There are a number of excellent Mediterranean beaches near the town of Beziers in South France. Beziers is located 15kms inland from the Languedoc coast. The city is located on a high rocky plain, overlooking the Orb valley down towards the beaches of the Languedoc. The 4 main beaches near Beziers are: Portirangues Plage, Serignan Plage, Valras Plage and Vias Plage. All of these Beziers beaches can be reached in 20-25 mins.

There are 2 standout restaurants in Southern France: the Mirazur restaurant in Menton (currently the Best restaurant in the World) and the 3 Michelin star Auberge de Vieux Puits restaurant in the Corbieres. But if you are visiting the South of France in 2026, there are also plenty of excellent restaurants to eat at. Here we pick out the 10 best South Restaurants for you to enjoy.

Here is our guide to the 10 best things to do in Languedoc and the South of France, with kids. If you are in Languedoc with your children or grandchildren and you're looking for things to keep them occupied, then follow our list of kids activities to do in France, as compiled (following extensive research and much debate) by our 3 boys, Cameron 17, Archie 14 and Finlay 12.

If you are coming to Carcassonne on vacation in 2026 and you want some tips on the best restaurants in Carcassonne to eat, we have selected some of the best restaurants in Carcassonne's medieval city and in the town itself. The cuisine in Carcassonne and the Aude region leans heavily on authentic local produce.  

What are the key ingredients for a perfect family holiday in the South of France? Well this selection of 17 holiday villas in South of France for 2026 tick most of the boxes: private pool ✔ near the beach ✔ air con ✔ 30 mins from an airport ✔ plenty of bathrooms ✔ good outdoor space ✔ walking distance to a boulangerie and restaurant ✔ and within easy reach of historic towns and villages for markets, shopping, meals out and wine tasting ✔

No less than 10 Languedoc wines feature in the Sunday Times list of the top wines to buy. The respected Sunday Times wine critic, Janice Robinson, has picked out 10 Languedoc wines in her wine buyers guide for 2010. Beating off stiff competition from Australia, Spain, Chile, South Africa and Bordeaux, the Languedoc wines topped the poll.

The Languedoc-Roussillon region is one of Europe's most fascinating areas. Here is our recommendation of the 10 best things to do in Languedoc-Roussillon during your stay. Our list of best places to visit in Languedoc Roussillon is in no particular and is purely based on what we have enjoyed during our 11 years of living in Languedoc-Roussillon.

From my perspective, there are two standout restaurants in the South of France: the Mirazur in Menton and the Auberge de Vieux Puits in the Corbieres. These two restaurants stand as bookends - both physically and figuratively - to the other restaurants in South France.

The South of France is home to some of the most picturesque cities in France to visit. Apart from the well-known cities such as Nice, Cannes and Marseille, you will find a wealth of beautiful French cities to visit. Outside of the summer, a visit to the South of France in May or September is always pleasant. The climate is still warm, the restaurants are still open and the throngs of tourists have died down. If you are looking for inspiration about which Southern France cities to visit, then follow our guide to the Best South France cities to visit during 2026.