A crossroads throughout time Major historical pathways go through Languedoc-Roussillon: the Roman Via Domitia, the pilgrims’ route to Santiago de Compostela, and the Canal du Midi.  Successive civilisations and generations have settled along these routes, building towns and making a living. The list of architectural styles is a long one: Visigothic architecture, medieval forts and fortresses, magnificent private houses, Renaissance towns, neo-classical buildings, and modern and post-modern constructions. This is a region where different epochs come together and interact

    A religious crossroads Languedoc-Roussillon is a region of many religions. This is evident in the diversity of   religious monuments. The Roman churches and abbeys, Cathar castles, Gothic cathedrals, Jewish synagogues and community centres, and Protestant temples are all an integral part of the local landscape.

  A crossroads for ideas Languedoc-Roussillon has long attracted painters, writers, and musicians. The writers Rabelais, Racine, Molière, Paul Valéry, Louis Stevenson, Lawrence Durrell, and Henry de Monfreid; the painters Courbet, Picasso, Derain, Matisse, Chagall, Soutine, Braque, Maillol, and Dali; and the singers Georges Brassens, Charles Trenet, and Boby Lapointe are just some of those who have found inspiration  here

 A culinary crossroads Languedoc-Roussillon is a culinary paradise.  There’s a huge diversity of produce on offer, and lots of traditional specialities, the recipes for which have been handed down from generation to generation. Then, there are the quality wines that go so perfectly with the local cuisine.

With its diverse landscapes, powerful history, and outstanding artistic heritage, this is a region of colours and contrasts.  With “Océanides Réceptif” at the reins, you can relax, enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle, and discover the real Languedoc-Roussillon.