About the Book
This practical travel guide to Languedoc & Roussillon features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Languedoc & Roussillon guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Languedoc & Roussillon easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Languedoc & Roussillon has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.
The Rough Guide to LANGUEDOC & ROUSSILLON covers: Toulouse, Carcassonne, upper Aude and Ariege, Albi and Haut Languedoc, Nimes, Montpellier, Narbonne, Béziers and Roussillon.
Inside this Languedoc & Roussillon travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Languedoc & Roussillon, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Camargue to family activities in child-friendly places, like Montpellier or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Toulouse.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Languedoc & Roussillon entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Languedoc & Roussillon, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Languedoc & Roussillon travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for sampling local delicacies, exploring beach towns or cycling.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Carcassonne, St-Gilles, Collioure and Narbonne's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Languedoc & Roussillon, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Languedoc & Roussillon guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Languedoc & Roussillon features fascinating insights into Languedoc & Roussillon, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Les Orgues and the spectacular Pont du Gard.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Narbonne, Perpignan and many more locations in Languedoc & Roussillon, reduce the need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Languedoc & Roussillon allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
About the Author :
Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides. Brian A. Catlos, a professor of religious studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder and a research associate at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has received many prestigious fellowships and awards. He is the author of the prizewinning The Victors and the Vanquished: Christians and Muslims of Catalonia and Aragon (1050-1300), The Muslims of Medieval Latin Christendom ca. 1050-1615, and is featured in the documentary Cities of Light. He has traveled extensively in Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, and has contributed to many travel guidebooks, including his Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon. For more, see www.brianacatlos.com.
