Plan a Visit to Languedoc-Roussillon: France’s “Other French Riviera”

The third in the series of shore excursions for travelers on Mediterrean cruises, Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France is sharing ideas we all can use. Let’s see what she suggests for those who want to experience Languedoc-Roussillon.

According to Nancy McGee,

Languedoc-Roussillon is coming to be known by many as the “other French Riviera.”

The best Mediterranean beaches and 300 days of sunshine to match? The best seafood, world-class wines and historic fortress towns? Must be the French Riviera. Wrong!

Continue reading here for Nancy’s reasons why you need to add l’Occitanie to your list of ideas for a road trip. The city of Montpellier is a “buzzy, trendy, university town” with tons of history, and it’s just a little over an hour’s drive from the Papal Palace in Avignon.

Although, we are all fans of the beautiful Cote Bleu and Cassis, we have to admit that Sète not only has a terrific (10km beach) the fresh seafood is a big draw. Here are 10 Reasons to Visit Sète.

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