Occitanie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic cathedral with a tall spire and a bridge leading to it.
A historic European street at dusk with illuminated buildings, a prominent church spire, and outdoor seating at a café.
A historic bridge with arches reflecting in calm water, a large illuminated building, and a clear evening sky.
A large airplane with a rainbow stripe parked inside a hangar.
A brick building with a 'BALLY' sign, a 'Klub' store, and a 'PERKIN'S' sign.

Popular cities in Occitanie

Toulouse
Known for Business, Historical and Cafes
Walk amid the blush-colored terracotta façades in la Ville Rose (the Pink City) and find busy marketplaces, live music venues and the mighty Canal du Midi.

Reasons to visit

  • Airbus
  • Capitole de Toulouse
  • Place du Capitole
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Montpellier
Known for Walking, Historical and Business
Imagine yourself in medieval France in this ancient trade and university town. Then take advantage of the easy access to the Mediterranean Sea.

Reasons to visit

  • Comedy Square
  • Corum Convention Center
  • Odysseum Shopping Centre
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Lourdes
Known for Temples, Walking and Cathedrals
This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

Reasons to visit

  • Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
  • Massabielle Grotto
  • Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
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Carcassonne
Known for Historical, Castle and Walking
Walk along charming cobblestone streets and admire views from medieval castle ramparts in one of Languedoc’s most visited cities.

Reasons to visit

  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
  • Aude Gate
  • Place Carnot
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Sète
Known for Budget, Fishing and Adventure
Stroll along the network of canals, retreat to nearby beaches and enjoy some of the finest seafood in France in this boisterous port city.
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Narbonne
Known for Walking, Cathedrals and Trendy
Spend time in this relaxed city in the south of France. It offers something to engage family members from youngest to oldest.
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Stay near popular Occitanie attractions

A historic stone bridge with arches, a statue, and a crowd of people.

Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

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The smaller basilica in the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes is an artistic marvel, famed for its colorful mosaics and themed chapels.
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