The Occitans speak thier own language and some even propagate independence from 'Paris'. To a foreigner however, this region may seem quintessential French. The peaceful little villages near the high mountains, impressive old cities, the good food and the joie de vivre are all so 'French'....

The Occitans speak thier own language and some even propagate independence from 'Paris'. To a foreigner however, this region may seem quintessential French. The peaceful little villages near the high mountains, impressive old cities, the good food and the joie de vivre are all so 'French'.

Highlights in the region include Carcassone a completely walled medieval town and the cities of Toulouse, one of the most stylish cities of the country and Montpellier, a fascinating pastiche of all the architectural eras of Francemedieval structures stand next to 18th-century buildings and free-form modern designs.

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