What Oliver loves
The feeling of discovery – vineyard lanes that lead to tiny tasting rooms, medieval villages that appear without warning, and wide, quiet landscapes that make the whole region feel like your own.
Villas in Languedoc
Find Your Extraordinary
Languedoc Villa Holiday
Languedoc is a sun-warmed sweep of southern France where vine-covered hills roll towards the Mediterranean, medieval citadels crown ridgelines and Roman engineering still shapes the landscape. From the walled drama of Carcassonne to the medieval character of Uzes, this is a region rich in atmosphere and wonderfully unpolished. Producing a significant share of France’s wine, it’s made for slow afternoons of cellar doors and long lunches, balanced by beach days, market mornings and countryside adventures.
Explore our handpicked collection of villas in Languedoc, including spacious family villas and stylish villas with pools for long, lazy days in the sun. You can also browse our wider South of France portfolio – or pair your stay with a coastal escape along the French Riviera (Cote d’Azur) – for a multi-stop trip with contrasting flavours. However you choose to experience it, Languedoc delivers big scenery, deep history, and extraordinary beauty.
Why stay with us?
Style and character are everything at Oliver’s Travels, and our villas in Languedoc have this in spades. Our destination experts know the region’s wine routes, coastline and hilltop villages inside out, selecting homes for their setting, privacy and easy access to the best experiences – from market towns to hidden swimming spots.
Once you book a holiday, our Concierge Service is here to help with all things planning and recommendations to make your stay truly extraordinary.
Why visit Languedoc?
Languedoc is an antidote to the busier corners of the South of France – a place to slip down a few gears and let the days unfold naturally. Along the coast, long beaches and salt lagoons catch the light, while inland the landscape becomes a tapestry of vineyards, limestone hills, caves and gorges. Flamingo-filled wetlands, forested national parks and stone villages tucked into the folds of the countryside make it feel wonderfully varied, even within a short drive.
The region’s history is everywhere. Roman ruins sit alongside medieval streets, and Cathar castles still punctuate ridgelines like watchtowers. Cities such as Montpellier, Nîmes and Béziers carry the imprint of ancient routes and trading pasts, while smaller towns invite wandering – just follow the scent of bakeries and the sound of café terraces.
Food and wine are central to the experience. Languedoc is one of the world’s great wine regions, with cellar doors ranging from family-run domaines to ambitious new-wave producers. Markets overflow with olives, goat’s cheese, ripe stone fruit and seafood from the coast, best enjoyed as a picnic between château visits.
Staying in a private villa lets you savour Languedoc properly – perhaps a countryside home surrounded by vines or a contemporary retreat close to the sea, complete with a private pool. In Languedoc, it’s easy to explore deeply, dine brilliantly and still keep everything effortless.
Languedoc: At a Glance
A vast and varied region in southern France, Languedoc blends Mediterranean coastline with vineyard-covered hills, dramatic limestone gorges and fortified medieval towns. Less polished than parts of Provence or the French Riviera, it offers space, authenticity and a slower rhythm of life.
Landscape – Long sandy beaches, salt lagoons dotted with flamingos, rugged national parks and vine-laced countryside stretching towards the Pyrenees.
Heritage – Roman amphitheatres, ancient aqueducts such as Pont du Gard and Cathar castles crowning hilltops.
Food and Wine – One of the world’s largest wine-producing areas, alongside olive groves, seafood, goat’s cheese and bustling regional markets.
Atmosphere – Relaxed, sun-soaked and refreshingly under-the-radar, with lively festivals in summer and peaceful villages year-round.
Top Tips
Visit major sights such as Carcassonne and Pont du Gard early or late afternoon, then spend the middle of the day doing what Languedoc does best – long lunches, shaded terraces and a swim back at your villa.
Getting around Languedoc
By plane
Regional airports at Montpellier, Nîmes, Béziers, Carcassonne and Perpignan offer convenient access, with additional connections via major French hubs.
By train
Fast trains link Paris with Montpellier and Nîmes in around three hours, with regional services connecting coastal and inland towns.
By car
A car is recommended for exploring Cathar castles, wineries and the more rural corners of the region with flexibility.
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