There are plenty of interesting places to visit in Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. This popular French holiday destination has long sunny days, Mediterranean beaches and plenty of tourist attractions. Here are the best places to visit in Languedoc Roussillon during 2026.

If you are coming to Carcassonne on vacation in 2026 and you want some tips on the best restaurants in Carcassonne to eat, we have selected some of the best restaurants in Carcassonne's medieval city and in the town itself. The cuisine in Carcassonne and the Aude region leans heavily on authentic local produce.  

I am often asked to help clients pick out places to visit in the South of France during their vacation. If you are planning your summer holidays in France for 2026 and you are looking for information on where to go in the South of France, then just follow our handy guide to the Best 20 places to visit in the South of France. 

No less than 10 Languedoc wines feature in the Sunday Times list of the top wines to buy. The respected Sunday Times wine critic, Janice Robinson, has picked out 10 Languedoc wines in her wine buyers guide for 2010. Beating off stiff competition from Australia, Spain, Chile, South Africa and Bordeaux, the Languedoc wines topped the poll.

2024 promises to be a great year for festivals in the South of France. This is the calendar of festivals & events taking place in France during 2026. The South of France has some excellent festivals that perfectly sum up the relaxed way of life in Southern France.

The weather in South of France is amongst the best in France and has attracted tourists for over 300 years. The climate in South of France is the hottest in France, with average summer temperatures above 30^oC (80^oF). Temperatures for 2026 in Southern France are predicted to be hot, exceeding the average for 2025. 

From my perspective, there are two standout restaurants in the South of France: the Mirazur in Menton and the Auberge de Vieux Puits in the Corbieres. These two restaurants stand as bookends - both physically and figuratively - to the other restaurants in South France.

Here is a list of the 5 best beaches near Montpellier, France, to visit in 2026 and a guide of how best to reach them, including if you don't have a car. A lot of the Mediterranean beaches near Montpellier can be accessed simply by taking a tram from Montpellier city centre (Line 3 to Perols Etang de l'Or). The nearest Montpellier beach is just 13kms from the city (at Carnon Plage beach). 

Go Languedoc has a wide range of French villa holidays properties in South France for summer 2026 bookings. We have identified 10 of the best French villas with great deals on holidays in France 2026, with many of our owners holding their rental prices at 2026 levels. 

The Mediterranean beach resort of Cap d'Agde in the South of France is the biggest holiday resort in France. Famed for its 14km of sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and steady supply of Mediterranean sunshine, the resort itself hides an interesting history. Cap d'Agde is located about 20 minutes drive south-east of Montpellier in the old Languedoc region of Southern France and 15 mins from Beziers airport.