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	PYRÉNÉES ORIENTALES- Département 66 A land of sun and light, this département looks like a plain surrounded by a semi-circle of mountains, with a coast bathed by the Mediterranean to the east. Pyrénées-Orientales borders Spain, Andorra and the Languedoc. In the space of some hundred kilometres you can go from the 3,000 metre-high Pyrenean summits to reach the shores of the Mediterranean. Add this to the hills and vineyards and you have marvellously diverse landscapes, which also boast a glory of places to visit, including archaeological remains, Romanesque art, Cathar castles and fortified cities, not to mention a variety of thermal spas. TOWNS: Perpignan, Prades, Céret.
	AUDE- Département 11 Between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, the Aude département, in Cathar country, is a treasure-trove of landscapes, places of interest and monuments where every region, however small, is a world of its own, with strong local traditions. The gentle landscapes dotted with châteaux are enchanting, as are the "Citadelles du vertige", the purity of the Pyrenees and the town of Carcassonne with its famous ramparts. The inhabitants of the Aude are always pleased to introduce their guests to the département's riches, gastronomic and cultural traditions in an outstanding setting for relaxation and leisure activities. TOWNS: Carcassonne, Narbonne, Limoux.
	HÉRAULT- Département 34 The Mediterranean, come and discover our 100 km of fine sand beaches and famous seaside resorts, our lakes, rivers, plains and hills&emdash;not to mention the hinterland and the Cévennes. Why not go on a short cruise along the Canal du Midi (listed by UNESCO as part of world heritage)? The Hérault is also one of France's most providential winegrowing areas. Its capital, Montpellier, is also a dynamic university town. Enjoy a wide range of historical places of interest and the genuinely warm hospitality of the local people. TOWNS: Montpellier, Lodève, Béziers.
	GARD- Département 30 The first thing that catches the eye in the Gard is the blue of the Mediterranean and the Camargue's fascinating water maze. Higher up, you will come across the vineyards and orchards, in a bower of scrubland where Roman ruins attest to epics in ancient time. Higher still, are the imposing Cévennes with their steep mountains and deep valleys, a sublime natural setting for getting away from it all. The Gard is an emerald. Come and explore its treasures. TOWNS: Nîmes, Alès, Le Vigan.
	LOZÈRE- Département 48 The Lozère, the former province of Le Gévaudan, on the borders of the Massif Central, the lungs of Languedoc, is the French département with the highest average altitude. It boasts 1,353,000 acres of protected land and unrivalled opportunities for leisure activities. Discovering the diversity of the Lozère means reaching the shores of broad unspoiled horizons and taking in a complete change of scenery in the heart of France. Enjoy the privilege of getting to know this outstanding land. TOWNS: Mende, Florac.