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Nimes - The city is on the border of the provinces of Languedoc and Provence. If you are in the area then a visit to Nimes is a must as it has the largest Roman remains in the whole of Europe. It is also a vibrant, stylish city thanks to the works of architects and designers such as Norman Foster, Philippe Stark and many others. Nimes is also famous as the place where denim was first manufactured, in the 19th century, and then exported to the USA.
Montpellier - The City is crowded, busy place, which vies with Toulouse, to be known as the most dynamic city in the south of France. Its university was founded in the 13th century and its medical school has an enviable reputation. The city centre, known as The Old Town, is a tiny but very charming area, whose crowded streets are pedestrianised so enabling ease of movement and a more relaxed atmosphere.
Toulouse - has a beautiful historic city centre and is one of the most exciting provincial cities in France. It is at the forefront of not only an exciting aerospace industry but also an electronics industry. There are over 110,000 students living in Toulouse and they help create a vibrant feel to the place. Toulouse has numerous ancient buildings that are worth a visit and the surrounding countryside is home to many lovely historic villages and towns.
Carcassonne - The well-known fortress-town of Carcassonne is in the Southern Languedoc region. It is an excellent departure point for visitors to the Cathar castles; these beautiful, ruined castles are situated around the hills to the south of the city.
The Parc Naturel Regional du Haut Languedoc - Situated in Southern Languedoc the parc is the most southerly part of the Massif Central. The west side has an Atlantic climate and a landscape of forests and deep valleys, while the east is arid and jagged.
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Auberge Louis XIII - 1 rue Tripiere, Toulouse. You get good, down to earth local dishes here and the portions are large. There is also an attractive courtyard that diners can use when the weather is hot enough.
Au Chat Deng - 37 rue Peyrolieres, Toulouse. The set menus in this tiny but trendy brasserie are reasonably priced but the a la carte menu is fairly expensive.
La Truye qui Filhe - 9 rue Fresque, Nimes. This self-service restaurant is only open for lunch but the food is very good and fairly cheap.
Flan Coco - Andre-Malraux, 29 rue du Merier-d'Espagne, Nimes. The restaurant is located in a pretty courtyard and this attractive setting adds to the enjoyment of the dining experience. The food is moderately priced, well cooked and served by efficient waiters.
Bibent 5 - place du Capitole, Toulouse. This is the most sophisticated cafe in the city. There is extravagant plasterwork, fabulous chandeliers and marble tables. It is worth going for the decor alone.
Perroquet - 1 avenue de Gaulle, Perpignon. This popular restaurant serves good Catalan food at moderate prices are.
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| En Bonne Compagnie - by Valerie Fisk from France - 2008-04-19 | | Delicious French cuisine with a modern touch as well and tempting international dishes, Restaurant En Bonne Compagnie sits right on the banks of the Canal du Midi in a beautiful area of the Languedoc, France.
With pretty floral terraces overlooking the canal, there is personal service and a great ambiance, as well as ‘cuisine raffinée’. |
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| The Parc Naturel Regional du Haut Languedoc - Situated in Southern Languedoc the parc is the most southerly part of the Massif Central. The west side has an Atlantic climate and a landscape of forests and deep valleys, while the east is arid and jagged.
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