The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon (Travel Guide) by Rough Guides

The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon (Travel Guide) by Rough Guides

The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon is the ultimate travel guide to this rich and rewarding region of France.

Discover the highlights of both Languedoc and Roussillon with stunning photography, colour-coded maps, candid reviews and indispensable practical information. You'll find detailed advice on what to see and do - from visiting breathtaking hilltop villages and Cathar castles to lazing on dune-backed beaches and boating along the majestic Canal du Midi. There's comprehensive coverage of all the urban centres like Toulouse, Perpignan, Montpellier and Nîmes, and of course the medieval citadel of Carcassonne.

Throughout the guide there are up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, shops, markets, cafés and restaurants, for budgets high and low, and insights into the region's traditions, culture and heritage. We'll lead the way to the best places to tuck into cassoulet, shuck oysters or taste renowned wines such as Picpoul de Pinet and Côtes du Roussillon.

Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon.

Expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel write Rough Guides. They have in-depth knowledge of the regions they write about, having either visited widely or lived there, and it shows on every page. It's invaluable information, given with humour and insight and with the down-to-earth, honest tone that Rough Guides is known for. Samantha Cook was born in London and has spent her whole life there, with the exception of a few trips around the world. She is a coauthor of The Rough Guide to London and The Rough Guide to Vintage London, among others. Cook has been a part of the Rough Guides team for over ten years.