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Boasting Medieval fortresses, Roman aqueducts, Mediterranean coastline, endless vineyards and expansive national parks, a visitor could spend a lifetime exploring sunny Languedoc-Rousillon. Sitting on the geographic divide between the Iberian peninsula and mainland Europe, the regions towns and cities, including beautiful Carcassonne, Nimes and Montpellier, are connected by paths both ancient and new. Hike Via Domitia, a Roman road, or rent a barge for a trip down the Canal du Midi.
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1. Eglise Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption
2. Cathedrale St-Jean
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 709 reviews
Reviewed By frankn829
This is certainly a beautiful church worthy of exploring. You definitely get a feel that it was meant to be a bit bigger, but, it has a lot of amazing art in every nook and cranny. One really interesting item is an apparent crypt cemented in by a covering with four skull and crossbones figures - one on each corner. Being close to the sea, it makes you wonder...
3. Cathedrale St-Just
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4.5 based on 1,106 reviews
Reviewed By Hugo929 - Los Angeles, United States
This cathedral joins the one in Siena (Italy) as an example of grandiose but truncated plans. Begun in the 13th century in the prevailing gothic style it has impressive thick columns, beautiful gothic arches and colorful stained glass windows. Built on the site of previous churches, one can find remnants. In the 14th century funds run out, mostly because of a decline of business in Narbonne, so the nave is missing.
4. Eglise Saint-Nazaire
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4.5 based on 1,917 reviews
Reviewed By PJandSJ - Matlock, United Kingdom
This is an imposing church which exudes a sense of deep history. The stained-glass windows at the altar end of the church – the apse – are beautiful, particularly the two rose windows – one at each end of the transept. I sat there for several minutes gazing at their beauty … and returned two days later to have another look. The windows rivalled anything that I’ve seen on visits to various churches around the world.
5. Abbaye de Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert
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4.5 based on 910 reviews
Joyau du premier art roman languedocien, ce sanctuaire fondé au début du IXe siècle, est l'un des plus importants foyers spirituels et culturels du Languedoc. La fondation, en 804, de l’Abbaye bénédictine de Gellone, s’inscrit dans le contexte historique et religieux de la région. Dès le Xe siècle, alors que Guilhem est devenu Saint-Guilhem, le rayonnement spirituel de Gellone s’affirme et le monastère devient une halte privilégiée sur le chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle. En 1998, l’Abbaye de Gellone est classée au Patrimoine mondial par l’U.N.E.S.C.O. au titre des chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle en France.
Reviewed By MagdaBee - Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, France
Amazing. So peaceful and beautiful. It has an outside courtyard. You feel transported back in time... But wearing a mask of course ????????
6. Notre-Dame-des-Auzils
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4.5 based on 394 reviews
Reviewed By 658marshallb - Ferney-Voltaire, France
Definitely worth a short hike and visit - several parking spots are possible depending on how long you want to walk. On the way you pass some photogenic vineyards and ruins - the road is well marked but rather narrow at times but not dangerous - just watch when you go around bends in the road. The parking closest to the chapel and cemetery handles perhaps 30 cars. It is true that there is some repair work underway on the path up, also on the walls, but it should not hinder most people - but on a hot day, if you are rushing up to get into the chapel before its midday closing time of 1220, the hike, which climbs about 100 meters in altitude, should not to be taken lightly. And beach shoes are definitely not appropriate unless your ankles are in superb shape and you don’t mind walking on irregularly-shaped rocks. But this is all logistics - and once you pass by the moving monuments to sailors lost at sea, and the paintings and models of ships that went down in the sea, you should be pleased that you made the effort to get there. But do check the opening and closing times and dates - while there is a great panoramic view at the chapel level, it is more enjoyable to see it during a visit to the chapel.
7. Cathedrale de Maguelone
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4.5 based on 474 reviews
8. Cathedrale Saint-Etienne d'Agde
9. Cathedrale Saint-Nazaire de Beziers
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4.5 based on 959 reviews
Reviewed By MarjieS670 - Renfrew, United Kingdom
This is such a beautiful Church steeped in history. Although it is situated at the top of a hill, it is fairly easy to access from the town. Admission is free (there is a donation box) and it is well looked after. There is a lovely courtyard and the views from the Cathedral grounds are magnificent. It is certainly worth paying a visit if you are in Béziers.
10. La Garde Guerin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
