Midi-Pyrénées - Wikipedia
Midi-Pyrénées (French pronunciation: [midi piʁene] ⓘ; Occitan: Miègjorn-Pirenèus [mjɛdˈdʒuɾ piɾeˈnɛws] or Mieidia-Pirenèus [mjejˈði.ɔ piɾeˈnɛws]; Spanish: Mediodía-Pirineos) is a former administrative region of France. Since 1 January 2016, it …
Midi-Pyrenees | History, Culture, Geography, & Map | Britannica
Midi-Pyrénées, former région of France. As a region, it encompassed the southwestern départements of Lot, Aveyron, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Gers, Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne, and Ariège. In 2016 Midi-Pyrénées was joined with the région of Languedoc-Roussillon to form the new administrative entity of Occitanie.
Midi-Pyrenees travel guide - France This Way
The Midi-Pyrenees region of southern France includes the mountainous section of the Pyrenees along the border between France and Spain, and a large area that extends north of the mountains and includes Gers (Gascony) and Tarn, and the scenic …
MIDI-PYRENEES - an area guide - About-France.com
Midi-Pyrénées was the largest administrative region in metropolitan France, in terms of surface area, and equal largest in terms of the number of departments covered. It incorporates eight departments, which are Ariège (09), Aveyron (12), Haute-Garonne (31), Gers (32), Lot (46), Hautes-Pyrénées (65), Tarn (81) and Tarn-et-Garonne (82).
Midi-Pyrénées: A tapestry of natural wonders and rich heritage
The Midi-Pyrénées is home to some of France's most spectacular natural wonders. The Cirque de Gavarnie, a natural amphitheater carved by glaciers, leaves visitors in awe of nature's raw power. The Gouffre de Padirac, one of Europe's largest cave systems, invites exploration of an underground world of stalactites and subterranean rivers.
Midi-Pyrénées Region of France | Regions of France
Midi-Pyrénées is the largest region of France, a mosaic of landscapes, cultures, colours and the odour of a traditional dish in the air. Rich in natural treasures, its eights departments are also famous for their gastronomy, architectuer and scenery.
Midi-Pyrénées Region of France - Geography
Midi-Pyrénées climate is generally made up of cold Winters and warm Summers. There are lots of regional variations depending on local conditions and terrains. France is mostly composed of flat plains or gently rolling hills. This region is different and boasts many mountains, valleys and lakes.
Midi-Pyrenees places to visit and attractions - France This Way
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Midi-Pyrenees region. See also our Midi-Pyrenees travel guide. Albi is quite a remarkable town, with a substantial and beautiful centre and sensational views across the river below. Very recommended! See guide.
Midi-Pyrénées Regional Information | Regions of France
In the south-west, Midi-Pyrénées, which lies between Aquitaine to the west and Languedoc-Roussillon to the east, is a large région with a size almost equivalent to that of Switzerland and Luxemburg put together. It has eight départements, each with its own strong character.
Midi-Pyrénées Travel Guide - France - Eupedia
The Midi-Pyrénées is the largest region in Metropolitan France, covering 45,348 km² (17,509 sq mi) - more than countries like Denmark, Switzerland or the Netherlands. It is also one of France's most sparsely populated area, with barely 2.8 million residents, among whom 1.2 million live in the Greater Toulouse area.