With its landscapes of olives, vines and cypress trees, sleepy wine villages and buzzing cities such as Montpelier and Nimes, Languedoc-Roussillon is a delicious dose of Mediterranean conviviality. Encompassing some of France's most iconic sights: the Pont du Gard, the walled medieval towns of Carcassonne and Aigues-Mortes, or the artists' towns of Collioure and Ceret. Be as lazy as you like, whether it's a slow cruise down the idyllic Canal du Midi or wine tasting in Corbieres you fancy, or get the adrenalin pumping in the Pyrenees or kayak down the Gorges du Tarn this region has enough to offer anyone looking to escape the crowds. Including where the locals go; with their insights and recommendations, plus a month-by-month guide the best time to visit, FootprintFrance Languedoc-Roussillon won't fail to ensure you will be planning this trip and many more! What the locals say: Suggestions from local people on where to go and what to do A year in the region: Month-by-month guide to pros and cons of visiting at certain times of the year Great days out: A series of great driving routes and city walks Favourite things: The author's personal recommendations of a place of an activity Pick of the picnic spots: Where to picnic and the best places to buy your goodies