Creme de Languedoc

This is the final part of our guide to the varying terrain of Languedoc. Hopefully, our guide should ensure you don't end up wasting time searching for property in an area that doesn't suit your needs by helping you to appreciate the marked variations between the four areas.



There are 4 main terrain types in the Languedoc region:

1: Mountains
2: Foothills
3: Coastal Plain
4: Farmland



4: Farmland

If you were to drive up the A61 towards Carcassonne, you will notice a gradual change in the landscape. It becomes more undulating, with vines giving way to cereals and sunflowers and even some pasture. This area looks softer and less rugged than the Mediterranean strip, with less of the scrubby 'garrigue' plants.

The climate is still hot, but slightly less so than the coastal areas, and also slightly wetter, which probably explains why there aren't many vines. It can also be very windy with the wind blowing down the valley towards Narbonne.

Properties here are more likely to offer gardens, but you'll often find yourself surrounded by fields in the more rural spots - which can make finding nearby walks more difficult. Roads are good, and with Carcassonne, Castlenaudary and Toulouse nearby, shops and townlife are easy to access.