Luxury hotel holidays to Languedoc-Roussillon

Luxury holidays to Languedoc-Roussillon: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Languedoc-Roussillon is a chance to encounter this most southerly region of French Catalonia, nestling on the Spanish border. The region is one that continues to delight and charm, offering plenty to discover during your holiday. The coast of Languedoc-Roussillon has long flat sandy beaches with a full range of water sports and golf at St Cyprien. Meanwhile the hinterland is surprisingly green, composed of gently sloping vineyards, Cotes de Roussillon, Banyuls and Rivesaltes and a whole host of fruit trees including peaches, cherries, plums and oranges. Further inland in Languedoc-Roussillon the Pyrenees rise, remarkably green and covered with trees and shrubs. To the north is the mediaeval town of Carcassonne, which rises like a mirage between vineyards and hills. Languedoc Roussillon also offers the fascinating land of the Cathars. With so much to see in Languedoc-Roussillon, a self-drive touring holiday is an excellent choice, either driving all the way from the UK or flying to the south of France before collecting a hire car. Visit other regions including Tarn and Provence to the north or Bordeaux and the Basque country to the west. Discover the Catalonian and Basque cultures by travelling along the Spanish border, or explore the valleys, fortresses and mountains of southwestern France. A rail holiday offers the chance to view the beautiful French countryside during the journey south, travelling by train to Carcassonne before exploring Languedoc-Roussillon by car, or stopping off in Beaujolais en route to the region.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to France and within France, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers

Our special interest holidays to Languedoc-Rousill

● Wine and food holidays
● Cultural tours for individuals
● Wine-tasting for individuals
● Private guided sightseeing
● Cycling and walking holidays
● Golf holidays
● Family holidays

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Call us on 01392 441245

Highlights of Languedoc-Roussillon

Sample the earliest cherries in France and other seasonal fruit. Take a visit to see the local ceramics and paintings, travel on the narrow-gauge railway from Villefranche de Conflent to Font Romeu. There are Folklore and music festivals in August. Gastronomy Sample anchovies, macaroons, Rousquilles aniseed biscuits. Local wines include Banyuls and Rivesaltes wines and Cotes de Roussillon wine. This is one of the most highly-regarded new wine regions of France.

Climate of Languedoc-Roussillon

Average air temperatures in Centigrade: Jan: 12.4, Feb: 11.5, Mar: 12.5, Apr: 17.6, May: 20.1, Jun: 26.5, Jul: 28.4, Aug: 28.1, Sep: 26.1, Oct: 21.1, Nov: 15.8, Dec :13.5.
Source: Direction de la Meteorologique de France

Languedoc-Roussillon travel information

Languedoc-Roussillon is reached very easily from the UK by air and rail. We can arrange for you to travel by train with overnight stops. Some clients choose to take their own car all the way.

By air

Toulouse is only about two and a half hours' drive away from Ceret and about an hour from Carcassonne and has several flights a day from Gatwick (BA). It is also possible to fly to Montpellier from Gatwick (BA operated by GB Airways).

Self-drive

You can cover the distance from Calais to the region with just one overnight stop in each direction. However, an easier journey would be with two overnight stops in each direction, perhaps Burgundy, the Ardeche or at Les Frenes out and the Rhone Valley and Champagne on the way back.

By Motorail

Take the train with your car from Calais to Toulouse or Narbonne.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to France and within France, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers

Our special interest holidays to Languedoc-Rousill

● Wine and food holidays
● Cultural tours for individuals
● Wine-tasting for individuals
● Private guided sightseeing
● Cycling and walking holidays
● Golf holidays
● Family holidays

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Call us on 01392 441245

Here you will find a map of Languedoc-Roussillon showing the locations of the hotels that we offer

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to France and within France, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers

Our special interest holidays to Languedoc-Rousill

● Wine and food holidays
● Cultural tours for individuals
● Wine-tasting for individuals
● Private guided sightseeing
● Cycling and walking holidays
● Golf holidays
● Family holidays

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Call us on 01392 441245

Medieval bridge with arches and turrets over river Lot at Cahors

AUVERGNE TO LANGUEDOC FLY-DRIVE TOUR

9-night fly-drive touring holiday from the Auvergne to Languedoc including Carcassonne. Visit the regional parks of volcanic domes, gorges and fortresses. From about £2,240 per person.
fortified town of carcassonne with vineyard

BORDEAUX, THE BASQUE COUNTRY AND CARCASSONNE FLY-DRIVE TOUR

9-night fly-drive touring holiday of Bordeaux regaion, the Basque country and Carcassonne. From £2,990 per person.
Orchards and vines with Mount Canigou in the distance in Languedoc Roussillon

FRENCH CATALONIA SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAY

11-night luxury self-drive holiday to Molitg-les-Bains in the French Catalonian foothills of the Pyrenees with overnight stops in Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and Champagne. From £2,930 per person.
Stone houses in the typical village of St Guilhem le Desert

LANGUEDOC SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAY

11-night luxury self-drive holiday to a country location between the cultural centre of Montpellier and the sandy beaches near La Grande Motte in Languedoc, with overnight stops in Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and Champagne. From £2,880 per person.
View over the water with boats and tree to Collioure

PYRENEES TO THE LUBERON FLY-DRIVE HOLIDAY

8-night fly-drive luxury touring holiday exploring the southern French regions from the Pyrenees and French Catalonia to the Luberon in Provence. From £2,350 per person.
The Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard

TARN, LANGUEDOC AND PROVENCE FLY-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

12-night fly-drive touring holiday including the Tarn, Carcassonne, Languedoc and Provence, with three nights in four different places, starting in Toulouse and ending in Marseille. From £3,290 per person.
fortified town of carcassonne with vineyard

CITIES OF SOUTH-WEST FRANCE, LYON AND PARIS BY RAIL HOLIDAY

9-night luxury rail holiday to the French cities of Paris, Lyon, Carcassonne and Bordeaux, by train throughout. From £2,990 per person.
Mountain lake with pine trees and rocks at Carlit Peak in French Catalonia

FRENCH CATALONIA BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

7-night luxury rail holiday to French Catalonia, staying in Molitg-les-Bains with one night in Paris or Lyon. From £1,760 per person.
Chateau de Riell swimming pool

CHATEAU DE RIELL Molitg-les-Bains, French Catalonia

A boutique, 5-star chateau-hotel with 17 rooms, gourmet restaurant, thermal spa facilities and hiking trails in the foothills of the French Catalan Pyrenees.
Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne Languedoc Roussillon exterior chateau and white building garden and seating area

HOTEL DE LA CITE Carcassonne

Superb location, history and service from this traditional and comfortable 5-star hotel nestling within the ancient city walls of Carcassonne. Excellent restaurant, outdoor pool and gardens.
Maison d'Uzes Languedoc Roussillon exterior building wooden door and topiary bushes

LA MAISON D'UZES Uzes, Languedoc

A charming, boutique, 5-star town mansion with 12 rooms and suites and a Michelin-starred restaurant in this historic town. Combine as part of a touring holiday.
Le Domaine de Verchant Languedoc Roussillon swimming pool large stone building palm trees gardens

LE DOMAINE DE VERCHANT Montpellier

Combine city, coast and country at this 5-star wine and foodie hotel with spa and vineyards. 26 luxurious rooms and outdoor pool.
Relais des Chartreuses Languedoc Roussillon outdoor terrace area surrounded by trees

RELAIS DES CHARTREUSES Le Boulou, Roussillon

A charming 3-star hotel in a restored farmhouse with just 14 rooms and suites in countryside in French Catalonia not far from the Spanish border and the Mediterranean coast.