| If you are looking for one of the best holiday | | | | but there are plenty of contingency plans should the |
| destinations in October then with average | | | | weather fail to deliver its promise. The region has an |
| temperatures of around 21C or 70F the Languedoc | | | | abundance of grotto's and wonderful underground |
| Roussillon region of South of France should be given | | | | caves to explore, there are the markets such as the |
| very serious consideration. Experience has shown that | | | | famous Victor Hugo food market in Toulouse, visiting |
| certainly through the early to middle part of October | | | | the many fabulous cities and places of historic interest |
| and sometimes at the back end of the month that the | | | | along the Pays de Cathar. Boat trips down the Canal |
| weather can be very mild and pleasantly sunny. | | | | du Midi, cycling, horse riding, walking in the many areas |
| Add to this that flight prices, using the low cost budget | | | | of outstanding natural beauty and photography. Any of |
| airlines that service this region very well, drop | | | | these with a little fore thought are perfectly acceptable |
| dramatically when compared to high season prices | | | | ways to spend a day even if the weather did turn a |
| and that accommodation costs and car hire costs | | | | little overcast. |
| follow a similar pattern, then a holiday in the South of | | | | Even better of course when the sun is shining as it |
| France becomes a very affordable option at this time | | | | often does and those temperatures for a lot of people, |
| of year. | | | | who aren't necessarily committed sun worshipers or |
| Another suggestion worth thinking about is to ask the | | | | particularly bothered about a daily swim in the pool, are |
| owners of gites or other self catering accommodation | | | | much more civilized, particularly if you like to spend |
| if they would be prepared to accept an alternative | | | | your days being physically active. I know if I was hiking |
| changeover day or maybe even a reduced period as | | | | through the Pyrenees that I would prefer temperatures |
| this would really allow you to research the cheapest | | | | of 21C rather than the 30C+ you may encounter |
| travel arrangements. I recently got flights to and from | | | | during July or August. |
| the UK from Carcassonne for EUR15 return fully | | | | So if you are looking for an affordable holiday, in a |
| inclusive which would make even a long weekend | | | | lovely part of the world where the weather is |
| affordable. I think presented with the opportunity for | | | | surprisingly good for Europe then think Languedoc |
| extending their season, many gite owners would | | | | Roussillon in the South of France, I don't think you will |
| seriously consider meeting your requirements. | | | | be disappointed. |
| Of course there are no guarantees of lovely weather, | | | | |