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beautiful beaches of the Western Mediterranean stretch from
the Camargue region in the east to the towering peaks of the
Pyrénées. The area either side of the border with Spain was
formerly the Kingdom of Catalonia. The Catalans maintain a
distinctive culture even today with a different language and
a mouth-watering cuisine. The dramatic coastline near the
Pyrénées gives way to a more gentle coastal plain backed by
vineyards and sleepy historic towns. Further east in
Languedoc modern resorts rub shoulders with beautiful old
towns and ports like Agde and Sete. Inland visit the
incredible walled city of Carcasonne and trace the turbulent
history of the Cathares and the Knights Templars. |
