Bezier...
The stunning fortified Cathédrale de St-Nazaire in Beziers, overlooks the River Orb as it has done for centuries.
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Wrought iron Cross in Minerve...
silhouetted against the late afternoon sun, the cross stands at the top of the great gorge formed by the River Cesse...
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Collioure...
Colourful fishing boats in the harbour - a frequent subject of the many artists who came to live in the small fishing port just north of the Pyrenees...
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Arles
situated on the River Rhone, the proprietor of this shop in the Provencial town of Arles sits and watches the world go by...
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La Somail
a pretty little village on the Canal du Midi is a popular location for canal cruisers and walkers along the canal's banks...
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Languedov Vineyards...
The autumnal colours in the Languedoc vineyards are more subtle perhaps than the New England Maples, but just as glorious...
All Images © George Munday
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The Languedoc-Roussillon Region in the South of France
The Languedoc-Roussillon region in the south of France (to give its full title), borders the Mediterannean to the
east and the Pyrenees to the south. It benefits from an exceptional climate, particularly during October when it is
sunny and warm, but not hot - and the lighting is wonderful.
It abounds with photogenic locations like the Canal du Midi, salt mountains, ancients cities and towns. There are
ancient fortified villages set on hill tops, round in design and called circulades; there are cathedrals and castles
from the time of the Cathar Crusades, along with national parks of spectacular mountain beauty. These pictures
were selected to illustrate the potential of the region and to whet your appetite. If you would like to read more about
the Languedoc region,click HERE for more information.
The region is also famed for its cuisine, particularly its seafood and thick peasant stews, all accompanied by
wonderful wines... and that reminds me, Petra Carter is a long-time friend. If you would like to attend one of Petra's
workshops to learn cookery, fine art or creative writing, then click HERE for her 2008 program.
If you would like to see more workshop locations, take a look at the short YouTube video, accessed from the link on
the Novice and Advanced French Workshop pages.
Click thumbnails to view close-ups
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