This is one of my favourite parts of France. To me it makes a good budget option for those who can’t afford Provence. We took our daughter when she was seven and she had a blast. There is a very good dinosaur museum a bit further south (I think the town is called Esperanza? or something like that anyway). If I ever run away from home there’s a good chance I’ll be hiding out in Collioure, further south again.
I’m glad you enjoyed the post. This part of France really does offer so much for all ages. As well as the dinosaur museum there’s also an Australian wildlife park (!!) near Carcassonne, and an African Safari park in the region, so there’s plenty to keep the kids amused if it’s not warm enough to swim in the beautiful Mediterranean.
I hope you get a chance to visit Languedoc again one day – without having to run away from home!
[…] Aah, the south of France. Over 300 days of sunshine per year, endless stretches of Mediterranean coastline, unspoilt countryside, bustling markets and untouched medieval villages. I’m talking about Provence, right? Wrong! This is Languedoc, the real south of France. Less well known than its famous neighbour, particularly by Australians, Languedoc offers the visitor the quintessential rural French experience. Read on here………….. […]
This is one of my favourite parts of France. To me it makes a good budget option for those who can’t afford Provence. We took our daughter when she was seven and she had a blast. There is a very good dinosaur museum a bit further south (I think the town is called Esperanza? or something like that anyway). If I ever run away from home there’s a good chance I’ll be hiding out in Collioure, further south again.
Great post Carolyn!
Hi Jo,
I’m glad you enjoyed the post. This part of France really does offer so much for all ages. As well as the dinosaur museum there’s also an Australian wildlife park (!!) near Carcassonne, and an African Safari park in the region, so there’s plenty to keep the kids amused if it’s not warm enough to swim in the beautiful Mediterranean.
I hope you get a chance to visit Languedoc again one day – without having to run away from home!
Fabulous — made me want to go there immediately!
[…] Aah, the south of France. Over 300 days of sunshine per year, endless stretches of Mediterranean coastline, unspoilt countryside, bustling markets and untouched medieval villages. I’m talking about Provence, right? Wrong! This is Languedoc, the real south of France. Less well known than its famous neighbour, particularly by Australians, Languedoc offers the visitor the quintessential rural French experience. Read on here………….. […]
Glad to hear it, Susan! Hope you do get to visit Languedoc soon.
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I am looking for somewhere new for 2 weeks in 2015. Looks like I’ll be checking out your recommended accommodations.
Lovely area.