Roquebrun, France

Roquebrun, France. Taken from Wikipedia.

Roquebrun is a small rural village in Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is located about 30 km northwest of the town of Béziers and just south of the Languedoc National Park. Visitors to the cities of Montpellier (103 km) and Toulouse (208 km) could also make a day trip to Roquebrun. Even visitors to Barcelona, Spain (307 km) could consider making a two-day excursion to the village. Visitors can choose between spending the night in one of the chalets available to rent, or for those who prefer the outdoors, there are campsites available as well. Perhaps the latter isn't a bad idea, since the village boasts an average of 300 days of sunshine per year!

View of Roquebrun, France. From Wikipedia.

Brick archway, Roquebrun, France. From Wikipedia.

A stone bridge connects the town across the Orb river which flows down from the nearby mountains. There is an establishment in Roquebrun that rents canoes and kayaks. Why not spend a few hours paddling the Orb river to get the best view of the village? One could also spend some time exploring the Mediterranean Garden, a public park which features many plants from around the region. Other possible activities include hiking, swimming and archery.

Stone bridge across the Orb River. From Flickr.

View of Roquebrun and the Orb river. From Flickr.

After having spent the day enjoying these outdoor activities and the beautiful landscape surrounding the village, visitors can dine at one of the two restaurants. Afterward, you could spend then evening savoring the locally produced wine at one of the two bars. One could also consider sitting down to enjoy a coffee at "Le Petit Nice" café. Don't forget to pick up some fresh bread from the local baker or to try some of the oranges that grow nearby. For an authentic shopping experience, consider visiting the local market that is held on Friday mornings. For those in search of lots of spontaneous activity, perhaps Roquebrun might not be the best destination. However; for those longing to experience the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful scenery of the Languedoc-Roussillon, a few days in Roquebrun will make the perfect stop on your itinerary.

Roquebrun, France. From Wikipedia.

Inside Roquebrun, France. From Wikipedia.

Another view inside Roquebrun, France. From Wikipedia.

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Video:Here are a few videos I found of Roquebrun on YouTube. Their quality isn't the best, but you still get a good impression of the scenery surrounding this picturesque village.

Links:Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc (French)Languedoc-Roussillon Tourism (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese)