I have travelled extensively on holiday to Europe and to many other countries. I must share with you my favourite place to visit in the world, it is French Catalonia.

The Catalan region is known as Catalonia in France and Cataluña in Spain. This diverse region encompasses the Pyrenees Mountains, beaches of the Mediterranean, many vineyards in the Languedoc, excellent walking and cycling routes all in a climate that affords sun for most of the year. This makes the area an excellent base for skiing in the Pyrenees, fishing, golf or just relaxing on sun drenched beaches or by your villa pool.

Property in the Languedoc is of a high standard and if, like me, you prefer to stay in self-catering accommodation then there is a huge range of apartments, villa and gite to rent. The property on offer is diverse from a large villa to a small gite.

The principal cities are some of the most famous in the world, Barcelona in Spain, and Perpignan in the Languedoc, France. The culture of this vibrant place, with its excellent art galleries and museums are worth a trip in its own right especially if you are a fan of Picasso or Dali who frequented this area and produced some great pieces of work whilst staying here. Many artists have travelled and made their homes in this area, as many still do today.

I suggest when you plan a vacation to this area you select a base near to the border so that you can experience the best of both countries and the unique hospitality of the proud Catalan people. There is a plethora of accommodation available to suit all needs, from a small city apartment, a French gite or a Spanish Villa, larger property mostly comes with a swimming pool. You can also swim on the clean beaches.

I have now purchased a property in the Languedoc and have visited on holiday over 20 times. I am an active person and am never bored of travel around this dynamic and interesting area. I never fail to be fascinated with the amount of things to do on my days out, whilst on vacation relaxing at my villa. My experience is also shared by the growing number of holiday homeowners who have lodgings to rent in this part of France and Spain.

Another reason to visit is the excellent wine. The Languedoc is the most prolific wine making area in France. A great idea is to rent a bike, or hire a villa with a bike and cycle around the vineyards sampling wine.

If you want to holiday in Europe visit the Catalan region and stay in Languedoc or Spain, you won't be disappointed.

Catalan holiday Homes can advertise your villa, gite or holiday home to rent. They also offer complete property management for your guests in the South of France or Spain. Based in the Languedoc Roussillon they have a wide variety of properties available to meet your holiday vacation needs. Travel to the Catalan region and experience the best of both France and Spain.

If you would like tourist information about the Languedoc or the Catalan region in general, or looking for a holiday villa try http://www.catalanholidayhomes.com