Hotels in Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Languedoc-Roussillon stretches from the Rhône River to the Spanish border, with a Mediterranean climate that brings hot, dry summers (90°F / 32°C) perfect for swimming off sandy beaches like La Grande Motte, and mild winters (50°F / 10°C) ideal for exploring Roman ruins such as the 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard aqueduct. The region splits into the coastal strip, where you can windsurf on the Etang de Thau lagoon, and the inland hills covered with vineyards producing bold red wines like Corbières. Spring and fall are your sweet spots-cycle the Canal du Midi's 150 miles of tree-lined towpaths without summer crowds, or catch a free flamenco show in Montpellier's Place de la Comédie, a tradition from the city's 17th-century Spanish ties.