Occitania, the second largest region of metropolitan France, is a vast territory of contrasts that stretches from the mountains of the Pyrenees and the Massif Central to the beaches of the Mediterranean. It is a land with a deeply rooted identity, heir to the Occitan language and culture. Its history is marked by the drama of the Cathars, the greatness of Rome and the ingenuity that gave life to the Canal du Midi. With two dynamic metropolises, Toulouse and Montpellier, the region offers a journey through spectacular landscapes, monumental cities, villages perched on cliffs and a gastronomy that celebrates the products of the land.