The Midi-Pyrenees and Languedoc-Roussillon Hotels

Midi-Pyrenees and Languedoc-Roussillon Hotel Reviews

Hotels range from Mediterranean modern to medieval baronial to Pyrenean chalet; most are small and cozy rather than luxurious and sophisticated. Toulouse has the usual range of big-city hotels; make reservations well in advance if you plan to visit in spring or fall.

Look for gîtes d'étape (hikers' way stations) and table d'hôtes (bed-and-breakfasts), which offer excellent value and a chance to meet local and international travelers and to sample life on the farm, as well as the delights of cuisine du terroir (country cooking).

As for off-season—if there is such a thing, since chic Parisians often arrive in November in their SUVs with a hunger for the authentic—call ahead and double-check when hotels close for their annual hibernation. This usually starts sometime in winter, either before, or right after, the Christmas holidays.

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