Taste du Languedoc

21/04/2026

Carcassonne Castle Tour 🏰

Ready to step into the "Cité de Carcassonne" and "its thousand-year history?

The most visited site in France after the Eiffel Tower and most tourists miss the best parts. Do you know why? Because they don't have !

Visit, explore, taste! That's the tagline during all my tours. That's my favorite part: showing you the different sides of Southern France culture with art, food, cities, and so much more...

We’ll wander through the charming streets and explore the iconic medieval cité (yes, the UNESCO one), soaking in its history and fabulous food stops. ()

Traveling with kids? Absolutely welcome to your whole family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

👉Check out my 'Kids Friendly' label on my website to find out all the tours suitable for children (and there're many).
https://www.tastedulanguedoc.com/carcassonne-castle-tour

Historical fact 🧙
Conquered by the Romans in 122 BC, it went on to flourish thanks to the wine trade. So the famous and wine appellations are not far away!

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I'm Matt, your local guide in Carcassonne. Explore the stories of the Languedoc, visit the old towns and taste the best of this beautiful region.

21/04/2026

17/04/2026

Sunbathing by the Mediterranean Sea, welcome to La Clape 🌞

How about a nice glass of Rosé with some delicious oysters straight from the producer, with your feet in the water? 🍷

Where vineyards meet the Sea, it's Narbonne - Côte du Midi . That's exactly where we're heading with Taste du Languedoc's La Clape Wine & Gourmet Tour.

I’ll pick you up from Montpellier, Narbonne or Carcassonne. Then we hit the road for a day of stunning views, fabulous wine and seafood tastings 🍤

First stop at Château Capitoul for a beautiful tasting… then head to Gruissan salt marshes for a gourmet moment with local specialties.

Sounds like a perfect way to spend your holidays, right? 😎

🍇Wine Fact
With 200 days of wind and 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, AOC La Clape is one of the most prized appellations in the Languedoc.

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I'm Matt, your local guide for wine tour and gourmet trip in the Languedoc. Let's make this journey to Southern France the most perfect holidays for you.

15/04/2026

Good wines & good vibes in Pic Saint Loup!

Have you ever heard about this famous hill, just a couple of miles from Montpellier?🗻

Panoramic wild views with organic vineyards all around, and the Mediterranean Sea not so far... You’ve just made it to Pic Saint Loup, one of my favorite spots to soak up that Southern France magic.

It's also one of the most popular wine appellation in the Languedoc, and that's exactly where we're heading! 🍷

I hope you like a bit of a climb, because my minibus doesn’t go all the way to the top! 😂

Legend says 🧙
A wealthy man felt in love with a woman, but when he came back from the war, found out she was gone. Then, he decided to turn to a hermit and to live on a mountain, his name was Loup...

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I'm Matt, your private guide in the Languedoc. Listen to the old stories of this wild land with a glass of wine in your hand. I'll pick you up and drive you right up to the Pic!

10/04/2026

Taste du Larzac!

From April 9 to 11, “Tous en Terrasses du Larzac” is on 🍷

That's the annual rendez-vous for every Languedoc wine enthusiasts. The whole town becomes a big living wine tour, a full tasting trail across the beautiful city of Montpellier 🚴

Inside every wine spots, bars and restaurants mostly, winemakers from AOP Terrasses du Larzac meet wine lovers and take some time to talk about their passion.

And just for this special occasion, Taste du Languedoc becomes Taste du Larzac! 😂

As a wine guide in the Languedoc, I love seeing wine appellations come to life like this. Don't you?

🍇Wine Fact
According to wine experts, it is one of the most popular appellation in the Languedoc. This "mosaic of terroir" brings together a hundred producers spread across 800 hectares, 80% of which are organic 👨‍🌾

Ready to go further? I’ll take you straight to the source, into the most beautiful vineyards of the AOP Terrasses du Larzac

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I'm Matt, your private wine tour guide in the Languedoc. Let me take you through the vineyards, meet winemakers and taste the most delicious wines. Let's turn your holidays in the South of France into the most unforgettable experience.

08/04/2026

All aboard, lads!

Have you ever dreamed of cruising along the legendary Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a glass of wine in your hand? 🍷

You won't need a map for this trip, as long as you sail with me!

At Taste du Languedoc, I have been running fabulous wine tasting and food pairing mini cruises for the last 10 years 🚤

Step aboard “Django”, my beautiful Dutch vedette cruiser, capable of cruising with a maximum of 8 guests for a real Gourmet Trip in Southern France

Book your private tour on Canal du Midi : full day, half day or a 3 hr session trips. I'll bring the wine and tapas! 🦐

Round trip from Capestang or collection and delivery point anywhere from Narbonne to Sète !

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I'm Matt, I'll be your seaman and wine guide in the Languedoc. Get onboard my boat for a private and intimate cruise on the Canal du Midi 🌊

06/04/2026

Happy Easter Monday 🐣

It's time for a chocolate break… and to start planning your next trip to the South of France!

Picture this: sunny vineyards, charming villages, good wine, good food… and zero stress. It just sounds like the perfect wine tour in Languedoc 🍷

🍇 Wine Fact
Let me give you a personal recommandation to make this Easter day even more lovely: A special pairing with wine... and chocolate 🍫

Chope on a square of dark chocolate before getting a sip from a powerful red wine. The subtle bitterness of the chocolate blends beautifully with the elegance of strong tannins.

I've got the perfect match for you: La Maîtresse (AOP Malepère) from Domaine La Louvière with a 80% Ghanaian chocolate 😍

Unexpected experience, but so good. This is the kind of experience you'll get with Taste du Languedoc!

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I'm Matt, your local guide for wine and food tours. Call me for an unforgettable tasting and pairing experience.

31/03/2026

Sea, wine & sun... 🌞

Have you ever seen over 100 historical sailing ships gathered in one place? ⚓

Today, Escale à Sète - Fête des traditions maritimes is turning the coast city into a living postcard — with majestic tall ships and vintage boats.

Every two years, this iconic event attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world to celebrate maritime culture and history.

Soak up the unique Mediterranean maritime atmosphere which makes this coastal city a living postcard. And don't forget to eat some delicious tièle sétois (local octopus pie 🐙)

And just a few minutes away… another kind of experience awaits 🦪🍷

Welcome to the Étang de Thau, where the land meets the sea.
Fresh oysters straight from the producer, paired with a glass of AOP Picpoul de Pinet under a perfect blue sky.

With Taste du Languedoc, everything is thoughtfully arranged for you:

👉 Small private groups - all inclusive
👉 Local food producers & wine tastings
👉 The mediterranean experience of Southern France

No planning, no stress, just time to enjoy yourself!

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I'm Matt, your local guide for wine & food city tours. Let's hit the beautiful roads of the Languedoc in my private airconditioned minibus or get onboard my boat on the atmospheric Canal du Midi for an unforgettable tasting and pairing experience.

28/03/2026

Et voici l'affiche de Toutes Caves Ouvertes fête l'AOC Montpeyroux 🥳 Merci à notre vigneronne artiste Jo Lynch du domaine Villa Dondona qui la signe chaque année.

🍇 La grappe de ce millésime 2026 contient 19 baies pour 19 domaines participants :
Domaine d'Aupilhac Domaine l'Aiguelière Domaine Alain Chabanon Mas Origine Le Clos de l'Aven Domaine Terre de Feu Domaine des Grécaux Domaine Mas des Arômes Roc de la Vigne CastelBarry Coopérative Artisanale - Montpeyroux Mas D'Agamas Mas d'Amile Mas des Quernes Le Clos du Lucquier Mas du Cayre Domaine Puech Auger Domaine De Clémentine Famille Vallat Villa Dondona

Hâte de vous y retrouver !