Situated in the heart of south-west France,
Midi-Pyrénées extends from the wooded hills of the
Dordogne, in the north, to the great river valleys of the center
and the majestic Pyrénées in the south. It is one
of the largest regions in the country, with a landscape of
ancient towns, villages, castles, Romanesque churches and an
inexhaustible history.
Its extensive agriculture makes it a region of farmers and
peasants, producing a variety of crops, maize, soya, sunflowers,
tobacco, wheat, tomatoes, beans, kiwis, melons, strawberries,
apples, pears, plums and peaches. The gastronomic escellence of
the Midi-Pyrénées is unquestionable, whether you
dine in a Relais-Château or in a local inn, you will taste
wonderful foie gras, cassoulet, roquefort and drink local wines
such as Fronton, Gaillac, Cahors and of course Armagnac.
Regional Portrait
Regional tourism board
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