Holidays in Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Sun-kissed Languedoc-Roussillon is a vast and varied region whose appeal is appropriately broad. The 'other South of France' is blessed with over 200 kilometres of beautiful - and almost entirely sandy - coastline, and heading inland there is a quieter, less visited landscape of hills and valleys, picturesque villages, vineyards, mountains and historic towns that holds no less appeal than the better known charms of neighbouring Provence.

Whether you want to walk through the Pyrenees, cycle alongside the tranquil Canal du Midi, windsurf at Cap d'Agde or sample the rich corbières and minervois wine in their native country, Languedoc has it all - with a balmy climate to boot. Home to the lovely Roman city of Nîmes, with its celebrated feria, and the beautiful, dynamic southern metropolis of Montpellier, plus Collioure, the seaside town that inspire a whole artistic movement (fauvism) the region also has some of France's finest cultural and urban draws. Find out all the best green holidays and environmentally friendly places to stay in Languedoc-Roussillon below.