KidZone Geography: France

Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon Map

The location of Languedoc-Roussillon within mainland France

Languedoc-Roussillon is a province that has lagged behind the rest of France in terms of development due to a lack of industry. Today however, the province is beginning to revive itself thanks to tourism and agriculture. Montpellier, the provincial capital has benefitted most as its university has prospered.