Mediterranean coast
Long beaches, lagoons, fishing ports and lively coastal towns run from the Camargue side of the region to the Spanish border.
Pyrenees · Mediterranean · historic towns & countryside
Holiday homes in
Occitanie
From the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees to Toulouse, Cathar country, vineyards, gorges and the valleys of the Lot.
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A whole region to explore
Occitanie stretches from the Mediterranean coast to the high Pyrenees and across a broad sweep of southern France shaped by vineyards, rivers, limestone plateaux, medieval towns and distinctive regional cultures.
The region brings together very different holiday landscapes: the beaches and lagoons of the Mediterranean, mountain valleys and ski country, Toulouse and Montpellier, Cathar castles, the Cévennes, the dramatic Tarn and Aveyron gorges, Gascony and the quieter countryside of the Lot and Tarn-et-Garonne.
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Occitanie at a glance
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Pyrenees & mountain valleys
High peaks, walking country, spa towns and winter sports shape the southern edge of Occitanie.
Historic south-west France
Bastides, abbeys, Cathar castles, Roman monuments and medieval centres give the inland departments remarkable variety.
Rivers, gorges & vineyards
The Lot, Tarn, Aveyron and Garonne landscapes combine dramatic scenery with wine country, markets and peaceful rural stays.
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Places to stay in Occitanie
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The departments of Occitanie
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Ariège (0)
Pyrenean valleys, Foix, caves, mountain villages and wild walking country.
Explore department → 11Aude (0)
Carcassonne, Cathar castles, Corbières vineyards, Mediterranean beaches and the Canal du Midi.
Explore department → 12Aveyron (0)
Dramatic gorges, stone villages, the Aubrac plateau, Rodez and some of France’s most beautiful rural scenery.
Explore department → 30Gard (0)
Nîmes, the Pont du Gard, Cévennes landscapes, vineyards and the western edge of the Camargue.
Explore department → 32Gers (0)
Gascon countryside, bastide towns, Armagnac, rolling farmland and relaxed rural France.
Explore department → 31Haute-Garonne (0)
Toulouse, the Garonne, Comminges and routes south towards the Pyrenees.
Explore department → 65Hautes-Pyrénées (0)
Lourdes, high mountain passes, ski resorts and some of the most dramatic scenery in the French Pyrenees.
Explore department → 34Hérault (0)
Montpellier, Mediterranean beaches, the Canal du Midi, vineyards and the Hérault gorges.
Explore department → 46Lot (4)
Cahors, Rocamadour, the Lot and Dordogne valleys, limestone plateaux and beautiful villages.
Explore department → 48Lozère (0)
The Cévennes, Aubrac, Tarn gorges and some of the least densely populated countryside in France.
Explore department → 66Pyrénées-Orientales (0)
Perpignan, the Côte Vermeille, Catalan culture, Mediterranean beaches and the eastern Pyrenees.
Explore department → 81Tarn (0)
Albi, Cordes-sur-Ciel, vineyards, river valleys and wooded southern countryside.
Explore department → 82Tarn-et-Garonne (0)
Montauban, Moissac, orchards, bastide towns and gentle countryside around the Tarn and Garonne.
Explore department →Towns, coast & countryside
Places to explore in Occitanie
Toulouse
The region’s largest city, known for its pink-brick architecture, lively centre, aerospace heritage and position on the Garonne.
Carcassonne
A spectacular fortified medieval city and a natural base for exploring Cathar country and the Aude.
Montpellier
A youthful Mediterranean city with elegant squares, historic streets and easy access to the coast.
Rocamadour & the Lot
Clifftop heritage, river valleys, limestone landscapes and some of south-west France’s best-known villages.
Albi
A handsome red-brick episcopal city on the Tarn, centred on its cathedral and Toulouse-Lautrec museum.
Nîmes & Pont du Gard
Roman heritage on an exceptional scale, with the arena, Maison Carrée and celebrated aqueduct nearby.
Collioure & the Côte Vermeille
Colourful Catalan seaside towns where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean.
The Pyrenees
Mountain passes, national-park landscapes, walking routes, ski stations and dramatic valleys along the Spanish frontier.
Make a holiday of it
What makes Occitanie special
Mountains & outdoor days
Walk, cycle or ski in the Pyrenees, explore the Cévennes and Aubrac, or follow the great gorges of the Tarn and Aveyron.
Mediterranean & Canal du Midi
Combine beach days and seafood with ports, lagoons, vineyards and slower journeys beside the Canal du Midi.
Castles, villages & markets
Explore Cathar fortresses, bastides, Roman sites, medieval villages and the food markets of inland southern France.
Plan your stay
When to visit Occitanie
Spring
Wildflowers, green countryside and excellent temperatures for walking, cycling and sightseeing.
Summer
Mediterranean beach weather, mountain escapes, festivals and long evenings in towns and villages.
Autumn
Vineyard colour, harvests, warm days and quieter roads across the inland departments.
Winter
Skiing and mountain stays in the Pyrenees, plus city breaks and peaceful countryside elsewhere in the region.
Travel & getting around
Getting to & around Occitanie
Toulouse and Montpellier are the principal transport hubs, with additional airports and rail connections serving places including Carcassonne, Perpignan, Nîmes and Lourdes depending on route and season.
Occitanie is a very large region, so a car is usually the most practical choice for rural holiday homes, mountain areas and multi-stop touring. Rail is useful between the larger cities and along several major corridors.
Occitanie at a glance
Mediterranean · Pyrenees · Toulouse · Montpellier · Cathar castles · gorges · vineyards · medieval villages
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