OCCITANIE / South of France

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ALBISAINT-GUILHEM-LE-DÉSERTCANAL DU MIDI

LE PONT DU GARD

VILLEFRANCHE-DE-CONFLENT

GAVARNIE-MONT PERDU

CARCASSONNE

GORGES DU TARN

PIC DU MIDI

MILLAU VIADUCT BANYULS - CRIQUE CÔTE VERMEILLE

TOULOUSE MONTPELLIER LOURDES

GRUISSAN

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GAVARNIE-MONT PERDU

GAUBE LAKE

OCCITANIE / South of France,take the time to live it all!

• France’s second-largest region, 13

‘departments’ in an area bigger than Ireland

• 8 sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list: The Canal du Midi, Gavarnie - Mont Perdu, the Routes of Santiago de Compostela, the Episcopal City of Albi, the Causses and the Cévennes, the Pont du Gard, the Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and the Fortifications of Vauban (Villefranche-de-Conflent and Mont-Louis)

• 2 National Parks (Pyrénées and Cévennes), 1 National Marine Park (Gulf of Lion) and 6 Regional Nature Parks

• 30 thermal spa centres• 44 winter sports resorts in the Pyrénées and the

Massif Central

• 220 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline and 37 marinas

• 14 Vignobles & Découvertes-certified wine regions

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ContentsTHE WORLD’S BIGGEST WINE REGION > PAGE 6

THE 14 VIGNOBLES & DÉCOUVERTES WINE REGIONS > PAGES 7 TO 27• Les Bons Crus d'Artagnan®• Cahors Malbec• Pays des Bastides and Vignoble du Gaillac • Conques and Marcillac • Côtes du Rhône Gardoises • Vignoble des Cévennes• Costières de Nîmes• Pays de Thau • Languedoc, Coeur d'Hérault• Béziers, Canal du Midi, Méditerranée• Minervois, Saint-Chinian, Faugères• La Narbonnaise, Surprenante Méditerranée• Wine and heritage in Pays Cathare• Perpignan, Méditerranée, Rivesaltes

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Occitanie, tourism IN FIGURES

The excessive consumption of alcohol is dangerous to your health. Always drink in moderation.

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with 3.3 million beds

with

166, 000 spa users

at 30 thermal spa

centres

or nearly the equivalent of

one-third of the national

thermal spa market

15.7 million

nights in accommodation (no. 4 nationally)

nearly 24 million

nights at open-air accommodation sites

(no. 1 nationally

30 million

visitors every year

or 10% of national GDP

with 14 billionin tourist

expenditure

and 120,000

permanent tourism jobs

The most represented nationalities:

Europe: Netherlands, Germany,

Belgium, UKLong haul:

US, Canada, Japan, China

tourist region In France

No.4

region for overseas tourists

3rd

tourist accommodation capacity in France

No.1

spa destination in France

1st1stregion for French

tourists

Sources: SDT Sofres – DGE, Banque de France, EVE – INSEE survey, Occitanie Regional Tourism Board – Acoss/Urssaf

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The world’s biggest wine region!Counting 80 appellations (44 AOPs and 36 IGPs) spread over 300,000 hectares, Occitanie in the South of France is home to the biggest wine region in the world. And its big in variety too: the rich diversity of its landscapes—from the Montagne Noire to the Mediterranean, from the Causses plateaus to the sun-bathed hillsides—and the variety of its climates and soils guarantee the wine produced on this exceptional land delivers one of the broadest aromatic palettes there is. A total 14 appellations meet the criteria established by the national Vignobles & Découvertes quality label created to flag up the finest wine tourism destinations in France. It points visitors to the very best tourist amenities and embraces all types of providers (wine producers, châteaux and estates, hotels, rental accommodation and B&Bs, guided tours and themed trails, organised trips and weekends, restaurants, cultural attractions, leisure and walking activities, festivals and events and tourist information offices) that successfully qualify for the scheme.

14 VIGNOBLES & DÉCOUVERTES DESTINATIONS IN OCCITANIE• Les Bons Crus d'Artagnan®• Cahors Malbec• Pays des Bastides and Vignoble du Gaillac • Conques and Marcillac• Vignoble des Cévennes• Côtes du Rhône Gardoises • Costières de Nîmes• Languedoc, Coeur d'Hérault• Pays de Thau • Béziers, Canal du Midi, Méditerranée• Minervois, Saint-Chinian, Faugères• La Narbonnaise, Surprenante Méditerranée• Wine & Heritage in Pays Cathare• Perpignan, Méditerranée, Rivesaltes

OCCITANIE, THE ORGANIC WINE LEADER Boasting 23,000 hectares of organically-farmed vines, the region of Occitanie is the undisputed leader for wines that meet organic farming standards in France and worldwide (along with Spain). Organic vines account for nearly 8% of the total area of Occitanie's vines and 30% of vineyards of this type in the whole of France.

EVENTS GALORE The region is the proud home of countless generous and passion-ate wine growers who have a natural gift for passing on the en-thusiasm for their craft and love to share the fruits of their labour. Once spring arrives, Occitanie beats to the rhythm of the many food and wine events organised all around. Tastings (of course!) and open cellars not to mention vineyard walking tours, concerts and shows on the estates break up the summer months and ex-tend into autumn until the start of the traditional harvest festivals.

Find the full calendar of events at www.tourisme.occitanie.com

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NEW IN THE REGION DOMAINE LAGUILLE, INNOVATING WITH ARMAGNAC Located in the hamlet of Saint-Amand, in Éauze, Domaine Laguille produc-es Côtes de Gascogne, Floc de Gascogne and Bas-Armagnac wines. From production to wine-making, from the distillation of the wines to the ageing of the Armagnacs, from bottling to distribution, everything is done on the es-tate to guarantee the authenticity and quality of the products, coupled with just the right dose of innovation. This year, the estate is bringing to market a new collection of six Armagnacs (one white, three blends and two limited series vintages) that is all set to shake up the classic range. Indeed, both the contents and the container itself are breaking away from the appellation’s traditions, above all by opting for packaging with a contemporary look and feel. The vintages specifically are two cask strengths (1988 and 1992) from the birth years of the two daughters of Colette and Guy Vignoli, the estate’s owners, a nod to their eventual successors. English and German also spoken

www.laguille.com

Les Bons Crus d’Artagnan®: one for all and all for one!

Proud of its military hero d’Artagnan, Gers lives his famous motto— ‘one for all and all for one’—to the full! It is here, amidst the department’s generous sense of hospitality, that the adventure—sometimes festive and always friendly—truly begins for visitors to the Gascony wine region, established over 1,600 years ago. It embraces five reputed appellations as well as two IGPs, Côtes de Gascogne and Condomois. The destination is home to 96 Vignobles & Décou-vertes-certified tourist amenities. www.vins.tourisme-gers.com

WINES

AOP Saint-MontAOP Madiran

AOP PacherencIGP Côtes de Gascogne

IGP Condomois

3 HISTORIC SITES

1/ Auch and its UNESCO classified cathedral.

2/ La Romieu and its collegiate church.

3/ The Cistercian Abbey of Flaran and its collection of paintings by old masters.

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EXPERIENCE THE ‘FLAMME DE L'ARMAGNAC’Every year from late October to January, Gers wine country comes alive during the Armagnac distillation period. In the secrecy of the cellars, sheltered by the half-timbered houses so typical of Gascony, the stills gently return to work after a year of enforced rest. Keep your eyes peeled and you’ll get to witness the unusual sight of itinerant distillers preparing their machines, which are then moved from estate to estate by tractors. The Flamme de l'Ar-magnac is undoubtedly the highlight of the year, a time for each producer, each wine grower and each Armagnac house to invite friends, family, customers and passing visitors to share in this annual celebration that brings the hard work of each season to a close. The fun-packed programme included walks around the vineyards, open door events, meals around the stills and more.The host languages depend on the estate

www.armagnac.fr

WINE, A WOMEN'S AFFAIR THE ORGANIC TOUCHCarine and Hélène’s story began in 1999 with the act of one man, Henry Fitte, when he purchased Château de Herrebouc, signalling the family’s return to its roots and the renaissance of this wine-grow-ing estate. Keen to renovate this historic heritage site and get the agricultural concern back on its feet, he had no idea that one day he would be handing over the torch to his daughter Carine. After grad-uating from Toulouse business school and intrigued by her father’s forays into viticulture, Carine went back to the classroom to learn about farming as well as studying vine work, cellar management and wine tasting. The rest, as they say, is history: as soon as she earned her professional diploma, she moved to Herrebouc to produce wine. In 2003, Carine met Hélène Archidec, a vini-viticultural technician with 15 years’ experience, who agreed to lend the estate her technical skills and expertise. Today, Herrebouc owns 12 hectares of hillside vines, growing in a clay-limestone soil, in the Côtes de Gascogne ap-pellation. Here the focus is on small yields and organic methods. Through the year, the estate puts on a variety of activities, from ca-noeing and painting exhibitions to cellar tours, tastings and concerts.English and Spanish also spoken

herrebouc.fr

LA MAISON DES VINS MADIRAN AND PACHERENC DU VIC-BILH WINE CENTRESet up about 10 years ago, the Maison des Vins is located in Madiran village centre. Not only is the place a thriving hub where wine grow-ers regularly meet up to taste and share their wares, it’s also a great place to become better acquainted with Madiran wines. English also spoken

www.madiran-story.fr

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NEW TO THE REGION A STAR FOR CHÂTEAU DE MERCUÈS In 2014, Bertrand Vigouroux, the estate owner, hired a new chef, Julien Poi-sot. Since then, Julien has made it his mission to introduce local and visiting foodies to the flavours of Quercy, from black truffle and saffron to lamb and, of course, Malbec from Ca-hors. Now that the young chef has just notched up his first Michelin star, Bertrand can safely say he made the right decision. English and German also spoken

www.chateaudemercues.com

EXPERIENCE TOUR CAHORS BY ELECTRIC BICYCLETo explore the Lot valley and the Cahors wine region at a lei-surely pace, look no further than the comfort of an electric pedal-assist bicycle. The perfect mode of transport to try out with family and friends. V-lot in Cahors proposes a wide selection of bikes for hire—and even delivers. English also spoken

www.v-lot.fr

Destination Cahors Malbec, one of the oldest wine regions in Europe

Lot owes its vineyards to the Romans. The wine produced on the banks of the Lot and high up on the Causse plateau where the grapes thrived in the limestone soil very quickly earned a good reputation and demand cropped up across the Empire. So much so, in fact, that it overshadowed Ital-ian wine production and the vines were once threatened with grubbing-up. Nourished by the River Lot to the west of Cahors, Destination Cahors Malbec corresponds to the appellation area Cahors which contains 4,600 hectares over 45 communes (AOP since 1971). The distinctive feature of these wines is their iconic grape variety, Malbec, which gives the wine its deep colour. www.tourisme-lot-vignoble.com

WINES

AOC Cahors

3 GOOD REASONSTO TRY MALBEC

1/ To commemorate a comeback: in the 19th century, the phyllox-era epidemic also affected—i.e.

completely destroyed—the Cahors wine region. The fact we even have Malbec today can be attributed to a small group of

wine growers who in 1947 set up the Parnac wine cooperative.

2/ To test the old adage: ‘If you can see your fingers through the

body of the wine, then it’s not from Cahors.’ Malbec, sometimes referred to as black wine, is well

known for its deep hue.

3/ To raise a glass: specially designed to concentrate all of Mal-bec’s aromas and made in a new material, quartz, this tasting glass is also available in a phosphores-

cent version to appreciate the wine even in less well-lit places.

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WINE, A DUO’S AFFAIR BOURGUIGNON BY NAME...After giving advice to wine growers the world over, Claude and Lydia Bourguignon ended up buy-ing land and planting their own vines. Inevitable really. And where did the renowned agronomists choose? Despite their name—which translates as Burgundian, they went for Cahors. Commissioned several years ago by Christian Belmont, the famous architect and wine grower in Quercy, to analyse his soils, Claude and Lydia came to discover the Lot. They finally plumped for Laroque des Arcs, where they bought a plot planted with trees that everyone thought was impossible to cultivate. A bold investment which they hope will help change people’s minds about the benefits of virtuous crops.English also spoken

www.lams-21.com

LA MAISON DES VINS VILLA CAHORS MALBECLocated in the centre of Cahors, this space, dedicated to pro-moting and tasting Cahors wine and run by the interprofes-sional union for Cahors wines, is tasked with helping others to understand the wine region and encourage people to go out and meet the passionate wine growers in the region. The centre organises aperitifs, tastings, evening events, wine tasting classes and talks.English also spoken

www.vindecahors.fr

IN THEIR OWN WORDS... “We want to recreate what used to be obvious simply by following your common sense. The vines on the hillsides exposed to the sun and the wine-making facilities in the shade, on the bank of the river.”

Pays des Bastides and Vignoble du Gaillac: ancient tradition and primeur wines

Set over 3,000 hectares west of Albi, the wine-growing region dating back to 1 BC, has always favoured local grape varieties, such as Braucol, Duras and Len d’El. All along the Tarn, vines grow between villages, walled towns and stunning land-scapes, while châteaux and dovecotes stand watch on the hillsides. The wine region produces a won-derful range of varieties, from red, white and rosé to sweet, perlant, sparkling and late harvest wines. Especially renowned for its primeur wines, it offers over 50 tourist amenities certified by the Vignobles & Découvertes quality mark. www.tourisme-vignoble-bastides.com

LOCAL WINES

AOP Gaillac

3 MAIN ATTRACTIONS

1/ Gaillac and St. Michel Abbey.

2/ Albi and its UNESCO classified episcopal city.

3/ The walled towns of Cordes-sur-Ciel, Castel-nau-de-Montmiral and Lisle-sur-Tarn.

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IN HER OWN WORDS... “We produce a wine we love, more of a lover than a fighter, a wine that you can't wait to share with others. The feminine side of this wine can be found in our signature - the butterfly, printed on our bottles but also visible all over the estate, a little touch of refinement.”

EXPERIENCE ORIGINAL OUTINGSAROUND THE GAILLAC WINE REGION There’s no better way to discover the Tarn countryside than mounting the saddle of a Solex, a motorised bicycle, or feeling the exhilaration of your hair blowing in the wind as you take a tour in a vintage 2CV. On the agenda: tastings at AOP Gaillac wineries and leisurely visits to various châteaux and estates departing from the tourist information offices in Gaillac, Rabastens, Saint-Sulpice and Lisle-sur-Tarn. If day-tripping in a 2CV sounds fun, just let your driver know where to pick you up when you book.English also spoken

solexbalades.com

WINE, A WOMEN'S AFFAIRCHÂTEAU DE TERRIDE, ONE GIRL AND HER GAILLAC When Jean-Paul and Solange David first clapped their eyes on this doer-upper es-tate back in 1996, it was love at first sight. Today, it’s their oenologist daughter Alix who keeps alive the family passion for these remarkably robust and elegant wines. The shop on the estate is open daily. Groups welcome by appointment. English also spoken

www.chateau-de-terride.com

LA MAISON DES VINS LA MAISON DES VINS DE GAILLAC Set on the banks of the Tarn, inside St. Michel Abbey, this is one important address to save into your smartphone. A showcase for the wine region presenting over 100 different wines, this centre gives visitors a chance to taste the broad range of Gaillac wines in inviting surroundings. English also spoken

www.vins-gaillac.com

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NEW IN THE REGIONTHE LIADOU STORE OPENS ITS DOORS The liadou is a knife specially designed for wine growers in the area known as Vallon de Marcillac that was once used to tie up the vine in a ring. After relaunching production of this exceptional tool in 2014, Nicolas Julvé and Jean-Noël Rey decided in 2017 to open a store in Marcillac-Vallon fully dedicated to this traditional knife that is part of the Aveyron heritage, each one handmade and crafted from fine mate-rials including boxwood, ebony, bone and horn. English also spoken

www.le-liadou.com

WINE, A MAN'S AFFAIR KASPER IBFELT, A VIKING AMONGST THE VINESHailing from Copenhagen where he graduated in litera-ture and marketing, as a mature student Kasper Ibfelt did a viticulture-oenology vocational degree in Bordeaux before training as a viticulturist. After coming to Aveyron for love and a little by accident, he applied for a job as a seasonal worker at Valedy winery where they ended up offering him the position of manager. That was ten years ago. Since then, Kasper Ibfelt has learned to understand and love this vineyard—and is now one of its best ambas-sadors. English also spoken

www.vigneronsduvallon.com

IN HIS OWN WORDS... “Marcillac is a totally different wine from the others,

grown on terraced vineyards from a very rare grape variety. Marcillac will surprise you!”

Conques and Vignoble de Marcillac, wine with a strong identity

The Marcillac wine region (AOP) stretches across 200 hectares in the department of Aveyron, half way between Conques and Rodez, in the north of Occitanie. Its strong identity and robust character can be at-tributed to a combination of important factors: terraced vineyards set in a special microclimate planted in an exceptional soil of red sand-stone at the valley bottom and limestone on the Causse plateaus. Es-tablished by the monks at Conques Abbey during the 9th century, the region can even lay claim to its own unique grape variety, adapted to the terroir—Fer Servadou, also known as Mansois (or Saumancés in Occitan). The narrow lanes that weave through the Marcillac appella-tion are dotted with picturesque châteaux and villages, farmhouses on wine estates and authentic fortified houses. This destination proposes over 40 tourist amenities endorsed by Vignobles & Découvertes. www.tourisme-conques.fr

LOCAL WINES

AOP Marcillac

3 EXCURSION IDEAS

1/ Conques and its Romanesque abbey.

2/ Salles-la-Source and its waterfall.

3/ Rodez and the Soulages Museum.

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NEW IN THE REGION TASTING WORKSHOPS AT THE ESPACE RABELAISThe Espace Rabelais in Bagnols-sur-Cèze is the go-to place to learn all about wines from the Gard Rhodanien area. Here, in a fun and interactive way, you will uncover the secrets of how the wine is made, explore what makes the Côtes du Rhône so special (grape varieties, aromas, appear-ance) and learn all about the work of a wine grower. All year round, the Rabelais centre holds tasting sessions every Wednesday where visitors can learn about a different estate each week. On a more traditional note, and in sync with the seasons, visitors can also take part in ‘food and wine pairing’ events and explore what wine goes best with cheese, charcute-rie, chocolate, truffles and even snails. A puzzle book for kids aged 8-12 about vines and grapes is also available free of charge.English also spoken

www.gardrhodanien.com/espace-rabelais

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A.O.C. Côtes du Rhône Villages

3 UNUSUAL SIGHTS NOT TO MISS

1/ Chartreuse de Valbonne with its glazed tile roofs.

2/ Cave de Tavel, the first cooperative winery in France now listed as an historic monument.

3/ The three most beautiful villages in Gard: Ai-guèze, La Roque-sur-Cèze and Montclus.

Côtes du Rhône Gardoises,between rivers and garrigues

France’s second-biggest AOC wine region both in terms of size and yield, the Rhône Valley boasts an incredibly diverse patchwork of ter-roirs, soils and climates. On the right bank of the Rhône, northeast of Gard, between Langue-doc and Provence, the Côtes du Rhône exposes its vineyards to the sun, from the riverside ter-races to the hills peppered with villages. While the wines from Chusclan and Laudun have earned a certain reputation, those from Lirac and Tavel are the true icons of this secluded and well-preserved part of the world. This destination offers 53 tourist amenities bearing the Vignobles & Découvertes seal of approval. www.vins-rhone.com

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EXPERIENCE HORSE-RIDING AROUND THE CHARTREUSE DE VALBONNESpecialists in horse-riding in the great outdoors, Ballade du Val de Cèze offers a two-day trek/one night in a bivouac package that takes riders through vines and along the river all the way to the Chartreuse de Valbonne. The ideal way to discover this astounding monastery that harbours one of the biggest cloisters in Europe, the well-preserved monastic cells and the Chartreux wine cellar.

www.laballade-val-de-ceze.fr

WINE, A FAMILY AFFAIR FROM FATHER TO DAUGHTEROn this land, an estate owned by the same family since the 17th century, tradition is being handed down to the next generation from father to daughter. It was back in 1991 that Denis Clavel built a winery on this 75-hectare estate in an effort to regenerate the site. Today it’s his daughter Claire that is moving the business forward, driven by the Terra Vitis certification, a project designed to ‘protect biodiversity, winegrowing re-gions and the land.’ Motivated by their love of the vine as much as working together, Denis and Claire Clavel form a winning team ready to give the vineyard a new lease of life with entertainment nights, tastings with tapas and rock concerts performed among the vines that have already earned the estate an excellent reputation.English also spoken

www.domaineclavel.com

Vignoble des Cévennes:elegance and finesse

Mainly growing in limestone soils, the vines in Cévennes are set across rolling countryside shaped by rivers and peppered with orchards, olive groves and cereal crops. After a series of disastrous farm-ing seasons, mulberry and chestnut trees were re-placed by vines which experienced a revival in the 19th century. Today, vines occupy an important place in the local agricultural economy and have boost-ed the reputation of Cévennes wines whose quality has been recognised by the Cévennes IGP. A num-ber of estates in the region perpetuate the tradition of making sun-drenched wines with such a strong identity: elegance and aromatic strength for the red wines; finesse for the whites and rosés.www.vinsdescevennes.com

LOCAL WINES

IGP Cévennes

3 FASCINATING ATTRACTIONS

1/ The Bambouseraie gardens in Cévennes.

2/ La Caucalière cave.

3/ The silk museum in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort.

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EXPERIENCELES VIGNES REBOUSSIÈRES, A WINE TOUR WITH A DIFFERENCE They say everything starts with an encounter. In this case, it was a small group of winegrowers and a couple of wine, art and travel enthusiasts who wanted to offer a wine tour that reflected their personalities—fun and festive. As with the traditional wine tour, visitors still get to meet the wine growers—but they added an artistic dimension that brings a surprising twist to their attraction. Guest artists, art installations and music events are all part of the pizzazz they’ve created. Before or after your tour (if you can wait!), make sure you sample the wine bar and food trucks serving up a variety of cuisines on site.English also spoken

www.vinsdescevennes.com/les-vignes-reboussieres.html

WINE, A FAMILY AFFAIR LE MAS DES CABRETTESSo, the legend goes that in 1936, the great-grandfather of Mireille Pitot, the estate’s current owner, descended from the top of the Cévennes mountains with his herd of goats on the lookout for a farmhouse. In the village of St-Nazaire-des-Gardies, he sat at the foot of an ancient oak tree near the Mas Cabrières to take a nap. When he woke up, his goats had overrun a vineyard and categorically refused to budge. As fate would have it, not only did the vineyard owner offer him a glass of wine, he also offered to sell him his farmhouse. In memory of his recalcitrant goats, the wine is called Mas des Cabrettes (cabrette means ‘little goat’). And to keep the legend alive, they are growing a plot of Carignan vines as in the past, helped by Ulysse, the family’s work horse.English also spoken

www.masdescabrettes.fr

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Costières de Nîmes: the southern-most wine region in the Rhône Valley

Connecting the Rhône area of Provence and Languedoc, the AOC Costières de Nîmes is the southern most wine region in the Rhône Valley and, surprisingly, the coolest. The AOC might be relatively young (1989), but the history of this wine region can be traced back to the Greeks who perfected the art of growing vines here. Much later, the monastic community also played a major part in the development of the vineyards. Indeed, Saint-Gilles-du-Gard Abbey supplied wine to the popes residing in Avignon. With its vines stretching out in the south-east of the town from which it takes its name, Costières de Nîmes produces main-ly red wines, although there are whites and rosés to be found too. They all draw their char-acter from the exceptional soil enriched with pebbles deposited by the Rhône and Durance rivers, the robust local grape varieties, the fa-vourable climate and, of course, the Mistral.www.costieres-nimes.org

NEW IN THE REGION THE COSTIÈRES DE NÎMES WINE REGION BY BIKE Tour guide Jean-Jacques Courrée leads cyclists along the Canal du Rhône and the paths that cross through the Costières de Nîmes wine region to explore the land, its countryside and its history. Not forgetting its wine growers who will invite you to taste their wares along the way.English also spoken

www.tourismegard.com

LOCAL WINES

AOC Costières de Nîmes

3 HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS

1/ Nîmes and its arena and Maison Carrée.

2/ St-Gilles and its UNESCO-classified abbey.

3/ Sernhac and its Roman aqueduct that opens the doors to the Pont du Gard.

DID YOU KNOW?

It’s good news for the AOC wines produced here with the recent implementation of the landscape and environmental charter for Costières de Nîmes, an innovative scheme designed to preserve the wine-growing countryside. Actions already carried out include introducing a code of best practice for sustainable viticulture appended to the AOC guide-lines, measuring biodiversity in the wine region and signposting rural trails where visitors can enjoy stunning views of the area.

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EXPERIENCE ROMAN HARVESTSMas des Tourelles in Beaucaire is not so much a farm-house as a time machine. Not only does it have a Roman cellar and vineyard on its grounds, it also has an enor-mous wooden press and terracotta jars reconstructed from indications by archaeologists which give visitors a window into harvests in Roman times. An excellent ex-ample of experimental archaeology that ends with a vi-num romanum tasting (grape juice for young visitors).English also spoken

www.tourelles.com

WINE, A WOMAN'S AFFAIR DIANE DE PUYMORIN, THE HIGH-ACHIEVING WINEGROWERIn 1996, six years into a corporate role in Thailand work-ing for a big distribu-tion company, Diane de Puymorin left and founded a wine estate in Gard. A graduate of AgroParisTech, the life sciences and agrono-my school, Diane threw herself into this new adventure with a deep attachment to a job well-done, respect for the environment and traditional practices, not to mention a natural curiosity for cutting-edge technology. The end result? Wines with big personality that meet the criteria of a quality mark developed by the estate that is even stricter than those already in the industry. It’s no coincidence then that Château d’Or et de Gueules now ranks in the top 100 wineries in the world by Wine & Spirits magazine.English also spoken

www.chateau-or-et-gueules.com

Pays de Thau, a mosaic of Medi-terranean terroirs

Encompassing Sète and the Étang de Thau, an interior sea covering 7,500 hectares, Pays de Thau and its celebrated appellations successful-ly combine wine making with oys-ter farming and the production of a local speciality, the tielle sétoise. Classified as a Natura 2000 site, the one-of-a-kind scenery around Thau lagoon is a haven for many rare species (such as the seahorse) and embraces in a relatively small area sea and lagoon, garrigues and vineyards, key features of the Med’s identity. Pays de Thau features over 50 tourist amenities approved by the Vignobles & Découvertes scheme. www.paysdethau.fr

LOCAL WINES

AOP Picpoul de PinetAOP Coteaux du Languedoc

AOP Languedoc Grès de Montpellier

AOP Muscat de FrontignanAOP Muscat de Mireval

IGP Vins des sables du Golfe du Lion

IGP Côtes de ThauIGP Pays d'Hérault

3 GOOD REASONS NOT TO MISS PAYS DE THAU

1/ The charming town of Sète and its thriving port.

2/ The quaint fishing villages dotted around the lagoon.

3/ The chance to (re)discover Montpellier.

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Languedoc, Cœur d’Hérault: the vine heartland

From the historic trail of the Pas de l’Escalette, the foot-hills of the Vissou or the Hérault valley, nature, winegrow-ing villages and heritage sites all play a vital role in Cœur d’Hérault, a wine region par excellence where authentici-ty, sustainable development and traditions are all guarded by a hundred certified professionals. Impossible not to understand the attachment to the winegrowing heritage here where the landscape of garrigues—peppered with olive groves, wine cellars and capitelles, small dry-stone shelters—has been shaped by the vine. coeur-herault.fr

LOCAL WINES

AOP Terrasses du Larzac AOP Clairette du Languedoc

AOP LanguedocIGP St-Guilhem-le-Désert

IGP Vicomté d’AumelasIGP Pays d’Hérault

3 NATURAL WONDERS

1/ The Hérault Gorges.

2/ Salagou Lake.

3/ Navacelles Cirque, Grand Site de France. NEW IN THE REGION

VIGNOBLES & DÉCOUVERTES WEEKEND Clermontais Tourist Information Office organises weekends designed to show visitors the best of Clermontais and Cœur d’Hérault, accompanied by local amenities certified by the Vignobles & Découvertes quality mark. On the programme: a stay in a 3-star campsite in the heart of the vine-yards and a tour of the local foodie scene at quality-certified restaurants that play their part in promoting wines from the region. Plus visits to discover local produce (oil, honey and chocolate), vineyard walks and ex-cursions around Clermontais (Salagou Lake, Mourèze Cirque and the old Villeneuvette factory). English also spoken

www.clermontais-tourisme.fr

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EXPERIENCE BIKING AROUND THE TERRACED VINEYARDS IN LARZACWhether you go for a classic mountain bike or opt for an electric model, you will always be in the safe company of Julien, a professional guide, who will take you off the beaten track around the wilds of Hérault. Choose from a number of trails—grad-ed by cycling difficulty—that weave through vine-yards, pretty villages and narrow country lanes. The added bonus: visit wine estates and meet the growers themselves to taste their wines. English and Spanish also spoken

www.escapeo.fr

WINE, A WOMEN'S AFFAIR BERNADETTE GAZEL, PRESIDENT OF THE SAINT-SATURNIN WINE COOPERATIVEPresident of the Saint-Saturnin wine cooperative since 2009, Bernadette Gazel is an exceptional fig-ure in a traditionally male environment. Since the death of her husband in 2003, she has applied her natural enthusiasm, curiosity and determination to manage the family wine business. It was these same qualities that motivated her to take the helm of the Saint-Saturnin cooperative and create the poets trail to celebrate the late writer Max Rou-quette, a one-time native of these parts. English and Spanish also spoken

www.vins-saint-saturnin.com

LA MAISON DES VINS THE VINOTHEQUE IN SAINT-GUILHEM-LE-DÉSERT GORGES DE L’HÉRAULT, A ‘GRAND SITE DE FRANCE’ IN PONT DU DIABLEWine growers in the region display their wares and invite you to taste them inside the ‘Vinotheque’, a vast, brightly-lit wine centre in the heart of the Maison du Grand Site de France in Saint-Guilhem-le-Dé-sert Gorges de l’Hérault. A brasserie, arts and culture space, produce shop and seasonal tourist office complete the amenities open to visi-tors. From April to November, a host puts on wine tasting for beginners sessions in the Vinotheque space and interactive terminals are provid-ed for visitors to test out their sense of smell. In summer months, the enthusiastic wine growers bring their ranges of wines to the centre.English also spoken

www.saintguilhem-valleeherault.fr/la-vinotheque-du-grand-site

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Special equipment is provided so visitors with disabilities can also take part in the activity.

DID YOU KNOW?

Bernadette Gazel is one of the ‘living histories of Languedoc’, a collection of 10 video profiles of winegrowers who play a pivotal role in the Hérault wine region. Check out the short films (in French with English subtitles) on the website www.her-ault-tourisme.com, ‘oe-notourism’ section, or on the ‘Hérault le Langue-doc’ YouTube channel.

IN HER OWN WORDS... “Whether it’s poetry, wine, painting or writing, there’s always a rapport with nature that to me seems essential.”

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Béziers, the Canal du Midi, the Med-iterranean: the Languedoc trinity

It’s a unique region bordered by the Languedoc trinity of sea, city and vines. A region that starts in the Mediterra-nean before gently rising, through the vineyards, to the foothills of the Massif Central. A region traversed by the Canal du Midi and planted with vines for 2,000 years. Proud of their glorious ancestors, there are presently 16 Vignobles & Découvertes-certified winegrowers ready to throw open the doors to this Tuscany of France that has still not forgotten that Jean Jaurès inaugurated the first wine cooperative in France here in Maraussan. www.beziers-mediterranee.fr

WINE, A MAN'S AFFAIR ROBERT GALINIÉRobert Galinié is the kind of wine produc-er they don't make anymore. The long-time president of Cave de Maraussan, he has upheld the values of the wine coop-erative all through his career. Officially opened in 1905 by politician Jean Jaurès, the cooperative was the first of its kind built in France, erected as a regional symbol.

LA MAISON DES VINS DESTINATION “BÉZIERS, CANAL DU MIDI, MÉDITERRANÉE”The winegrowers in the wine tourism destination of “Béziers, Ca-nal du Midi, Méditerranée” display their wines among the more than 100 different varieties on sale at estate prices at the ‘9 éclus-es’ site in Fonseranes. Other local produce is also available to buy in the farm shop. The on-site restaurant, Le 9, connected to the wine shop, proposes a well-stocked wine list, 75% of which come from this region.English, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch also spoken

www.9eclusesdefonseranes.com

IN HIS OWN WORDS... “The cooperative is my second family. On your own,

you’d never experience the same joy you can find with others, all together.”

LOCAL WINES

AOP Coteaux du LanguedocAOP Languedoc Fonséranes

IGP Coteaux d’EnséruneIGP Coteaux de BéziersIGP Côtes de Thongue

3 UNUSUAL SIGHTS NOT TO MISS

1/ The nine locks in Fonseranes.

2/ The Malpas tunnel.

3/ The Ensérune oppidum.

DID YOU KNOW?

Robert Galinié is one of the ‘living histories of Langue-doc’, a collection of 10 video profiles of wine producers from Hérault, committed and passionate local men and women. Check out the short films (in French with English subtitles) on the website www.herault-tourisme.com, ‘oen-otourism’ section, or on the ‘Hérault le Languedoc’ You-Tube channel.

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Minervois, Saint-Chinian and Faugères in Haut Languedoc: Mediterranean calm with mountain personality

The Pays Haut Languedoc et Vignobles is a destination in west Hérault made up of 100 villages and can lay claim to many rep-utable appellations. Appellations bathed in the gentle Mediterra-nean and fortified by the mountainous terrain. In the north of the department of Hérault, this destination is especially well situated: it is partly located in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park where visitors can take in spectacular views of the Mediterrane-an at different spots. With wide open spaces, a variety of land-scapes, well-preserved countryside and traditional know-how, it’s no wonder that the region is known for its quality produce.www.haut-languedoc-vignobles.com

EXPERIENCE A ‘DIGITAL DETOX’ AT CASTIGNOVillage Castigno, in Assig-nan, in the commune of Saint-Chinian, is a holiday destination with a difference. No TV, no WiFi, almost no net-work—simply come and enjoy one of the many rooms dotted around several parts of this country estate, in a villagey atmosphere where you can truly make time for yourself. Time to unwind surrounded by vines (all the wines on the estate are organic) in the heart of nature. Time to savour local fresh seasonal produce at any of the three restaurants in the village. Choose from tapas, Thai or fine dining. And time to relax in the wellness house or by the poolside. English also spoken

villagecastigno.com

LOCAL WINES

AOP LanguedocAOP Minervois

AOP Minervois-La LivinièreAOP Muscat de Saint-Jean-

de-MinervoisAOP Saint-Chinian

AOP Faugères IGP Pays d’Hérault

IGP OcIGP Coteaux d’EnséruneIGP Côtes de Thongue

IGP Haute Vallée de l’Orb

2 HILLTOP ATTRACTIONS

1/ The village of Minerve.

2/ The Massif du Caroux.

1 UNDERGROUND ATTRACTION

The Glass Spinner’s cave.

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WINE, A FAMILY AFFAIR STARS IN MINERVOISIt was an instant attraction for Nadège and Gérard Blet when they set eyes on the Château de Siran in Minervois—and the owners haven’t looked back once in six years. Communications professionals working in Paris, they set the bar high for this charming hotel that was awarded 4 stars in October 2014 as well as the Vignobles & Découvertes seal of approval. They cherry pick the finest wines for the restaurant and regularly organise workshops to share the delights of Minervois wines from the best winegrowers who know their terroir like the back of their hands and farm the land us-ing methods that respect nature. Just recently, their son Thomas has joined the team at the Château where he will oversee the patisserie. English also spoken

www.chateau-de-siran.com

LA MAISON DES VINS SAINT-CHINIAN WINE CENTRENestled between the Orb and the lush Vernazobre valley, the Saint-Chinian wine re-gion embraces 20 villages which produce, north-west of Béziers, Saint-Chinian wine, an AOC since 1982. The Maison des Vins (once the home of singer Charles Trénet's fa-ther) stocks a selection of over 300 wines and 30 or so wines always available to taste. English also spoken

www.saint-chinian.pro

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La Narbonnaise, Surprenante Méditerranée, between sea and sun

The very essence of the Mediterranean, this vineyard draws its powerful character from the elements, the consistent climate that de-livers heat and light, as well as hundreds of years of rich history: affording views of sea and lagoons, the Canal du Midi, and the quin-tessential garrigues, Corbières, Minervois and Clape first planted their roots in Antiquity. This thousand-year-old wine region, one of the oldest in the world, has another thing to be proud of: its winegrowers, glowing ambassa-dors of their wines and vineyards. Many are more than happy to throw open their doors for visits, offer accommodation and point you in the right direction for nearby Vignobles & Découvertes-endorsed restaurants where lo-cal produce and wine make the perfect Medi-terranean marriage. visit-lanarbonnaise.com

NEW IN THE REGIONCAFÉ, DELICATESSEN, LIGHT REFRESHMENTS: GRAINS D’ICI IN POUZOLS-MINERVOISThe name of this café and deli—which translates as ‘lo-cal grains’—was by no means an accident. Noémie and Athanaël had ambitious but very clear plans in mind for this former 18th century stables set in the heart of the charming village of Pouzols-Minervois, namely to cre-ate a buzzing café with a local food culture, open all year round and championing local producers. Now this essential stop is the perfect spot to watch the world go by in a typical Languedoc village, sample home-made pastries while enjoying a coffee, wash down a cheese and charcuterie board with a glass of Minervois wine or craft beer, and even buy regional products. Because Grains d’ici is all about food and people and a chance to showcase the owners’ big passions: AOC Minervois wines, art in all its forms and the growing shift towards more organic and local produce. English also spoken

www.facebook.com/grainsdici

LOCAL WINES

AOC CorbièresAOC Minervois

IGP Coteaux de NarbonneAOC Languedoc - La Clape

AOC FitouAOC Rivesaltes et Muscat-de-Rivesaltes

3 GOOD REASONS NOT TO MISS LA NARBONNAISE SURPRENANTE

MÉDITERRANÉE

1/ For its vineyard with sea views

2/ For its well-preserved countryside in the heart of Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Regional Nature Park.

3 / To explore Narbonne, the second-biggest port in Roman times where many remains from this thriving

commercial period can still be seen.

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EXPERIENCEMINERVOIS IN A MÉHARIWinegrower and owner of a delightfully charming guest house in the centre of Minervois, Anne has a gift for shar-ing her love of the vine and wine with others. And for a fail-safe way to get her guests interested in the work of a winegrower and the local wine country, she came up with the idea of organising tours in a Méhari, a car released by Citroën in 1968. Lively and original, the trip ends with a wine tasting—as if there was any doubt! English and German also spoken

www.creva-tinas.com

WINE, A WOMEN'S AFFAIRTWO WOMEN IN A 2CVJust four years ago, Isabelle Castro decided to break into the wine tourism industry by offering bespoke guided tours of the Corbières and Fitou wine regions. Tailor made and vintage to boot, her tours are conducted in a Citroën 2CV, the beloved icon of the French Touch. And it was a smash hit. A big fan of personal tourism, Isabelle Castro treats an exploration of the local wine country as a way for tourists to get in touch with the unique countryside and passionate winegrowers. Today, Isabelle is joined in this oenotourism adventure by sommelier Thiphaine Thibert, who takes 2CV tours around La Clape and Peyriac-de-Mer, a beautiful vil-lage that borders the Doul and Bages lagoons. If you want to tell whose is who on the road, just remember that Isabelle drives the cherry red one and Tiphaine’s is yuzu yellow! English also spoken

www.vin4heurestour.fr

IN THEIR OWN WORDS...Isabelle Castro: “I want to offer wine tourism that is personal, surprising and accessible to everybody by providing fun and original wine-related activities that tell the real story of our region, our vineyards and the passionate men and women who grow them.” Tiphaine Thibert: “Pretty much right from the start I knew I wanted to work with wine, synonymous with sharing and the pleasure of discovery and, more importantly, a product that reflects a soul, a life. There’s a wine for each and every moment and person.”

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LA MAISON DES VINS LA MAISON DES VINS DU MINERVOIS IN HOMPSThe Quai des Tonneliers in Homps, on the bank of the Canal du Midi, was the spot chosen by the Minervois winegrowers for its dedicated wine cen-tre. It offers a rigorously selected range of almost 200 wines and puts on various tasting and other events to sample all through the summer months. English and Spanish also spoken

www.lechai-portminervois.com

Wine & Heritage in Pays Cathare, an ocean of vines swaying in the

breezeThis is a wine region that can be explored by foot, by bicycle, aboard a 2CV or even on a don-key along the network of signposted trails in the area. A wine region that unfolds across a rich landscape of plains, hillsides and secluded combes that segue into an ocean of vines that sweep up to hills blanketed in pine forests and garrigues blowing in the breeze. Here, the ge-ography has christened two grand crus: Miner-vois and Corbières. In the south, in the Massif des Hautes Corbières, Fitou has also nestled in without much of a fuss. And the region can also boast two IGP: Vallée du Torgan and the poeti-cally-sounding Vallée du Paradis. www.tourisme-corbieres-minervois.com

LOCAL WINES

AOC CorbièresAOC Minervois

AOC FitouIGP Vallée du Paradis IGP Vallée du Torgan

3 GOOD REASONS TO EXPLORE PAYS CATHARE WINE COUNTRY

1/ To visit the dizzying heights of ruined fortresses Peyrepertuse and Quéribus.

2/ To fall under the charm of the village of Lagrasse and its abbey.

3/ To be amazed at the myriad walking trails available to ramblers.

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Roussillon, between sea and mountainsBathed in sunshine over 300 days a year, this region—set in such a well-preserved and welcoming environment that is a true reflec-tion of the mellow Mediterranean lifestyle—was simply made for growing vines. The destination offers over 150 tourist amenities united under the Tourisme de Terroir® umbrella in three wine regions— Vallée de l’Agly, Vallée de la Têt and Vallée du Tech—and the Vignobles & Découvertes destination ‘Perpignan Méditer-ranée Rivesaltes’. www.tourismedeterroir.frwww.tourisme-pyreneesorientales.com

EXPERIENCE FROM CANIGO TO THE MED BY PARAMOTOR Canigou Airlines is the brainchild of three experienced pilots who realised that the only true way to comprehend the com-plexity of this wine region was to see it from high above. Now they offer bird’s-eye views of over a dozen wine estates by par-amotor, a cross between a microlight without a cockpit and a paraglider. The extra mile: the Fly and Wine package lands visitors in an estate chosen for its excellent hospitality and bespoke tours.English also spoken

urlz.fr/5Cgm

LOCAL WINES

AOP DRY WINES: Côtes du Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon Villages (CRV), CRV

Les Aspres, CRV Caramany, CRV Lesquerde, CRV Latour de

France, CRV Tautavel, Maury sec, Collioure.

IGP DRY WINES: Côtes Catalanes, Côte Vermeille

AOP NATURAL SWEET WINES: Muscat de Rivesaltes, Rive-saltes, Maury, Banyuls and

Banyuls Grand Cru.

3 GOOD REASONS TO EXPLORE

THE DESTINATION OF ROUSSILLON

1/ To taste a natural sweet wine produced in your birth year.

2/ To learn about the production secrets of dry Rancios that date

back hundreds of years.3/ To visit estates with unusu-al architecture, from Catalan

farmhouses with rounded pebble walls and brick cayrous to bourgeois architecture from

the Belle Époque.

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WINE, A MAN'S AFFAIR JEAN-PIERRE RUDELLE, THE HUMAN WINE ENCYCLOPAEDIASix sessions a year, not a single one more. Because the tastings led by Jean-Pierre Rudelle are few and far between, they are also very popular, even with winegrowers in the region. A human wine encyclopaedia, Jean-Pierre Rudelle excels in the art of explaining in plain terms without oversimplifying. A passion-ate wine expert with a talent for communicating. English and Spanish also spoken

www.lecomptoirdescrus.frIN HIS OWN WORDS...

“I give my customers the keys that enable them to justify why they like or don’t like a wine.”

CANDIDATE DESTINATIONSThe Fronton vineyards near Toulouse, the Coteaux du Quercy between Lot and Tarn-et-Garonne or Grand Pic Saint-Loup in the heart of Hérault… The following six appellations are also ideal destinations to spend a weekend or a holiday with a difference, places to meet local winegrowers and explore the heritage of these noble terroirs. They are candidates for the Vignobles & Découvertes quality mark for the following wines:

COTEAUX DU QUERCY:• AOP Coteaux du Quercy

FRONTON: • AOP Fronton

LIMOUX:• AOC Crémant de Limoux• AOC Limoux Blanquette de Limoux• AOC Limoux Méthode Ancestrale• AOC Limoux (white and red)

GRAND CARCASSONNE:• AOC Cabardès• AOC Corbières• AOC Minervois• AOC Limoux• IGP Cité de Carcassonne• IGP Coteaux de Peyriac• IGP Pays d'Oc

GRAND PIC SAINT LOUP: • AOC Pic Saint-Loup• AOC Grès de Montpellier

• AOC Terrasse du Larzac• AOC Languedoc• IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert – Val de Montferrand• IGP Pays d’Oc

VIDOURLE-CAMARGUE:• AOP Languedoc Sommières• AOP Languedoc Saint-Christol• AOP Muscat de Lunel• IGP Sable de Camargue

DISTINCTION

The best wine bar in the worldis in Toulouse!

To say it’s a big deal is probably an understatement. Opened just four years ago, No. 5, a wine bar promis-ing a unique sensory experience, has just been named the best wine bar in the world by luxury magazine The World of Fine Wine. The award acknowledges the par-ticularly high standards of quality and hospitality up-held by Thomas Cabrol, the manager of this cosy es-tablishment located on Rue de la Bourse in Toulouse. It is this level of service and staggering selection of prod-ucts (No. 5 stocks 3,300 wines, 300 sold by the glass) that has propelled the bar so rapidly up the ranks of this global classification.

www.n5winebar.com

PARC NATUREL RÉGIONALPYRÉNÉES CATALANES

Montségur

Lavelanet

Castelnau-Barbarens

Montaut-les-Créneaux

Valléede l’Agly

E S P A G N EANDORRE

Sites UNESCO

Grands Sites

Villes et Pays d’Art et d’Histoire

Vignobles AOP/AOC

Vignobles & Découvertes

Territoire candidat au labelVignobles & Découvertes

LÉGENDES

VidourleCamargue

Coteauxdu Quercy

Fronton

TerritoireLimouxin

GrandCarcassonne

Grand PicSaint Loup

VidourleCamargue

Coteauxdu Quercy

Fronton

TerritoireLimouxin

GrandCarcassonne

Grand PicSaint Loup

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