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Midi Pyrenees A Wonderful French City

Midi Pyrenees nestled in France is a little province. It is a small world of rural outputs and fertile farmland, sprinkled generously with the happening and chic cities. Midi Pyrenees is a land of valleys and mountains, including few of the Europe's premier peaks. It is the largest region in France, which extends right from Dordogne's Northern hills upto big river valleys. France rentals are very popular in the Midi Pyrenees region.

In Midi Pyrenees, one can explore the landscape of the Bastide towns, historical castles and Romanesque churches. Head towards Toulouse for the multi-ethnic ambience or get inspired from the amazing works of the Toulouse Lautrec. Apart for a slow speed of life, discern the unspoiled timeless countryside of the Gascony and visit Lourdes, recognized for its healing waters.

While in Midi Pyrenees, one of the best things to do is to visit various famous attractions of the place, such as Auch, Toulouse, Millau Viaduct, Grotte de Niaux, Musee de la Prehistoire, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and Pech-Merle,. Also, do not fail to see the last magnificent Sainte Marie's Gothic Cathedral with its gracefully carved oak choir stalls, great organ and gold and red stained glass panes that shimmers during the sunlight.

In addition, explore the half-timbered homes, castle ruins, fortified church as well as art galleries and few good-looking villages of the city, which is made so easy when renting holiday accommodation in this region.

Discovering the Midi Pyrenees natural beauty and geography will simply amaze you. The freedom of a self catering holiday gives the tourist time to explore at their leisure. The Pyrenees national park constitutes a few of the highest peaks like the Midi d'Ossau. Ride on the donkey or walk to the awe-inspiring amphitheatre engraved out from the rock at the Cirque de Gavarnie bordered by sky-scrapping cascading water falls such as the greatest Grande Cascade de Gavarnie.

The park further boasts more than 200 lakes, a few valleys and sign posted sauntering trails. Besides, a district of plateau and mountains made by the volcanic upheaval separating it through the River Rhone from the mountain Alps will certainly thrill you.

The rivers at the Massif Central allow you to participate in a variety of water sports, such as canoeing and river rafting. The best thing to do is exercising mountain biking that is liked almost every tourist.

The rich delicacies of Pyrenees are worth trying, as they are delicately flavored by various spices for reminding you about the region's nearness to Spain. Few of the best foie gras of the entire world is provided here with truffles, pate and the Toulouse Cassoulet (stew of duck or goose), sausages plus pork in addition to white beans along with spices or garlic.

The foods of the region make preparing meals easy when renting a holiday home, visiting the markets and then taking the foods back to the holiday home and enjoying the freedom and privacy of your own home.

There are wide opportunities for the family skiing in Midi Pyrenees, one of the most thrilling things to do where the spectacular Gavarnie Gedre also provide cross-country skiing. The highest skiing resort in Midi Pyrenees is Piau Englay, fully covered with snow and presents excellent facilities. The Cauterets is the village resort offers areas for snow boarding for children and beginners.

Discovering the sanctuaries or sampling the water apparently owning extraordinary healing properties is the best thing to do while in Midi Pyrenees. Also, stopover to the world famous pilgrimage centre boasting magnificent abbeys and churches.

Take a trip to the beautiful churches or try the exclusive Midi Pyrenees cuisines, your trip to this French city will certainly surprise you. Tourists come to the Midi Pyrenees region of France and rent a holiday home and use it as a base to explore everything this beautiful region has to offer.

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