The French department of Aude, a Sud de France destination, will be taking the trip across the channel for this weekend’s France Show in Earls Court, 17 – 19 January 2014. On stand L40 “La Narbonnaise, Surprenante Méditerranée” come and meet representatives from the Aude who will be able to fill you in on everything this beautiful and diverse part of France has to offer.

Sud de France is the southern French region of Languedoc-Roussillon, spanning the Mediterranean coast from the Spanish border as far as the Camargue and the Rhone valley. The Aude is a major and emblematic part of the Sud de France region, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

Present at the France Show as part of the Aude destinations is Le Grand Narbonne, representing Aude’s 50km of Mediterranean coastline and endless vineyards, as well as the beautiful and historic town of Narbonne and the Narbonne National Park (Parc Naturel Regional de la Narbonnaise). A perfect destination for wine tourism the Aude is a paradise for wine-lovers, with appellations such as Fitou, Minervois, Corbières and the famous sparkling wine Blanquette de Limoux to name but a few. Don’t forget to visit the wine theatre too where Susy Atkins will be giving masterclasses on Sud de France wine from this incredible area.

Visit stand L40 to get some fantastic holiday ideas and information including:

- Stays along the coast in Gruissan such as hiking, segway visits, surfcasting (with a 2009 world champion) fishing and kayak trips. A representative from the Gruissan tourist office will be present at the France Show.

Elodie Galsomies egalsomies@gruissan-mediterranee.com

- Vineyard visits in a classic vintage 2 CV cars, meeting wine growers and learning about the area’s wines and history.

- Guided tours of the historic city of Narbonne.

- Cruises along the Canal du Midi from the picturesque hamlet of Le Somail. Follow in the footsteps of Rick Stein’s 2005 culinary odyssey!

- Stays in an artist’s guest house with a panoramic view over the Mediterranean Sea in Leucate. Discover the beaches, the scenery and the gastronomy, including a trip on a boat to taste fresh oysters.

- The Narbonne National Park: visit this beautiful protected area’s lagoons, flamingos and wild scrublands on bike.

Green tourism in the Corbières. Hosted by Englishwoman Philippa, stay in an eco home with geothermal heating, solar panels and dishes prepared with local, seasonal ingredients.

PRESS VISITS

Any press interested in doing a press trip to this area in spring 2014 please contact Myriam Fillaquier on m.fillaquier@audetourisme.com 

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For further information please contact:

Jessica Poole

Tel: + 44 (0) 207 079 3342

Email: poole@suddefrance-dvpt.com