Languedoc Region

The Languedoc extends from the southern fringe of the Massif Central to the shores of the Mediterranean.

The largest district in the region is the Coteaux du Languedoc. A number of communes in this district have been elevated to the status of Cru, including: Cabrières, La Clape, La Méjanelle, Montpeyroux, Picpoul de Pinet, Pic St-Loup, Quatourze, St-Christol, St-Drézery, St-Georges-d'Orques, St-Saturnin and Veérargues.

Another major district within the Languedoc is a hilly area in the west: Corbières. This is an interesting district to explore. It has improved substantially in recent decades, and of note is the influence of Spain in the village architecture and interior of houses.

There are Maisons des Vins in the towns of St-Chinian, Olonzac, Béziers, Carcassonne and Lézignan-Corbières which will provide information on visiting châteaux.