Heritage and culture

• Built heritage

  

  Châteaux, castles, cathedrals, abbeys nestling in the vineyards, contemporary masterpieces by famous architects ranging from Jean Nouvel to Zaha Hadid...

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• History is a long story

  

  Languedoc has been settled by humans since prehistoric times.
  In the classical era they grew grapes. Ever since, changes in the landscape have continued to be linked to what really is a ‘wine-growing civilisation’.

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• Land of tradition

  
  The identity of this part of Occitania, a blend of legend, religion, folklore and friendliness, shows itself in the traditional festivals: water jousting, bull games, carnivals and more.
  

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• Listed villages

  

  Some of the ‘Most Beautiful Villages of France’, ‘Towns of Art and History’, etc. Often tucked away in quiet corners of the countryside where you can explore the surrounding area, they are not to be missed.

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• Tracks through time

  

  Tracks wind their way across Languedoc, and have been walked since the beginning of time. Roman roads and the Santiago de Compostela pilgrim route  bear witness to the long history of southern France.

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• Land of legend

  

  Mountains, rivers, rocks, bridges… The landscapes and monuments of the Hérault area have fired people’s imagination since the dawn of time.

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