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Midi-Pyrénées are located in the South-West part of France between Languedoc Rousillon and Aquitaine. Around Toulouse, the area is divided in 8 administrative states: Ariège, Aveyron, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Gers, Lot, Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne. You will certainly enjoy the diversity of the landscapes: high and mid mountains, valleys, hillsides and fields. We invite you to discover the Gavarnie corrie, listed by UNESCO as world heritage, for its natural and cultural landscape. Stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, you will discover the Canal du Midi, a true paradise. Sailing along the canal allows you to discover lovely historical towns. But the canal is not restricted to boats, walkers, cyclists and riders are welcome to enjoy the old towing paths. The Canal is also listed by UNESCO as world heritage. You should also take a walk along the Saint-Jacques de Compostelle pilgrimage routes or in the footsteps of the Cathars in Ariège, a trip to unique sites like Rocamadour or Saint Bertrand de Comminges, etc. Moreover, you will enjoy a stroll in the natural parks, there are three regional parks: Grandes Causses, Haut Languedoc and Causses du Quercy and one national park: Pyrenean national park. With its extremely rich, fragile and preserved fauna and flora, these parks invite the visitors to respect the environment. Fourth city of France, Toulouse is the capital of Midi-Pyrénées. Listed City of Art and History, Toulouse hides many treasures to discover along your visit such as the Roman Amphitheatre, the Capitole (town hall), the basilica Saint-Sernin (Largest Romanesque church in the Western world), the cathedral Saint-Etienne, etc. Listed as part of UNESCO’s World Heritage, Carcasonne is famous worldwide for its medieval city. The city is also the only fortified medieval town of Europe still inhabited. The area is also famous for its wines and gastronomy. Sweet or dry, red, rose or white, the region offers a wide range of wines: Muscat wine, Minervois, Corbières or Coteaux du Languedoc. The culinary diversity is also amazing in the area: "foie gras" liver from duck or goose, the Cassoulet from Toulouse to Carcassonne, violet sweets, jams or liqueurs in Toulouse, poultry confits, etc. Do not forget to visit some of the most Beautiful Villages in France : Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, Saint-Lizier, Lautrec, Puycelsi-Grésigne, Castelnau-de-Montmirail, Monestiès, Najac, Bruniquel, Auvillar, Sarrant, Lauzerte, Larressingle, Fourcès, Montréal-du-Gers, Camon, Brousse-le-Château, Belcastel, Peyre, Sauveterre-de-Rouergue, Saint-Cirq-lapopie, Cardaillac, Lacapelle-Marival, Autoire, Loubressac, Carennac.
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