at that time the Bridge of Gard and the arenas of Nimes remain in an intact state and elements of regional cultural tourism.
However, tourism in Languedoc Roussillon is before all a summer tourism and from June to September the seaside resorts from Nimes to the Spanish border see flowing of holiday makers who come from all the European countries , attracted by the sun of the Mediterranean. The softness of the winter climate supports tourism of low season appreciated by retired people who profit from the low rates of hirings. Beyond the border, the tourists will find on Costa Brava holiday rentals, in Catalonia, many apartments or villas for rent around Rosas, Empuriabrava and other seaside resorts of Costa Brava.
The Pyrenees Orientales have another border, the Principality of Andorra which has an industry of very dynamic tourism, in particular in winter. The skiers will find many offers of seasonal rentings to the Pas de la Casa and Soldeu, winter sports resort of the field of Grandvalira.
The gastronomy in Languedoc Roussillon has 2 aspects: On the coasts, one cooks fish and shellfish, salads with the olive oil accompanied by rosy wines of Gard or Roussillon. In the countryside, one approaches Auvergne and Midi-Pyrenees where cheese, sweet chestnuts and mushrooms are cooked.
The summer is marked with many national of international events: Spring of the Actors in June in Montpellier, Festival of the City of Carcassonne in July…
Hotels Languedoc Roussillon.
Campsites beach Languedoc.
