The Pyrenees Orientales in Languedoc

The Pyrenees Orientales is a region in the southern most part of France, bordering with Spain.

One of the most fascinating areas of Europe, blessed with a wonderful climate, stunning coast, beautiful scenery and amazing history.

There are many things to see and do. Views of mountains, rivers and lakes, ancient cities, towns, villages, thermal springs, abbeys, and cathedrals, châteaux and castles seem to appear almost everywhere in the Languedoc.

The appeal of the Pyrenees Orientales is limitless and the list of things to do is endless ranging from holidays, including naturist holidays and activity holidays, which can include water sports, mountain/winter sports, golf, hunting, shooting, and fishing. There are also numerous cultural activities to enjoy.

The department of Pyrenees Orientales, which includes the Languedoc, conceals many treasures: varied landscapes of rich beauty, an important architectural heritage, and traditions and a culture that have lasted for centuries.

Five of the villages within the Pyrenees Orientales have been granted the classification of the most beautiful villages of France. They are Have, Evol, Mosset, Castelnou and Villefranche-of-Conflent.

The Pyrenees in winter has a variety of pistes. With resorts such as Font-Romeu, and Les Angles, in Languedoc, skiers and boarders are well catered for.

More about the LANGUEDOC and the PYRENEES ORIENTALES.

The Pyrenees Orientales is in the Languedoc-Roussillon area in south west France which borders Spain and the Mediterranean. Its position means it has a temperate climate, with very mild winters and hot dry summers.

Set in spectacular countryside with the Mediterranean to the east, Catalonia to the south and Andorra to the west, the Pyrenees Orientales borders are formed by mountains.

This is a popular travel destination for holiday makers who sun bathe on fabulous Mediterranean beaches whilst others walk or trek through the mountains.

The Pyrenees Orientales is a wonderful place to spend a holiday with its warm seas, sandy beaches and fresh mountain air. Mont Canigou is the is over 300 metres high and hosts a variety of wildlife and vegetation.

The Languedoc is renowned for its wine production. The wine here is fresh and plentiful with vineyards around every corner.

Food is always prepared from locally grown produce in the Pyrenees Orientales and is always a gastronomic affair.

The Pyrenees Orientales offers a multitude of attractions, for a full listing of tourist attractions for the Languedoc visit http://www.catalanholidayhomes.com