Languedoc, Historical province in southern France
Languedoc is a historical province in southern France that follows the Mediterranean coast from the Pyrenees toward the Rhône Valley. The territory takes in vineyards, coastal towns, and old villages scattered across rolling hills inland.
The province belonged to the County of Toulouse for centuries before passing to the Kingdom of France through inheritance in the 13th century. Administrative boundaries shifted repeatedly over time, dividing the historical territory into smaller départements.
The region developed its own literary tradition through troubadours who composed and performed poetry in the Occitan language during the medieval period.
The region can be explored through walking routes that link medieval villages and Roman ruins. Many paths run through vineyard areas and lead down to the coast.
The name comes from the word for yes in the old regional language, still spoken in some villages today. This language boundary ran across France and separated two large linguistic zones.
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