All the grands sites occitanie (top occitania sites)
Not to be missed
Visit the towns, villages and nature sites with the Grands Sites Occitania South of France label. They include Toulouse, Carcassonne, Narbonne, Rocamadour, the Pic du Midi and the Cirque de Gavarnie. In all, a unique collection in France with 40 exceptional sites. This is an invitation for you to enjoy the best of our heritage, our landscapes and hospitality. Welcome to the emotion of the Occitania "Grand Sites"!
Luchon
Why visit Luchon? The lively Pyrenean town's Belle Epoque style. Thermal springs and vaporarium in the rock. Views from Superbagnères of the "3000+ peaks" in the Pyrenees and Aneto. Hikes to the best Pyrenean lakes from the Valleys of La Pique, Oueil and Arboust. Hospice de France on...
Millau - Roquefort - Sylvanès
The Millau Viaduct praised for its bold conception. Millau, Ville d’art et d’histoire, on the edge of the Gorges du Tarn.
FOIX MONTSÉGUR MEDIEVAL TOWNS
Why visit Foix, Montségur and the medieval towns of Ariège? Exceptional medieval history with the crusade against the Cathars. A collection of historical sites all near to each other: Château de Foix, Château de Montségur, Château de Roquefixade, Mirepoix medieval town. A Top Occitania Site linked...
Pic du Midi
Take the cable car from La Mongie ski resort up to the Pic du Midi. Cover a 1000m elevation in 15 mins: that's a feat in itself!
CAHORS, LOT VALLEY
Why visit Cahors and the Lot Valley? Cahors, approved as a Ville d’Art et d’Histoire and a major stage on the Santiago de Compostela routes (Puy trail).
Nîmes - Pont du Gard - Uzès
Nîmes et le Pont du Gard, les grands témoins de la Rome antique en France. Et tout près, Uzès, Ville d'Art et d'Histoire.
SÈTE - Port city with character
One of the most beautiful fishing and trade ports in the Mediterranean...
COLLIOURE ON THE CÔTE VERMEILLE
Why visit Collioure, Port-Vendres and Banyuls on the Côte Vermeille? Collioure, a seaside village oozing honest and unspoilt charm in Catalan Country. Light and colours that inspired Matisse, Braque, Picasso and more. Port-Vendres, Banyuls-sur-Mer: the other gems on the Côte Vermeille. Landscapes...
Pyrenees Aure Louron
Pastoral traditions and real mountain villages...
Montauban
Why visit Montauban? Home to master artists, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Antoine Bourdelle. A top Occitania site approved as a Pays d’Art et d’Histoire. Unspoilt natural surroundings on the Tarn River.
Rodez
Admire the cathedral, the bishops' palace and the House of Armagnac....
Cirque de Navacelles - Lodève - Pays Viganais
Cirque de Navacelles, an ecological and geological gem that is also approved as a French Grand Site.
Holidays in the Cévennes
Welcome to our magnificent Cévennes, Grand Site Occitanie (Top Occitania Site)! This medium-mountain chain is part of the Massif Central. It overlaps the Lozère and Gard regions. Its highest peaks are Mont Aigoual (1,567 m) and Mont Lozère (1,699 m)...
CANIGOU MOUNTAIN RANGE – CATALAN COUNTRY
You can see its outline from far away! A perfect, pyramid-shaped mountain, rising to 2,784 m.
Gavarnie Cauterets-Pont d'Espagne
Why visit Gavarnie, Cauterets and Pont d’Espagne: A Top Occitania Site in the Pyrenees National Park. UNESCO World Heritage site, the Cirque de Gavarnie. Gavarnie, a stage on the Santiago de Compostela routes. Cauterets' signature architecture. The Pont d’Espagne waterfalls and Gaube Lake.
ARMAGNAC ABBEY AND COUNTY
Flaran Abbey, a jewel of Cistercian architecture, and its painting collection. Larressingle, Fourcès, Montréal-du-Gers, listed as the "Most Beautiful Villages in France".
Agde - Pézenas
Why visit Agde and Pézenas? The UNESCO Canal du Midi site in Agde.
La Grande Motte
Why visit La Grande Motte? The only French town to be approved as "20th century heritage" in its entirety. Its avant-garde architecture is still unique in Europe. 7km of fine sand beaches and countless water sports. > The wealth of its natural setting (Le Ponant and L’Or lakes) and...
BASTIDES AND GORGES DE L'AVEYRON
Aveyron River's cliffs and whitewater rapids.
Perpignan mediterranean
Perpignan takes pride in its Catalan background with countless events rooted in the festival schedule.
THE SOURCES OF THE CANAL DU MIDI
The Canal du Midi's supply structure bearing testament to Pierre-Paul Riquet's ingenuity...
Toulouse - Capital city of expertise and legacies
Warm, spontaneous, passionate, Toulouse is the capital of Occitania...
Lourdes
Why visit Lourdes? World-renowned spiritual site. Friendly town welcoming pilgrims and visitors alike with open arms. Multi-faceted Pyrenean market town with the Gave de Pau river running through it. Gateway to top Pyrenean sites and mountain sports.
Gorges de l'Hérault
Why visit the Gorges de l’Hérault? A Top Occitania Site that's also approved as a Great French Site. Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, a major stage of the Santiago de Compostela routes (Arles trail). Rich and diverse heritage: Pont du Diable, Aniane village, Clamouse Cave etc. A land of crafts and...
FIGEAC, THE LOT AND CÉLÉ VALLEYS
Why visit Figeac, the Lot and Célé Valleys? Figeac's remarkably showcased and exceptional heritage. The World Writing Museum, unique in Europe. A land approved as a Pays d’Art et d’Histoire. A major stage of the Santiago de Compostela routes (Puy trail). Natural havens that are the Célé and...
Marciac
An experience to be enjoyed at least once in your life! The internationally famous jazz festival in Marciac...
Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges Valcabrère
A hotspot on the Santiago de Compostela...
Moissac
A UNESCO World Heritage abbey. A major stage of the Santiago de Compostela routes.
narbonne-roman-holidays
Exceptional ancient and medieval heritage...
Albi
Why visit Albi? An episcopal town and the Mapa Mundi listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Niaux mas d’azil prehistoric pyrenees
Ariège, a world-famous region for studying prehistory.
Canal du Midi - Béziers
Why visit this Top Occitania Site? The UNESCO World Heritage Canal du Midi and its key structures: the Fonseranes locks, canal bridge and Malpas tunnel. Béziers vineyards. The Gaul Oppidum of Ensérune. Regional Contemporary Art Museum in Sérignan.
CARCASSONNE AND HILLTOP CITADELS
Why visit Carcassonne and the hilltop citadels: 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites: the medieval town of Carcassonne (which has been recognised by the Great French Site Operation) and the Canal du Midi. Cathar Country châteaus, "hilltop citadels": Lastours, Quéribus, Peyrepertuse, Aguilar,...
Aigues-Mortes - Camargue Gardoise
The fortified town of Aigues-Mortes and salt marshes. The Camargue Gardoise, approved as a French Grand Site and Natura 2000 area.
Gorges du Tarn
Why visit the Gorges du Tarn? A Top Occitania Site in the running for the Great French Site accreditation (Gorges du Tarn, Gorges de la Jonte and Causses). Cévennes National Park, UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Causses and Cévennes. Sainte-Enimie, listed as one...
MENDE, CŒUR DE LOZERE
Mende, capital of Gévaudan between Margeride, Aubrac, Causses and the Cévennes....
Conques
Why visit Conques? A hotspot on the Santiago de Compostela routes. One of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" in Aveyron. Sainte-Foy's Treasure, unique in Europe. A one-of-a-kind spiritual atmosphere and a wonderful natural setting. Close to Rodez (45 mins), another Top Occitania...