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New from Bradt is France: Languedoc-Roussillon, which celebrates in intimate detail the Occitanie, a charming region full of easily accessible contrasts in southwest France. Three local residents share their extensive, in-depth knowledge of the area, covering both well-known attractions and off-the-beaten-path delights. Expertly researched and with exemplary attention to detail, engaging writing and great ideas blend to furnish the perfect travel companion.From exploring Cathar cas...

The Guides to Wines and Top Vineyards cover classic wine-producing regions wordwide and profile the top producers. Updated in November 2025, this guide discusses the wines of Languedoc and Roussillon, extending from Nîmes to the Spanish border, including the sub-regions of Languedoc (Grès de Montpellier, Saint Drézéry, Montpeyroux, Pézenas, Terrasses du Larzac), the appellations of Faugères, Corbières, Minervois, Pic Saint Loup, Saint Chinian, La Clape in Languedoc, and Banyuls, Collioure,...

Table of Contents:1. Essentials: A-Z Index Phrasebook Units Conversion Eat Drink Sleep Driving in Europe Stay safe2. Maps**:** France Regions Geographical Provence French Riviera Languedoc-Roussillon2.1 City maps: Arles Avignon Cannes Marseille Monaco Montpellier Nice3. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: Major points of interest Climate History Get in Top 10 attractions Beaches Park...

In August, 1947, Mary Brock boarded a train in Toronto. She was headed for the wilds of Northwestern Ontario and a teaching job at an Indian Residential School. Her family was horrified.At the end of her first day of teaching, Mary was horrified too. This was not the exciting adventure she had imagined. But Mary wasn't one to give up, and buoyed by her ideals and her pragmatism, she kept showing up.She lasted the academic year but when she boarded the train for home, she knew...

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Languedoc and Roussillon, written by France experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail y...

Footprintfocus Languedoc: Carcassonne to Montpellier is the only dedicated guide available covering this popular French destination. Features an Essentials section with practical tips to help plan a trip, detailed information on attractions and comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep and have fun.• Essentials section with tips on getting there and around• Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat• Highlights map of the region plus detailed str...

(approx. 715 pages)Our illustrated travel guide features of the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground.Finding Internet access when traveling can be a problem so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents to access context-specific information quickly and easily, even when offline....

In the heart of the Pyrenees mountains lies a hidden secret, waiting to be uncovered.In July 2005, in the Pyrenees mountains near Carcassonne, Alice, a volunteer at an archaeological dig, stumbles into a cave and makes a startling discovery-two crumbling skeletons, strange writings on the walls, and the pattern of a labyrinth.Eight hundred years earlier, on the eve of a brutal crusade that will rip apart southern France, a young woman named Alais is given a...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Labyrinth-"a rich brew of supernaturalism and intrigue."—Kirkus ReviewsIn 1891, young Léonie Vernier and her brother arrive at the home of their widowed aunt in Rennes-le-Bains, in southwest France. But nothing is as Léonie had imagined. Their aunt is young, willowy, and beautiful, and the estate is a subject of local superstition. Villagers claim that Léonie's late uncle died after summoning ...

Most of the women who ever lived left no trace of their existence on the record of history. Sixteenth- and seventeenth-century women of the middling and lower levels of society left no letters or diaries in which they expressed what they felt or thought. Criminal courts and magistrates kept few records of their testimonies, and no ecclesiastical court records are known to survive for the French Roman Catholic Church between 1540 and 1667. For the most part, we cannot hear the voices of ord...

Kate Mosse's internationally bestselling Languedoc Trilogy - now in a single eBook format.LABYRINTHSeventeen-year-old Alaïs Pelletier is given a mysterious book by her father, which he claims contains the secret of the true Grail. Although Alaïs cannot understand the strange words and symbols, she knows that her destiny lies in keeping the secret of the labyrinth safe.Archaeologist Alice Tanner disc...

Languedoc in southeastern France produces 40% of France`s wine and it is the largest wine growing area in the world. Five départments make up the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Some have miles of sandy beaches and others have vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see. Almond and olive trees can be seen everywhere. It was over 2,000 years ago that grapevines were first planted here and Languedoc is today one of the most important wine-producing regions in France. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Overv...