Fall under its spell ; Stretching along the Mediterranean from Provence to Spain, Languedoc weaves its special magic, says Cathy Hawker Evening Standard - London | February 28, 2007 | Copyright 2007 Evening Standard - London. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON stretches from Provence in the east along the Mediterranean coast to the Spanish border with its strong Catalan influence.

It includes parts of the Pyrenees and Rhone Valley, several impressive historic cities and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the walled city of Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi.

Climate

The region has a Mediterranean climate with average temperatures of 19 degrees Celsius and a reputed 300 days of sunshine every year.

There are huge regional differences though. Perpignan has the highest average summer temperature in France, while towards the ...

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